Tampa Bay Abortion Fund hopes to raise $50K at this month’s ‘Night Under the Superstars’ party

Florida’s six-week abortion ban has been in effect for a year, but the fight for abortion access isn’t over.

Tampa Bay Abortion Fund needs all the help it can get, case management director Bree Wallace told Creative Loafing Tampa Bay. Shuffle Tampa is hoping to raise $50,000 for the fund next week with “A Night Under the Superstars.”

“You essentially get to help someone through a difficult time, not even abortion-wise, but just a physical time, learning new things and just having to go through the terrible laws that are put into place right now in Florida,” Wallace said.

$50,000 may sound like a lot, but even with a match from the National Network of Abortion Funds it’ll only provide care for about a couple months.

Last month, the fund helped 250 people get procedures. That’s $500-$2,000 per patient.

The abortion itself costs $700-$800 in Tampa, in the case that a person knows they’re pregnant before six weeks. 

In the more likely case that they need to go out of state, the fund assists with flights and other transportation, childcare, lodging and meals. In April, TABF provided more than $12,000 in practical support.

Florida Phoenix reported that TBAF’s logistical support to help people get to their appointments added up to $91,000 last year, according to its impact report.

For many, getting an abortion is their first time traveling out of state.

“No one should have to leave their state to get health care,” Wallace said. “They’re already making the decision to get an abortion. Now they also have to go through this scary new thing of traveling for it.”

To combat the despair, the fundraiser on Friday, May 16 is a celebration focused on raising awareness and celebrating the ability to help fellow citizens. Attendees (18-and up) are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite pop star (Stevie Nicks, Halsey, Phoebe Bridgers and more have been vocal about their abortions) for a night of dancing, drag performances and raffles. Free Plan B and condoms will be available.

“It’s important just for the community to recognize resources and share them with one another, and keep the information out there,” Wallace said.

There is a $5 minimum suggested entry for Tampa Bay Abortion Fund’s ‘A Night Under the Superstars’ fundraising party happening Friday, May 16 at 7 p.m. in Tampa.
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This article appears in May 8-14, 2025.