The 2023 fall Pledge Drive goal is to raise over $45k in funds to defend homeopathy over these next few critical months.
We’ve created a unique set of prizes to help reach our goals and make the donation process fun!
We’ve coordinated 5 special speakers to celebrate our theme: “Nurturing Health Naturally from Farm to Congress.”
AFHCA's Goal To
Protect Homeopathy
As you may know, our organizations, Americans for Homeopathy Choice, along with our partner lobbying arm, Americans For Homeopathy Choice Action, are fighting to protect availability of homeopathic remedies with a consistent legal framework – Contrary to the recently passed FDA guidance that currently regulates this availability.
As part of this broader initiative, AFHCA is actively advocating for a legislative amendment to safeguard homeopathic medicines from arbitrary FDA withdrawal. This proactive approach aims to establish a clear and stable legal framework that ensures the continued availability of these remedies.
It is imperative to recognize that the potential consequences of regulatory shifts are not limited to one specific retailer, as evidenced by recent changes in certain marketplaces like Whole Foods. The decision to cease sales of individual tube homeopathic remedies at Whole Foods Market exemplifies how shifts in policy can impact consumers’ access to these remedies.
Donating to Americans for Homeopathy Choice Action specifically supports these lobbying efforts to protect homeopathy and ensure its availability. Your support is crucial in advocating for legislation that safeguards homeopathy and its users. Together, we can secure the future of homeopathic medicines.
Fall 2023 Pledge Drive Sponsors
Fall 2023 Raffle Prizes
Sue Meyer - Rebooting Your Health After Environmental Toxins
$129 Value
- Arsenicum, Carbo Veg, Carboneum Sulphuratum, Kali Iodatum, and Radium Bromatum - donated by BoironUSA
- Make-Your-Own Emergency Kit (with 12 empty vials) - donated by AFHC
- Magnesium Flakes
- Air Purifier
- Homeopathy for Life t-shirt - donated by AFHC
Miranda Castro - Rebooting Your Dental Health
$129 Value
- Hepar sulph, Hypericum, Arnica, Gelsemium, Coffea - donated by BoironUSA
- Auromere Herbal toothpaste
- Calc Fluor and Calc Phos cell salts
- Water flosser
- Make-Your-Own Emergency Kit (with 12 empty vials) - donated by AFHC
Brenda Placencia - Rebooting Your Medicine Cabinet
$120 Value
- Arnica, Belladonna, Calendula, Ledum, and Histaminum - donated by BoironUSA
- Calendula salve
- Hylands Cold & Cough
- “I Have a Remedy for That” T-shirt - Donated by AHFC
- Make-Your-Own Emergency Kit (with 12 empty vials) - donated by AFHC
- Hot/Cold Pack
Paola Brown, Laura Held, Cathi Diaz - Reboot Homeopathy in Congress
$110 Value
- Arnica, Belladonna, Coffea, Hypericum, Veratrum - donated by BoironUSA
- The Complete Homeopathy Handbook by Miranda Castro
- Foldable Homeopathy Storage case
- Magic Pills by Ananda More
- AFHC Travel Mug - donated by AFHC
Pat Aherne - Rebooting the Farm
$130 Value
- Phytolacca, Hepar sulph, Ledum, Arsenicum, Apis - donated by BoironUSA
- Homeopathy for Animals by Kaetheryn Walker
- Homeopathy for Life Cinch Pack -donated by AFHCA
- Gardening Mug - donated by Charis Lane
- Heirloom Vegetable Seed Kit
- Make-Your-Own Emergency Kit (with 12 empty vials) - donated by AFHC
How to
Congratulations to our Raffle Winners!
Remember, the earlier you donate, the more drawings you'll be entered into. Each winner is picked from all donations made leading up to the drawing for that day. If you donate on or before Day 1, you'll be entered into all FIVE drawings.
Join the Bear Pack
3+ RAFFLE ENTRIES
Join our special membership by donating $25 or more each month. You’ll get 3 raffle entries for joining, plus, for every additional $10 (over the $25 minimum), you’ll get 2 more raffle entries.
Current members are automatically entered under the same criterion.
Make a Recurring Donation
Let us know we can count on your support! When you make any recurring donation of $10 or more, you’ll get 1 raffle entry. Plus, for each additional $10 (over the first $10), you’ll get 2 more raffle entries.
Make a One-time Donation
We understand that some may want to just donate one time. We appreciate all donations! You’ll get 1 raffle entry for each $10 you contribute as a one-time donation.
Pledge Drive Speakers
We live stream each day of the pledge drive!
Day 1 - Sue Meyer
09/25 - 6:00pm ET
Sue Meyer, ND, CCH, CST, is a wife and homeschool mother of eleven. She and her husband, Ron, currently have 45 grandchildren whom they dearly enjoy spending time with on a regular basis. She spends most of her free time in the study of Natural Medicine, with her main focus being on Proper Nutrition, Essential Oils, and Classical Homeopathy. Sue has earned a Diploma in Naturopathy and is a Certified Classical Homeopath through the Council of Homeopathic Certification. She has also completed her training in Craniosacral/Myofascial Dynamic Body Balancing Therapy.
Sue is the author of “Homeopathy for Mommies: Family Guide for Acute Use of Homeopathy” and a recently published new book for the advanced home user, “Homeopathy Beyond Acute Care.” She hosts a podcast on HomeopathyForMommiesRadio.com that has over half a million downloads to date. Sue likes to travel to meet the families striving to learn the art of Homeopathy and Natural Medicine, and believes that it is from within the family that Natural Health Care will once again emerge as the primary form of treatment for good health.
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Day 2 - Miranda Castro
09/26 - 6:00pm ET
Miranda is a British-trained professional homeopath who has been in practice since 1983 and writing and teaching about homeopathy since 1988.
She has a special love for homeopathy, having used it her whole life. She came to classical homeopathy after working with a homeopath to heal her son’s whooping cough.
Miranda wrote the book The Complete Homeopathy Handbook, which has sold over 500,000 copies and is renowned for being the first and only book to bring classical homeopathy to the home prescriber. Her second book, Homeopathy for Mother and Baby, is loved for its practical advice and sweet comfort as well as homeopathy guidance. Her third book, A Homeopathic Guide to Stress, describes the landscape of physical, emotional and environmental stresses with homeopathic solutions.
She has been involved in NASH (the North American Society of Homeopaths) helping it to grow from a handful of homeopaths in 1996 to many hundreds of members in 2003, serving as Executive Director from 1996 – 1998 and President from 1998 – 2000.
Miranda is now living in Florida and has retired from private practice but is still active teaching and speaking, as well as managing her online shop.
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Day 3 - Brenda Plascencia
09/27 - 6:00pm ET
Brenda Plascencia, CCH,RSHom(NA),FMCHC, is a dedicated professional homeopath and certified health coach with a passion for holistic healing. With over a decade of experience, Brenda’s journey into the world of homeopathy began where she was born in Mexico before she settled in Texas, USA.
Her upbringing in a family of homeopaths fostered an early interest in natural remedies. Her commitment deepened after struggling to find effective solutions for her son’s recurrent croup condition, leading her to pursue a comprehensive education in homeopathy. Brenda holds certifications in Classical Homeopathy, CEASE Therapy, Health Coaching, and more, and is a member of prominent homeopathic societies. With a heartfelt focus on nurturing wellbeing and offering guidance to fellow mothers, Brenda Plascencia aims to empower individuals to lead healthier, more balanced lives through her practice.
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Day 4 - Cathi Diaz & Laura Held
09/28 - 6:00pm ET
Cathi is a wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. She has a B.A. in History and an M.A. in Social Science Education, but believes her real education took place raising and homeschooling her four children. Her latest and greatest passions are spending time with her grandchildren, studying homeopathy and blogging about faith and wellness topics at motheringstrength.com. Cathi is passionate about protecting our access to homeopathic medicines. She has volunteered with Americans for Homeopathy Choice since 2018 and currently serves as the State Captain Coordinator for the Homeopathy Action Team.
Laura is a wife, mother, home educator, and student at the Academy of Homeopathy Education. As the Grassroots Director for Americans for Homeopathy Choice, Laura is integral to the development and execution of the strategic plan for outreach to Congressional offices both through AFHC Leadership and the grassroots Homeopathy Action Team (HAT). She previously worked for the Federal Reserve Board of Governors and was vital to the development of the U.S. Currency Education Program and training domestic and global stakeholders for the launch of the new-design $100 note.
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Day 5 - Pat Aherne
09/29 - 6:00pm ET
Pat Aherne is a conventional farmer with an unconventional outlook. Pat is located on what is properly the last piece of farmland between Cork Airport and Cork City in the south of Ireland. He holds the title of being the last farmer in his parish of Ballyphehane, a once thriving farming community and home to the famous CMP Dairies. He owns a herd of 90 cows under the prefix AnnaMaria (named after his two daughters).
Both sides of Pat’s family have been farming for well over 200 years and Pat is the third generation on this particular farm. His grandmother bought the farm in 1958. Pat’s father, Patrick took over in 1970, and Pat took over in 2014. Pat started to explore a more unconventional approach to farming when he had a major outbreak of mastitis 13 years ago, with 16 cases being treated at one time. Amazingly, he did get on top of the problem, but swore that he would never subject his cows to the same level of antibiotic treatment again. Pat has transformed his herd’s health and fertility while reducing antibiotic use through a homeopathic approach learned over the last 10 years. He is passionate about a naturopathic approach to care for his herd of 90 dairy cows and now leads the way in Ireland and the UK as the homeopath farmer. (follow Pat on Facebook & Instagram – The Homeopath Farmer)
In the past year Pat has started to practice the administration of homeopathic remedies for the soil to help heal the soil and grow his crops.
He could probably claim to have grown Ireland’s first ever homeopathic whole crop of peas & barley with no chemical inputs.
Pat is also the National Rep for WHAg (www.wholehealthag.org). Why not have a look at their self-paced online course at learning.wholehealthag.org.
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Support Our Cause To Support Homeopathy From Farm To Congress!
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Thinking of Joining The Homeopathy Action Team?
The Homeopathy Action Team is now closed. We typically reopen sign ups 1-2 times per year. You can sign up below to join the wait list. Not sure if you have the time to dedicate to the team? It only takes an average of 1-2 hours a month (less after you complete your training)! We have a variety of roles available to suit your interests. Click below to learn more.