Six months ago, former Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards received a diagnosis of glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer. Following a surgery last year, Richards is in ongoing treatment receiving twice weekly infusions as part of a clinical trial. In between, she is hard at work on Charley, a bot that helps abortion seekers get reliable information. Her days are filled with back-to-back meetings, phone calls and emails. In addition, she continues to be a leading advocate for all people to have access to the healthcare they need nationwide.

"I am sleeping. I’m eating. I’m having fun. I’m working…Because six months ago, I didn’t know that this was possible."

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