Katy Perry Gives $10K To Planned Parenthood And Pens Emotional Instagram Note

Katy Perry went on Instagram to share an emotional essay along with a photo of her $10,000 donation to Planned Parenthood.

The 32-year-old singer started off by opening up to her fans, “It's time to turn words into action!”

Katy Perry has been a major supporter of Hillary Clinton throughout her campaign. She posted a patriotic photo of herself voting on Election Day, along with the caption,

Throw back to Oct 25th when I gave myself the best bday prezzy ever by voting for my girl @hillaryclinton (also, I'm still in my robe because for just this once, I am early) #stilltimeforyoutovotetho

Prior to that, she shared a video campaigning to vote for Hillary Clinton, while rocking her “Nasty Woman” shirt and an “I'm with her” pin.

Yesterday, Perry revealed in her essay, “There are so many steps to take, but my first vow is to support organizations that may have their funding support taken from them in the future by the government.”

The rest of her post reads,

I am making a public donation to Planned Parenthood for the teenage me who made several visits to first a clinic in Santa Barbara and then Los Angeles, CA to educate myself on my sexual health, a subject I had little to no information on because of my sheltered upbringing. I had no idea how things worked down there, and had no idea how to make a plan for them. Planned Parenthood educated me on my body and my reproductive health, so that I could focus on my dreams and using my voice until I knew the timing was right for me to make a plan to have a family. Since then, I have been able to focus wholeheartedly on bringing messages of strength and becoming a voice for others. Without this education, I may have had a different life path. That is just my experience, but I know Planned Parenthood's broader range of services can sometimes be the only medical support low-income families ever see. I know what it's like to need help. I came from a lower- to middle-class family and never grew up with the option of health insurance. I remember having 13 cavities as a teenager, and the best option my parents could come up with was to try and take me to Mexico because we couldn't afford anything in California. I am grateful for and stand in support of Planned Parenthood for giving Katheryn Hudson the knowledge to plan, and for continuing to be a haven for women to learn all options for their future. Now, more than ever, we all need to protect and create safe places for each other. I hope I can help inspire you to make a gift as well, and become a member and an ally.

You keep inspiring us all, Katy Perry, because you're doing an incredible job.

Citations: Katy Perry Donates $10,000 to Planned Parenthood and Pens Motivational Essay (People)