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Team Ali Gaiters to hold 19th annual Clambake to raise funds for Golisano Children's Hospital
HONEOPYE FALLS, N.Y. (WROC) — The 19th annual Team Ali Gaiter's Clambake will be held on Saturday, with proceeds going towards Golisano Children's Hospital. After Ali Klube received open heart surgery as a child and was treated weekly at the Golisano Heart Center, her family decided to give back to those facing similar challenges. 'The day that we walked out with her healthy heart, her healthy functioning heart was the day we knew we had to give back. And so we wanted to help future Ali's that walk through the door,' said Jackie Klube, Ali's mother. Today, Ali Klube is 22 years old. 'We're lucky that we have grateful parents like Jackie that want to give back because it brings in these crucial funds for us to be able to, you know, purchase equipment that is needed to help more patients like Jackie's daughter, Ali,' said Sarah Craig, Associate Director for Community Affairs of Golisano Children's Hospital. The clam bake will be held at the Honeoye Falls Fireman's Training Grounds located at 1321 Monroe Street from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. Attendees can expect all-you-can-eat food while supplies last, beverages, clowns, costume characters, bounce houses, and raffles. It will also include a live music performance by Nick LeDuc, Grit and Grace, Axton Landing, and Genessee Junction. The event costs $45 for adult tickets in advance and $55 at the door, with tickets for those aged 13 to 20 costing $10. Admission for children 12 and under is free. Advance tickets can be purchased by calling (595) 704-4124 or in person at the following locations: American Hotel 7304 East Main Street Lima, NY Canandaigua National Bank Honeoye Falls & Bloomfield Branches Lupinettis Hair Styling– 11 East Street Honeoye Falls, NY Tyson's Upper Deck – 7311 East Main Street Lima, NY The clambake's proceeds to date have helped raise over $371,000. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
06-05-2025
- Politics
Michigan candidate says miscarriage led her to prioritize reproductive health access
LANSING, Mich. -- Ahead of a nationally watched bid to become Michigan's next governor, Democrat Jocelyn Benson is releasing a memoir this month that includes her first public discussion of a miscarriage she had about eight years ago — an experience she says will shape her commitment to increasing access to reproductive healthcare in the swing state. Benson, Michigan's secretary of state, is part of a crowded field seeking to succeed Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and she's the only woman in the running so far. In an interview with The Associated Press ahead of Tuesday's release of her political memoir entitled, 'The Purposeful Warrior,' Benson said miscarrying made her value easy access to reproductive health care in an emotional and difficult situation, something she wants to deliver for the state if elected. 'It opened my eyes to the need to not just protect reproductive freedom and rights, but actually make sure they're real,' said Benson. In a chapter entitled 'Grit and Grace,' Benson describes finding out she was pregnant shortly after her son's first birthday and shortly before she launched her bid for secretary of state in 2017. Waves of worry over the timing and elation over becoming a mother of two ensued. But just a day later, she began to miscarry. She writes about the doctor's appointment during her eighth week of pregnancy where she learned about her options: surgery, medication or stillbirth and what to expect as her miscarriage continued. By the following morning, she had miscarried on her own. 'The emotional impact of that stays with you for your whole life,' she told AP. Benson said she struggled with shame and guilt, emotions she has learned many women experience. 'I want to tell my story to say it's OK to tell yours as well,' she said. In the years since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, women seeking public office have shared personal stories of miscarriages and abortions. Democrats and Republicans alike have spoken about their pregnancies as reproductive and maternal health care became a central concern for Americans. In Michigan, voters approved a ballot measure in 2022 to protect abortion access, in an election that also saw Democrats sweep statewide and legislative elections. But Benson said that protection isn't enough. Step one is to incentivize talented physicians to work in Michigan, she said. Step two is to bolster reproductive health care in rural Michigan, she said, suggesting mobile clinics that can reach remote areas. She noted the recent closure of three Planned Parenthood locations in Michigan, including its only location in the Upper Peninsula. Some Planned Parenthood locations provide abortions in addition to services such as birth control, disease screenings and miscarriage management. Planned Parenthood of Michigan leaders cited financial challenges exacerbated by a freeze of federal dollars for the closures. Federal law already prohibited taxpayer dollars from paying for most abortions. Centering reproductive rights in the 2026 primary will be another test of the issue's importance to Democratic voters. Benson will face Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II and Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson in the gubernatorial primary. Whitmer, who is term limited, has said she does not plan to endorse in the race. On the Republican side, U.S. Rep. John James, state Senate Minority Leader Aaric Nesbitt and former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox are vying for the nomination and likely also the endorsement of President Donald Trump. And the twist — Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, a longtime Democrat, is pursuing the office as an independent. The move comes as Democrats lost considerable ground in the 2024 election. The state swung back to Trump in the 2024 election and Republicans gained a majority in the state House of Representatives, splitting control of the legislature. Among anecdotes from her memoir that include her tenure as the state's chief election official during the 2020 election and her law career before, Benson took a swing at Duggan over his handling of the 2018 primary election for governor. She criticized him for not supporting Whitmer early in the race and encouraging other Democrats, who are men, to pursue a run, citing reporting in the New Yorker years later. 'I will never forget the message those efforts sent to women across our state,' Benson wrote. She noted that her own primary campaign became tied to Whitmer's by gender. 'The argument went something like, surely we can't have more than one woman on the ticket at the same time,' Benson wrote.
Washington Post
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Michigan governor candidate says miscarriage prompted her to prioritize reproductive health access
LANSING, Mich. — Ahead of a nationally watched bid to become Michigan's next governor , Democrat Jocelyn Benson is releasing a memoir this month that includes her first public discussion of a miscarriage she had about eight years ago — an experience she says will shape her commitment to increasing access to reproductive healthcare in the swing state. Benson, Michigan's secretary of state , is part of a crowded field seeking to succeed Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and she's the only woman in the running so far. In an interview with The Associated Press ahead of Tuesday's release of her political memoir entitled, 'The Purposeful Warrior,' Benson said miscarrying made her value easy access to reproductive health care in an emotional and difficult situation, something she wants to deliver for the state if elected. 'It opened my eyes to the need to not just protect reproductive freedom and rights, but actually make sure they're real,' said Benson. In a chapter entitled 'Grit and Grace,' Benson describes finding out she was pregnant shortly after her son's first birthday and shortly before she launched her bid for secretary of state in 2017. Waves of worry over the timing and elation over becoming a mother of two ensued. But just a day later, she began to miscarry. She writes about the doctor's appointment during her eighth week of pregnancy where she learned about her options: surgery, medication or stillbirth and what to expect as her miscarriage continued. By the following morning, she had miscarried on her own. 'The emotional impact of that stays with you for your whole life,' she told AP. Benson said she struggled with shame and guilt, emotions she has learned many women experience. 'I want to tell my story to say it's OK to tell yours as well,' she said. In the years since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, women seeking public office have shared personal stories of miscarriages and abortions. Democrats and Republicans alike have spoken about their pregnancies as reproductive and maternal health care became a central concern for Americans. In Michigan, voters approved a ballot measure in 2022 to protect abortion access, in an election that also saw Democrats sweep statewide and legislative elections. But Benson said that protection isn't enough. Step one is to incentivize talented physicians to work in Michigan, she said. Step two is to bolster reproductive health care in rural Michigan, she said, suggesting mobile clinics that can reach remote areas. She noted the recent closure of three Planned Parenthood locations in Michigan, including its only location in the Upper Peninsula. Some Planned Parenthood locations provide abortions in addition to services such as birth control, disease screenings and miscarriage management. Planned Parenthood of Michigan leaders cited financial challenges exacerbated by a freeze of federal dollars for the closures. Federal law already prohibited taxpayer dollars from paying for most abortions. Centering reproductive rights in the 2026 primary will be another test of the issue's importance to Democratic voters. Benson will face Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II and Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson in the gubernatorial primary. Whitmer, who is term limited, has said she does not plan to endorse in the race. On the Republican side, U.S. Rep. John James , state Senate Minority Leader Aaric Nesbitt and former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox are vying for the nomination and likely also the endorsement of President Donald Trump. And the twist — Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan , a longtime Democrat, is pursuing the office as an independent. The move comes as Democrats lost considerable ground in the 2024 election. The state swung back to Trump in the 2024 election and Republicans gained a majority in the state House of Representatives , splitting control of the legislature. Among anecdotes from her memoir that include her tenure as the state's chief election official during the 2020 election and her law career before, Benson took a swing at Duggan over his handling of the 2018 primary election for governor. She criticized him for not supporting Whitmer early in the race and encouraging other Democrats, who are men, to pursue a run, citing reporting in the New Yorker years later. 'I will never forget the message those efforts sent to women across our state,' Benson wrote. She noted that her own primary campaign became tied to Whitmer's by gender. 'The argument went something like, surely we can't have more than one woman on the ticket at the same time,' Benson wrote. Benson's memoir comments on Duggan were first reported by the Detroit News . A spokesperson for Duggan's campaign told the publication that the Detroit mayor endorsed Whitmer in the Democratic primary over two men. ___ The Associated Press' women in the workforce and state government coverage receives financial support from Pivotal Ventures. The AP is solely responsible for all content. Find AP's standards for working with philanthropies, a list of supporters and funded coverage areas at .
Winnipeg Free Press
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
Michigan governor candidate says miscarriage prompted her to prioritize reproductive health access
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Ahead of a nationally watched bid to become Michigan's next governor, Democrat Jocelyn Benson is releasing a memoir this month that includes her first public discussion of a miscarriage she had about eight years ago — an experience she says will shape her commitment to increasing access to reproductive healthcare in the swing state. Benson, Michigan's secretary of state, is part of a crowded field seeking to succeed Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and she's the only woman in the running so far. In an interview with The Associated Press ahead of Tuesday's release of her political memoir entitled, 'The Purposeful Warrior,' Benson said miscarrying made her value easy access to reproductive health care in an emotional and difficult situation, something she wants to deliver for the state if elected. 'It opened my eyes to the need to not just protect reproductive freedom and rights, but actually make sure they're real,' said Benson. Personal stories shaping policy In a chapter entitled 'Grit and Grace,' Benson describes finding out she was pregnant shortly after her son's first birthday and shortly before she launched her bid for secretary of state in 2017. Waves of worry over the timing and elation over becoming a mother of two ensued. But just a day later, she began to miscarry. She writes about the doctor's appointment during her eighth week of pregnancy where she learned about her options: surgery, medication or stillbirth and what to expect as her miscarriage continued. By the following morning, she had miscarried on her own. 'The emotional impact of that stays with you for your whole life,' she told AP. Benson said she struggled with shame and guilt, emotions she has learned many women experience. 'I want to tell my story to say it's OK to tell yours as well,' she said. In the years since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, women seeking public office have shared personal stories of miscarriages and abortions. Democrats and Republicans alike have spoken about their pregnancies as reproductive and maternal health care became a central concern for Americans. In Michigan, voters approved a ballot measure in 2022 to protect abortion access, in an election that also saw Democrats sweep statewide and legislative elections. But Benson said that protection isn't enough. Step one is to incentivize talented physicians to work in Michigan, she said. Step two is to bolster reproductive health care in rural Michigan, she said, suggesting mobile clinics that can reach remote areas. She noted the recent closure of three Planned Parenthood locations in Michigan, including its only location in the Upper Peninsula. Some Planned Parenthood locations provide abortions in addition to services such as birth control, disease screenings and miscarriage management. Planned Parenthood of Michigan leaders cited financial challenges exacerbated by a freeze of federal dollars for the closures. Federal law already prohibited taxpayer dollars from paying for most abortions. A governor's race watched nationally Centering reproductive rights in the 2026 primary will be another test of the issue's importance to Democratic voters. Benson will face Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II and Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson in the gubernatorial primary. Whitmer, who is term limited, has said she does not plan to endorse in the race. On the Republican side, U.S. Rep. John James, state Senate Minority Leader Aaric Nesbitt and former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox are vying for the nomination and likely also the endorsement of President Donald Trump. And the twist — Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, a longtime Democrat, is pursuing the office as an independent. The move comes as Democrats lost considerable ground in the 2024 election. The state swung back to Trump in the 2024 election and Republicans gained a majority in the state House of Representatives, splitting control of the legislature. Among anecdotes from her memoir that include her tenure as the state's chief election official during the 2020 election and her law career before, Benson took a swing at Duggan over his handling of the 2018 primary election for governor. She criticized him for not supporting Whitmer early in the race and encouraging other Democrats, who are men, to pursue a run, citing reporting in the New Yorker years later. Wednesdays A weekly look towards a post-pandemic future. 'I will never forget the message those efforts sent to women across our state,' Benson wrote. She noted that her own primary campaign became tied to Whitmer's by gender. 'The argument went something like, surely we can't have more than one woman on the ticket at the same time,' Benson wrote. Benson's memoir comments on Duggan were first reported by the Detroit News. A spokesperson for Duggan's campaign told the publication that the Detroit mayor endorsed Whitmer in the Democratic primary over two men. ___ The Associated Press' women in the workforce and state government coverage receives financial support from Pivotal Ventures. The AP is solely responsible for all content. Find AP's standards for working with philanthropies, a list of supporters and funded coverage areas at
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Michigan governor candidate says miscarriage prompted her to prioritize reproductive health access
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Ahead of a nationally watched bid to become Michigan's next governor, Democrat Jocelyn Benson is releasing a memoir this month that includes her first public discussion of a miscarriage she had about eight years ago — an experience she says will shape her commitment to increasing access to reproductive healthcare in the swing state. Benson, Michigan's secretary of state, is part of a crowded field seeking to succeed Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and she's the only woman in the running so far. In an interview with The Associated Press ahead of Tuesday's release of her political memoir entitled, 'The Purposeful Warrior,' Benson said miscarrying made her value easy access to reproductive health care in an emotional and difficult situation, something she wants to deliver for the state if elected. 'It opened my eyes to the need to not just protect reproductive freedom and rights, but actually make sure they're real,' said Benson. Personal stories shaping policy In a chapter entitled 'Grit and Grace,' Benson describes finding out she was pregnant shortly after her son's first birthday and shortly before she launched her bid for secretary of state in 2017. Waves of worry over the timing and elation over becoming a mother of two ensued. But just a day later, she began to miscarry. She writes about the doctor's appointment during her eighth week of pregnancy where she learned about her options: surgery, medication or stillbirth and what to expect as her miscarriage continued. By the following morning, she had miscarried on her own. 'The emotional impact of that stays with you for your whole life,' she told AP. Benson said she struggled with shame and guilt, emotions she has learned many women experience. 'I want to tell my story to say it's OK to tell yours as well,' she said. In the years since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, women seeking public office have shared personal stories of miscarriages and abortions. Democrats and Republicans alike have spoken about their pregnancies as reproductive and maternal health care became a central concern for Americans. In Michigan, voters approved a ballot measure in 2022 to protect abortion access, in an election that also saw Democrats sweep statewide and legislative elections. But Benson said that protection isn't enough. Step one is to incentivize talented physicians to work in Michigan, she said. Step two is to bolster reproductive health care in rural Michigan, she said, suggesting mobile clinics that can reach remote areas. She noted the recent closure of three Planned Parenthood locations in Michigan, including its only location in the Upper Peninsula. Some Planned Parenthood locations provide abortions in addition to services such as birth control, disease screenings and miscarriage management. Planned Parenthood of Michigan leaders cited financial challenges exacerbated by a freeze of federal dollars for the closures. Federal law already prohibited taxpayer dollars from paying for most abortions. A governor's race watched nationally Centering reproductive rights in the 2026 primary will be another test of the issue's importance to Democratic voters. Benson will face Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II and Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson in the gubernatorial primary. Whitmer, who is term limited, has said she does not plan to endorse in the race. On the Republican side, U.S. Rep. John James, state Senate Minority Leader Aaric Nesbitt and former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox are vying for the nomination and likely also the endorsement of President Donald Trump. And the twist — Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, a longtime Democrat, is pursuing the office as an independent. The move comes as Democrats lost considerable ground in the 2024 election. The state swung back to Trump in the 2024 election and Republicans gained a majority in the state House of Representatives, splitting control of the legislature. Among anecdotes from her memoir that include her tenure as the state's chief election official during the 2020 election and her law career before, Benson took a swing at Duggan over his handling of the 2018 primary election for governor. She criticized him for not supporting Whitmer early in the race and encouraging other Democrats, who are men, to pursue a run, citing reporting in the New Yorker years later. 'I will never forget the message those efforts sent to women across our state,' Benson wrote. She noted that her own primary campaign became tied to Whitmer's by gender. 'The argument went something like, surely we can't have more than one woman on the ticket at the same time,' Benson wrote. Benson's memoir comments on Duggan were first reported by the Detroit News. A spokesperson for Duggan's campaign told the publication that the Detroit mayor endorsed Whitmer in the Democratic primary over two men. ___ The Associated Press' women in the workforce and state government coverage receives financial support from Pivotal Ventures. The AP is solely responsible for all content. Find AP's standards for working with philanthropies, a list of supporters and funded coverage areas at
