Remarkable Women: Jaime Benner-Clemmons
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – In this latest edition of Remarkable Women, Nick Dephtereos talks to Jaime Benner-Clemmons.
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Benner-Clemmons is an advocate for Planned Parenthood, and she's the co-chair of Watertown's Snow Town USA festival.
She is a breast cancer survivor, for which she credits Planned Parenthood for listening to their patients and pushing for adequate care.
Currently, Benner-Clemmons is on the board with Snow Town USA and is trying to bring back winter activities. 'I feel like a lot of times, people end up home-bound because there's nothing they can do that's affordable. But we bring this week of fun and free stuff,' she said.
Stay tuned to ABC 50 as we continue to profile more Remarkable Women of the North Country.
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