Pro-life Advocates to Address Marchers in Sacramento on April 22, 2024

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today the March for Life Education and Defense Fund, partnered with the California Family Council announced speakers for the fourth annual California March for Life, occurring on Monday, April 22. Marchers who gather at the Sacramento Capitol Building to peacefully advocate for pro-life protections will be addressed by notable speakers including Dr. Christina Francis, CEO, American Association of Pro-Life OB/GYNs (APPLOG); Jonathan Keller, President, California Family Council and many more!

“Tragically, California is one of the most extreme pro-abortion states in the nation with abortion available through all three trimesters. We are eager to once again partner with the California Family Council to host the 4th annual California March for Life on April 22nd in Sacramento! We need every pro-life Californian to stand up for the unborn and advocate for life-affirming policies that protect mother and child. Join us as we march boldly and shine a light on the vital resources available to women and families through community-based pregnancy resource centers all over the state of California.” said Jeanne F. Mancini, President of March for Life Education and Defense 

“California Family Council is thrilled to announce the return of the California March for Life to Sacramento! 2024 marks the fourth consecutive year CFC has joined forces with our friends at the national March for Life and other incredible local, state, and national partners to host this amazing event. All children in our state, born and unborn, are created with worth and dignity, and we must defend them. We invite all Californians to join us at the Capitol on Monday, April 22nd , 2024, for a day of advocacy, prayer, and commitment to life!” said Jonathan Keller, President of California Family Council.

The California March for Life on Monday, April 22, 2024, will start with a rally at the State Capitol building at 12:00 pm PST followed by the march at 1:00 pm PST.

SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

• Dr. Christina Francis, CEO, American Association of Pro-Life OB/GYNs (AAPLOG)
• Jonathan Keller, President, California Family Council
• Steven Paez, Southern California Missionary, Love Life USA
• Athziri Perez, Testimony Speaker
• Felicia Pricenor, Esq., Vice President of Government Affairs, March for Life Education and Defense Fund
• Jonathan Alexandre, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Liberty Counsel
• Brad Dacus, President, Pacific Justice Institute
• And More!

 

WHEN: 

• 12:00 pm PST – March for Life Rally begins 
• 1:00 pm PST – March for Life begins

 WHERE: 

• The rally will be held at the State Capitol Building in Sacramento California – 1315 10th St, Sacramento, CA 95814

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

Please email Alexandra Bedner (abedner@crcadvisors.com), Theresa Olohan (tolohan@crcadvisors.com) or Emma Parker (eparker@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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Pro-life Advocates and Legislators to Address Marchers in Springfield on April 17, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Today, the March for Life Education and Defense Fund, partnered with the Illinois Right to Life, announced speakers for the Illinois March for Life, occurring on Wednesday, April 17. Marchers will gather at the Illinois Capitol Building at the Lincoln Statue to peacefully advocate for pro-life policies that protect both women and babies, born and unborn, across Illinois. They will be addressed by notable speakers, including: Bishop Thomas John Paprocki, Diocese of Springfield; Kristi Hofferber, advocate and pro-life speaker; Minority Leader of the Illinois House of Representatives Tony McCombie, District 89; Illinois State Senator Terry Bryant, District 58; and more!

“The March for Life, in partnership with Illinois Right to Life, is delighted to announce the 2024 Illinois March for Life, where we will advocate for policies that respect the human dignity of every person, born and unborn. On April 17th, pro-lifers from across Illinois will come together at the State Capitol to rally and march for compassion, care, and protection for both mother and child. Now more than ever, we need every person to witness and advocate for life affirming policies that support both mom and baby.” said Jeanne F. Mancini, President of March for Life Education and Defense.

“As the national abortion industry continues to exploit Illinois’ extreme pro-abortion policies, the pro-life movement’s only option is to grow and mobilize. Our team at Illinois Right to Life is thrilled to be gathering once again with thousands of pro-lifers from across the Midwest to object to the legislature’s ongoing efforts to expand abortion in our state. It is time that Illinois legislators recognize the humanity of the unborn child and the regret that so many women and men feel post-abortion, and vote to implement laws that acknowledge these realities.” said Mary Kate Zander, Executive Director of Illinois Right to Life. 

The Illinois March for Life on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, will start with a rally at the Lincoln Statue at the Illinois State Capitol building at 12:00 p.m. CT followed by the march at 1:00 p.m. CT.

SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

• Bishop Thomas John Paprocki, Diocese of Springfield
• Kristi Hofferber, Advocate and Pro-Life Speaker
• Minority Leader of the Illinois House of Representatives Tony McCombie, District 89
• Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant, District 58
• Erin Getz, Director of State March Program, March for Life
• Mary Kate Zander, Executive Director, Illinois Right to Life
• Julie Garofalo, Executive Director, Waterleaf Pregnancy Resource Center
• Reverend Michael Mohr, President, Central Illinois District Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

*Additional speakers to be announced closer to the march

The Most Reverend Bishop Thomas John Paprocki will lead the opening prayer, with Reverend Michael Mohr delivering the closing prayer.

WHEN:

• 12:00 p.m. CT – March for Life Rally begins
• 1:00 p.m. CT – March for Life begins

WHERE:

• The rally will be held at the Illinois State Capitol Building at the Lincoln Statue; S 2nd St, Springfield, IL 62756.

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

 

Please email Alexandra Bedner (abedner@crcadvisors.com), Theresa Olohan (tolohan@crcadvisors.com)  or Emma Parker (eparker@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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Pro-life Advocates and Legislators to Address Marchers in Hartford on March 20, 2024

HARTFORD, CT – Today the March for Life Education and Defense Fund, partnered with the Connecticut Catholic Conference announced speakers for the third annual Connecticut March for Life, occurring on Wednesday, March 20. Marchers who gather at the Hartford Capitol Building to peacefully advocate for pro-life protections in state laws will be addressed by notable speakers, including: Erin Getz, March for Life; Archbishop Leonard P. Blair, Archdiocese of Hartford; Connecticut Representative Treneé McGee, District 116; Gerry Williams, Radio Host, 104.9 WIHS, as Master of Ceremonies(MC); Reverend Abraham Hernandez- Executive Director of Connecticut’s National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference; Ramona Trevino- Outreach Director- 40 Days for Life; Anna Montalvo, Executive Director, ABC Women’s Center; Chris Healy, Executive Director, Connecticut Catholic Conference; and Peter Wolfgang, Executive Director, Family Institute of Connecticut.

“This year marks the third annual Connecticut March for Life. In this critical time, as pro-abortion advocates are calling for the 2024 state legislative session to “Go Beyond Roe,” the March for Life, partnering with the Connecticut Catholic Conference, will stand up for the support and protection of both expectant mothers and their unborn children. We will call upon all pro-life residents of Connecticut to join us in marching and rallying in Hartford- every voice matters, and we need you with us!” said Jeanne F. Mancini, President of March for Life Education and Defense

“Marching for Life has in Connecticut has become one of the largest events in our state for any major public issue and it reflects a growing awareness and support for honoring God’s greatest gift. The voices of those who believe life is sacred and must be protected from conception to natural end grow stronger every day.” said Chris Healy, Executive Director of the Connecticut Catholic Conference 

“Family Institute of Connecticut is proud to participate in the third annual Connecticut March for Life. With pro-abortion extremists threatening to put post-viability abortion into our State Constitution, Connecticut is now a front line in the fight to defend the sanctity of human life in our country. On March 20th, we will take a stand for parental notification and against enshrining abortion in our State Constitution. It is a beautiful thing to be pro-woman and pro-child and that beauty will be reflected on March 20th by the diversity of Connecticut pro-lifers: Black, Hispanic and White, male and female, Democrat and Republican, believers and non-believers, and people from every walk of life.” said Peter Wolfgang, President, Family Institute of Connecticut

The Connecticut March for Life on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, will start with a rally at the State Capitol building at 12:00 pm ET followed by the march at 1:00 pm ET.

SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

The Most Reverend Archbishop Leonard P. Blair will lead the opening prayer, with Reverend Abraham Hernandez delivering the closing prayer.

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WHERE:

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

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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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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