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“On International Women’s Day we mourn the loss of millions of girls around the world who will never reach their full potential due to abortion, and are reminded that, at its core, abortion is anti-woman. Yet, according to a report released by the Government Accountability Office (GOA) today, in just three years more than $1.5 billion U.S. taxpayer dollars have been pumped into abortion industry giants, like Planned Parenthood, who actively promote abortion here at home and abroad. Not only do women deserve real, holistic health care but Americans should not be forced to fund our nation’s largest abortion provider, an organization under investigation by the DOJ for trafficking baby body parts. It is high time for Congress to defund Planned Parenthood.”

– Jeanne Mancini, March for Life President

“While we are grateful that this was brought to a vote, it is disappointing that the U.S. Senate could not pass the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act today, a bill that President Donald Trump specifically called upon Congress to bring to his desk at the 45^th annual March for Life. This bill would have limited most late term abortions to protect approximately 12,000 unborn children every year. For over a decade, polling has shown that the large majority of Americans – including those who identify as pro-choice – would limit abortion to, at most, the first three months of pregnancy. It is a disgrace that our Senate has once again failed to pass a bill that reflects the hearts and minds of the national pro-life consensus.”

– March for Life President Jeanne Mancini

On Monday, January 15, 2018, March for Life President Jeanne Mancini joined Fox and Friends to react to news that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called pro-life views “out of touch with society.” She also had an opportunity to talk about the upcoming 45th Annual March for Life on Friday, January 19, 2018!

Watch Jeanne Mancini on Fox and Friends:

Be sure to catch @JeanneMFL on @foxandfriends Monday morning at 8:20 am EST! #whywemarch #lovesaveslives pic.twitter.com/0usUtoK8nC

— March for Life (@March_for_Life) January 15, 2018

Starting our @March_for_Life week media on @FoxNews @foxandfriends here soon! #WhyWeMarch

— Jeanne F. Mancini (@jeannemfl) January 15, 2018

“Roe v. Wade had led to 59 million abortions – most Americans (8 out of 10) want abortion restricted.” – @jeannemfl #MarchforLife #WhyWeMarch pic.twitter.com/EfGFI18Bhw

— March for Life (@March_for_Life) January 15, 2018

“The #marchforlife is #prolife, pro-science and mostly young people!” – @jeannemfl on @foxandfriends #whywemarch

— March for Life (@March_for_Life) January 15, 2018

Thank you for always representing the cause with integrity, compassion, and respect. I am thankful for you!

— Callie Cowan (@Callie_Cowan) January 15, 2018

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CONTACT: Kate Bryan – kbryan@crcpublicrelations.com; 703-683-5004 x1136

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“It is an honor to have Speaker Ryan…an unwavering champion for the pro-life cause,” said March for Life President Jeanne Mancini

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The March for Life is excited to announce that House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) will address the 45^th annual March for Life, the world’s largest annual pro-life demonstration, in Washington, D.C. on January 19^th, 2018.

“It is an honor to have Speaker of the House Paul Ryan address the 45^th annual March for Life. Speaker Ryan has been an unwavering champion for the pro-life cause since taking office, and continues to utilize his post to promote the inherent dignity of the human person at all stages of life,” said Jeanne Mancini, President of March for Life.

“We are grateful for the significant strides U.S. Congress made in the last year to protect and defend the most innocent among us, and are confident that 2018 will see even more pro-life progress with Speaker Ryan leading the charge.”

House Speaker Ryan will join fellow Congressional colleagues Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA), Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-IL), and Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) in speaking at the March for Life, in addition to Tim Tebow’s mother Pam Tebow, former NFL player Matt Birk and his wife Adrianna, President of the Heritage Foundation Kay Coles James, and Sisters of Life’s Sister Bethany Madonna.

Over one hundred thousand Americans are set to travel from across the country to our nation’s capital for this year’s March for Life, a demonstration that seeks to stand against the greatest human rights violation of our time – abortion-on-demand. The theme of this year’s March for Life is “Love Saves Lives”, embodying the true spirit and mission of the pro-life movement by enlisting the power of love to empower others to choose life.

More speakers and guests to be announced.

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MEDIA ADVISORY

The 45^th Annual March for Life

“Love Saves Lives”

What: The 45^th Annual March for Life

When: January 19^th, 2018

MFL Rally – starts at 11:30am ET *featuring musical guest Plumb and speakers listed below

March for Life – starts at 1:00pm ET (directly after the rally concludes)

Where: MFL Rally –  12th St. on the National Mall, between Madison Drive and Jefferson Drive

March for Life – Constitution Avenue between 12th and 14th Streets, ends at steps of Supreme     Court

Who: Confirmed speakers include:

• Speaker Paul Ryan
• Pam Tebow, mother of NFL/MLB star Tim Tebow
• Matt Birk, former NFL player, and wife Adrianna Birk
• U.S. Representative Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA)
• U.S. Representative Dan Lipinski (D-IL)
• U.S. Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ)
• Sr. Bethany Madonna, Sisters of Life
• *More TBA

Additional March for Life Events: *all events listed below will be hosted at the Renaissance Hotel, 999 9^th St NW, Washington, D.C., 20001*

Jan. 18^th, 2018:

• MFL Conference and Expo, 9:00AM – 12:00PM ET. Speakers include keynote speaker Stephanie Gray (Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform), moderator Kathryn Jean Lopez (National Review Online), Kelly Rosati (Focus on the Family), Tim Saccoccia (Knights of Columbus), Mai Bean (Charlotte Lozier Institute)
• MFL Youth Rally, 2:00PM – 4:00PM ET. Speakers include musical guest The Restless, Jeanne Mancini (March for Life), Andrew Wood (Hope Resource Center)

Jan. 19^th, 2018:

• 36^th Annual Rose Dinner, 7:00pm ET. Keynote Speaker is Pam Tebow.

For more information on events and details, visit https://marchforlife.org/ and follow March for Life on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Please send your RSVP and/or questions to one of the following contacts –

Kate Bryan – kbryan@crcpublicrelations.com; 703.683.5004 x1136

Mari Buttarazzi – mbuttarazzi@crcupublicrelations.com; 703.683.5004 x1120