Pro-life Advocates and Legislators to Address Marchers in Phoenix on March 1, 2024 

PHOENIX, AZ – Today the March for Life Education and Defense Fund, partnered with Arizona Life Coalition, announced speakers for the 2024 Arizona March for Life, taking place on Friday, March 1 in Phoenix. Pro-life legislators and advocates will peacefully march for policies that protect both mom and baby. They are set to be addressed by notable speakers including Mike Broomhead, Radio Host & Speaker; Kimberly Yee, Arizona State Treasurer; Kim Owens, Former Nurse and Executive Director of Dodie Londen Excellence in Public Service Series; Rep. Selina Bliss, Arizona House of Representatives District 1; Olivia Escobedo, Spokeswoman, It Goes Too Far; Sheila Riely, Executive Director, Life Choices Women’s Clinic; Erin P. Getz, State March Program Director, March for Life Education and Defense Fund; Garrett Riley, Executive Director of the Arizona Life Coalition; Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted, Bishop Emeritus, Diocese of Phoenix; and Pastor Mike Goodwin, Lead Pastor, Emmanuel Baptist Church.   

“The Arizona March for Life is our opportunity to show the entire state what it means to walk With Every Woman, For Every Child. Over the years, pro-life Arizonans have come together to give a voice to the unborn. In 2024, the mission continues, with a resolute march towards making abortion unthinkable in Arizona, and by highlighting the vital resources available for women facing unplanned pregnancies offered by pregnancy resource centers and maternity homes. We are honored to partner once again with the Arizona Life Coalition to host the Arizona March for Life and invite you to join us in Phoenix to build with us a culture of life!” said Jeanne Mancini, President of March for Life 

“By gathering in large numbers together at the State Capitol, we will collectively confront the lies of abortion, sending a powerful message that Abortion is not healthcare; it destroys innocent life! By joining us at the March, you lend your voice to truth, offer support and encouragement to abortion vulnerable women, and inspire the culture to always make pro-life choices. There is a radical, misleading, ballot initiative currently being pushed by abortion supporters in our state. Join us, stand up and speak out to defend and champion the rights of all pre-born! We encourage everyone, regardless of age, background, or beliefs, to join us in this important event. Together, we can be witnesses of hope, uphold the dignity of life, and influence our society to support life choices.” said Garrett Riley, Executive Director of Arizona Life Coalition. 

The Arizona March for Life on Friday, March 1, 2024, will start with a rally at 11:00 am MST followed by the March at 12:00 pm MST. 

SPEAKERS INCLUDE: 

• Mike Broomhead, Radio Host & Speaker 
• Kimberly Yee, Arizona State Treasurer 
• Kim Owens, Former Nurse and Executive Director of Dodie Londen Excellence in Public Service Series 
• Rep. Selina Bliss, Arizona House of Representatives District 1 
• Olivia Escobedo, Spokeswoman, It Goes Too Far 

• Sheila Riely, Executive Director, Life Choices Women’s Clinic 
• Erin P. Getz, State March Program Director, March for Life Education and Defense Fund 
• Garrett Riley, Executive Director of the Arizona Life Coalition 
• Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted, Bishop Emeritus, Diocese of Phoenix 
• Pastor Mike Goodwin, Lead Pastor, Emmanuel Baptist Church 

The Most Reverend Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted will lead the opening prayer, with Pastor Mike Goodwin delivering the closing prayer. 

WHEN: 

• 11:00 am MST – March for Life Rally begins 
• 12:00 pm MST – March for Life begins 

WHERE: 

• The rally will be held at Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza; 1700 W Washington St, Phoenix, AZ.  

Learn more at https://marchforlife.org/arizona/ 

Please email Bridget Kenney (bkenney@crcadvisors.com), Alexandra Bedner (abedner@crcadvisors.com), or Theresa Olohan (tolohan@crcadvisors.com) if you plan to attend/cover. 

March for life is a non-sectarian organization that promotes the beauty and dignity of every human life by working to end abortion – uniting, educating, and mobilizing pro-life people in the public square. It hosts the largest annual human rights demonstration in Washington, DC every January.   

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