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Pennsylvania March for Life Returns to State Capitol Today Former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum to headline sixth annual rally as pro-life Pennsylvanian

For Immediate Release: 09-18-2026
Contact: Josue Sierra [email protected]
Direct: 202-430-0282

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pro-life Pennsylvanians from across the Commonwealth are gathering at
the Pennsylvania State Capitol today for the sixth annual Pennsylvania March for Life, calling on
state leaders to protect unborn children and support women and families.
Former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum will headline the 11 a.m. rally on the Capitol steps, joining
state lawmakers, medical professionals, faith leaders and pro-life advocates before participants
march through Harrisburg beginning at noon.

“When a culture decides that some human lives are less valuable because they are small,
dependent or burdensome, that principle does not stay neatly confined to the abortion debate,”
said Michael Geer, president of Pennsylvania Family Institute. “This year, Americans have
watched heartbreaking cases force us to confront again how we regard the lives of vulnerable
children. The Pennsylvania March for Life is a declaration that human dignity has no size, age
or dependency requirement, and that both mothers and their children deserve our protection
and care.”

The rally will feature remarks from Santorum; Dr. Monique Ruberu, OB/GYN and board member
of 40 Days for Life; Pennsylvania Sen. Dawn Keefer; state Reps. Barbara Gleim and Jesse
Topper; Archbishop of Philadelphia Nelson Perez; Michael Geer, President at PA Family
Institute; Pastor Matt Mylin of Worship Center; Pete Demaio, co-founder of Mission Love & Life;
and Brooke of the Pennsylvania Pregnancy Wellness Collaborative.

“We are honored to be joining our wonderful friends at the Pennsylvania Family Institute for the
sixth year to march for life alongside thousands of Pennsylvanians who are a key part of a
serious culture shift happening across our nation,” said Hannah Callahan, Senior State March
Manager at March for Life. “Each year the Pennsylvania March for Life is an incredibly vibrant,
joyful gathering that reminds us of the importance of our public witness to unborn children and
their mothers, which further weaves the inherent dignity of their lives into the fabric of American
daily life.”

The following can be attributed to Former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum:
“The fundamental question before us is simple: Are we a nation that protects innocent
human life or one that decides some lives are unworthy of protection? Today, thousands
of Pennsylvanians are marching to say that every human life has dignity and deserves
protection under our laws, and we will continue this work until every mother is supported
and every child is welcomed and protected.”

TODAY’S SCHEDULE
10:00 a.m. — Pre-Rally Praise & Worship
11:00 a.m. — Pennsylvania March for Life Rally
12:00 p.m. — Pennsylvania March for Life
LOCATION: Pennsylvania State Capitol, 501 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg, PA 17120
MEDIA: Members of the press should check in at the press tent to the left of the main stage
(when facing the stage). On-camera interviews with event organizers and participating speakers
may be arranged by contacting Josue Sierra at 202-430-0282. Journalists and producers are
encouraged to contact the media team in advance to coordinate interviews.

About Pennsylvania Family Institute
Pennsylvania Family Institute is the largest pro-life, pro-family statewide organization and
is dedicated to strengthening families by advocating for foundational values essential to
the well-being of society. Go to www.pafamily.org to learn more.
About March For Life
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 world’s largest annual human rights
demonstration in Washington, D.C. every January. Go to www.marchforlife.org to learn
more.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Josue Sierra, Director of Communications & Media Relations
Pennsylvania Family Institute
202-430-0282
[email protected]

Prudence de Bernardo
Pesch Strategy
240-672-2828
[email protected]

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A Farewell Note from Jennie

Dear Friends:

This note is to wish you the fondest farewell, as I will be stepping down as President of the March for Life effective tomorrow, July 31. My next chapter will be a new one for me: full-time mom.

I have loved this work, which has been the highlight of my professional life. Every single day in this role I have been mindful of the immense blessing of getting to work on behalf of the most precious mission, with a hard-working, faith-driven team around me, leading the world’s most iconic and impactful pro-life organization. I’ve loved traveling across the country to talk with and march alongside students, families, faith leaders, local and national pro-life advocates—all of YOU. I have been humbled and inspired by the stories—so many stories, everywhere I go—of how the March for Life has changed people’s minds and hearts, how for so many Marchers it has sparked a lifetime of action and advocacy on behalf of the unborn, and in some cases, how it has changed the entire trajectory of their lives. I am blown away by the fierce love on display at the pregnancy resource centers and maternity homes I’ve been lucky enough to visit nationwide, and by how many babies’ lives these beautiful organizations have saved and how many women’s lives they have revived with their care. When leaders of pro-life movements in other countries around the world reach out to me asking for advice and looking for connection, as they regularly do, I’m reminded that the impact of the March for Life reaches even well beyond our nation’s borders. And what an immense gift to lead the March for Life in America’s 250th year! We can never tire of reminding our fellow Americans that our nation was built first and foremost on the inalienable right to LIFE.

As I look back on my tenure, I’m so proud of the unforgettable 2026 National March for Life and its timeless theme, “Life is a Gift.” We were thrilled to introduce the pro-life movement to the joyful music of the Friends of Club 21 Choir, the searing testimony of Sarah Hurm, and, at our Rose Dinner Gala, the life-affirming ballet of choreographer Claire Kretzschmar and her colleagues. We were honored to give Vice President Vance the opportunity—for the second year in a row—to talk with the pro-life movement, to see and hear the movement encouraging him and the Administration of which he is a part to continue to prioritize protecting the unborn.  And most of all, we were awestruck by the tireless determination of our movement, traveling to Washington from every direction on the cusp of a historic winter storm to fill the National Mall and the streets of our capital city with your joy-filled witness.

In countless conversations, public and private, I have doggedly made the case for ending the scourge of chemical abortion and for other pro-life policy priorities. With our twin goals of speaking to the head and speaking to the heart, the MFL team and I have continued to prioritize communicating the truth about human life and the harms of abortion—because the truth IS pro-life—and also communicating the beauty and joy of parenthood and the infinite preciousness of every single baby, no matter the circumstances.

Behind the scenes, the team and I have worked hard under the banner of “operational excellence” to continue to refine the back-end workings of this 50+ year old organization. As a former nonprofits attorney, I have a true zeal for efficiency, good process, careful planning, smooth and sound operations, and fiscal discipline. I’m proud of the hard work that the whole team has put into the seemingly boring but immensely important hidden elements of running an organization.

In all of this, from the day I said “Yes” to the March for Life and throughout all the years of my career, I have dedicated the work of my hands to the Lord, humbly following His call on my life and obediently doing the work He has entrusted to me.

And from the day I said Yes to the March, as throughout the dozen years since my first child was born, I have worked diligently at the professional calling given to me while knowing that my most important work of all—and the one place where I am truly indispensable—is in my home. My most important titles of all are not “President”—but “wife” and “Mom.”

Brian and I are raising two tweens and a rising kindergartner, and it has become very clear that my family needs more of my time and my active presence than I’m able to give while leading the March for Life. And so I must step away.

Thank you, dear Marchers, for embracing me and my family. We will forever cherish this season in our lives when we were called upon to step out and take our turn carrying the baton for Life.

I look forward to staying involved with the MFL as a Senior Advisor, supporter, and (of course) Marcher for years to come.

For Life,

Jennie

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“We are so deeply grateful for Jennie Bradley Lichter’s tenure at the March for Life. Her role as a strategic advocate and trusted voice among elected officials, coalition partners, and faith leaders made her an invaluable choice to lead the March. Jennie was uniquely positioned to guide the organization through one of the movement’s most consequential seasons. Her ability to celebrate victories, acknowledge challenges, inspire confidence, and keep people focused on the road ahead helped fuel our cause’s continued momentum.

Jennie is leaving a fantastic, hard-working team in place with tremendous energy behind our mission, and we are delighted that she will remain involved with the March for Life as a Senior Advisor. 

We are proud to continue to be a catalyst for the pro-life movement and look forward to sharing news of the new president when the board concludes its search.” 

-The March for Life Board 

 

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TODAY: THOUSANDS SET TO MARCH ON VIRGINIA’S CAPITOL AT A PIVOTAL MOMENT IN ABORTION POLITICS

Richmond, VA: Today Virginians from across the Commonwealth will gather in Richmond for the 8th Annual Virginia March for Life — and the stakes have never been higher.

WHAT: 2026 Virginia March for Life
WHEN: TODAY Wednesday, April 22, 2026 – Rally begins at 10AM with March immediately following at 11AM
WHERE: Virginia State Capitol Grounds, 101 N 9th Street Richmond, VA 23219

With a proposed constitutional amendment that would enshrine abortion without limits or safeguards on the November ballot, this march arrives at a defining moment. Thousands of Virginians — students, faith leaders, physicians, advocates, and lawmakers — will gather to send an unmistakable message: life is worth fighting for, and Virginians stand with women and children.

If you’re a reporter covering reproductive health, state politics, constitutional law, faith communities, or grassroots organizing, please join us. Today’s March offers unparalleled access to the voices of real Virginians whose values and lives hang in the balance of what happens next.

“What happens in November will shape the future of Virginia. Should this amendment pass, abortion extremism with no guardrails will endanger pregnant women, undermine the family, and remove all accountability for a profit-driven industry that has a bad record when it comes to actually caring for women,” said Jennie Bradley Lichter, President of March for Life. “I am looking forward to standing with a diverse coalition of Virginians next month in Richmond who will make their voices heard on this critically important issue.”

“The April 22 March is the most important statewide stand for life our Commonwealth has ever faced, and may ever face again,” added Victoria Cobb, President of The Family Foundation of Virginia. “Virginians know what is at stake for unborn children, women’s safety, and parental rights, and they are rising together to say no to enshrining abortion without limits or safeguards in our Constitution.”

Speakers will include:

Mayra Rodriguez, Planned Parenthood Whistle-blower

Jennie Bradley Lichter, President of March for Life

Dr. Christina Francis, CEO, American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists (AAPLOG)

Victoria Cobb, President, The Family Foundation of Virginia

Pastor JR Gurley, Frederick Douglass Freedom Alliance of Virginia

Most Rev. Barry C. Knestout, Bishop of the Diocese of Richmond

Most Rev. Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of the Diocese of Arlington

Pastor Jonathan Falwell, Pastor of Thomas Road Baptist Church and Chancellor at Liberty University

Leslie Davis Blackwell, Pro-choice Feminist turned Pro-Life Activist

Delegate Karen Hamilton, Virginia House of Delegates, District 62

 

CONTACT: Pesch Strategy I Prudence de Bernardo

[email protected]

 240-672-2828

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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 world’s largest annual human rights demonstration in Washington, DC every January.

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TODAY: THOUSANDS EXPECTED AT STATE CAPITOL AS THE 2026 COLORADO MARCH FOR LIFE TAKES DENVER

Denver, CO: Today Coloradans will fill the steps of the State Capitol and the streets of Denver for the 2026 Colorado March for Life – one of the most powerful annual grassroots demonstrations the Centennial State has to offer.

For questions about covering today’s march, please RSVP to Prudence de Bernardo at [email protected]. 

WHAT: 2026 Colorado March for Life

WHEN: TODAY – Friday, April 17, 2026 – Pre-rally Concert is at 10AM with Rally speakers beginning at 11AM, March for Life immediately following at Noon

WHERE: Colorado State Capitol, 200 E Colfax Avenue Denver, CO 80203

Physicians, faith leaders, advocates, lawmakers, and everyday Coloradans will gather united by a single conviction: every human life has dignity and deserves protection.

This year’s keynote speaker is Chelsea Mynyk, Owner of Castle Rock Women’s Health – a frontline voice on what life-affirming healthcare looks like in practice. A diverse and compelling roster of speakers will represent the vast community that exists in the state to support women and protect life.

“Every march we hold in Denver is a reminder that love for life in this state runs deep and wide,” said Hannah Callahan, Senior State March Lead at March for Life. “This year’s march will be a beautiful, powerful expression of that truth — and we stand alongside Coloradans as they make their voices heard.”

“Pro-Life Colorado is excited to team up with the National March for Life for the 3rd year in a row for the Colorado March for Life,” added Julie Bailey, president of Pro-Life Colorado. “I’m personally excited because the joy and enthusiasm of this march is infectious, and I truly believe Denver and Colorado residents’ hearts will be moved by the youthful exuberance of this event. We are the counterpoint to the culture of death reflected in Colorado law.”

Speakers include:

  • Chelsea Mynyk, Owner, Castle Rock Women’s Health

  • Hannah Callahan, Senior State March Lead, March for Life

  • Mackenna Greene, Pro-Life Advocate

  • Sister Mary Grace, Sisters of Life

  • Diane Ferraro, CEO, Save the Storks

  • Lauren Castillo, Chief Revenue Officer, Bella Health + Wellness

  • Representative Brandi Bradley, Colorado General Assembly, District 39

  • Julie Bailey, President, Pro-Life Colorado

  • The Most Reverend James Golka, Archbishop of the Diocese of Denver

  • The Most Reverend Jorge Rodriguez, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Denver

  • Rev. James Maxwell, President, Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod Rocky Mountain District

  • Anita Abeyta, Testimony Speaker

  • Jaime Gallob, Pregnancy Center of Grand Junction

CONTACT: Pesch Strategy I Prudence de Bernardo

[email protected]

 240-672-2828

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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 world’s largest annual human rights demonstration in Washington, DC every January.

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DON’T MISS IT: THOUSANDS SET TO MARCH ON VIRGINIA’S CAPITOL AT A PIVOTAL MOMENT IN ABORTION POLITICS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 15, 2026

Richmond, VA: On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Virginians from across the Commonwealth will gather in Richmond for the 8th Annual Virginia March for Life — and this year, the stakes have never been higher.

With a proposed constitutional amendment that would enshrine abortion without limits or safeguards on the November ballot, this march arrives at a defining moment. Thousands of Virginians — students, faith leaders, physicians, advocates, and lawmakers — will gather to send an unmistakable message: life is worth fighting for, and Virginians stand with women and children.

If you’re a reporter covering reproductive health, state politics, constitutional law, faith communities, or grassroots organizing, please join us. This year’s March offers unparalleled access to the voices of real Virginians whose values and lives hang in the balance of what happens next.

To confirm your attendance and coverage, please RSVP to Prudence de Bernardo at [email protected]. 

“What happens in November will shape the future of Virginia. Should this amendment pass, abortion extremism with no guardrails will endanger pregnant women, undermine the family, and remove all accountability for a profit-driven industry that has a bad record when it comes to actually caring for women,” said Jennie Bradley Lichter, President of March for Life. “I am looking forward to standing with a diverse coalition of Virginians next month in Richmond who will make their voices heard on this critically important issue.”

“The April 22 March is the most important statewide stand for life our Commonwealth has ever faced, and may ever face again,” added Victoria Cobb, President of The Family Foundation of Virginia. “Virginians know what is at stake for unborn children, women’s safety, and parental rights, and they are rising together to say no to enshrining abortion without limits or safeguards in our Constitution.”

WHAT: 2026 Virginia March for Life
WHEN: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 – Rally begins at 10AM with March immediately following at 11AM
WHERE: Virginia State Capitol Grounds, 101 N 9th Street Richmond, VA 23219 

Speakers will include: 

  • Mayra Rodriguez, Planned Parenthood Whistle-blower
  • Jennie Bradley Lichter, President of March for Life
  • Dr. Christina Francis, CEO, American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists (AAPLOG)
  • Victoria Cobb, President, The Family Foundation of Virginia
  • Pastor JR Gurley, Frederick Douglass Freedom Alliance of Virginia
  • Most Rev. Barry C. Knestout, Bishop of the Diocese of Richmond
  • Most Rev. Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of the Diocese of Arlington
  • Pastor Jonathan Falwell, Pastor of Thomas Road Baptist Church and Chancellor at Liberty University
  • Leslie Davis Blackwell, Pro-choice Feminist turned Pro-Life Activist

 

CONTACT: Pesch Strategy I Prudence de Bernardo  

[email protected]  

 240-672-2828  

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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 world’s largest annual human rights demonstration in Washington, DC every January.