The March for Life unequivocally opposes the abortion industry-backed constitutional amendment on the Senate floor today, which pro-abortion elected officials continually attempt to revive despite the fact that its deadline for ratification expired nearly 50 years ago. This deceptive amendment would be used as a tool by the abortion industry to expand abortion access at the expense of women’s health, vulnerable unborn children, and American taxpayers. It’s time for Congress to listen to the will of the people and prioritize life-affirming action that protects and honors all Americans, including those in the womb.
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March for Life, Partnered with the Arizona Life Coalition, Announces Speakers for the 2023 Arizona March for Life
Pro-life Activists, Legislators to Address Marchers in Phoenix on February 23, 2023.
Phoenix, AZ – Today the March for Life, partnered with the Arizona Life Coalition, announced speakers for the first official Arizona March for Life in Phoenix on Thursday, February 23, 2023. Arizona marchers will peacefully gather at Wesley Bolin Plaza to advocate for pro-life legislation and defend our nation’s youngest citizens. They will be addressed by speakers including: Lori Zee Gray of Arizona Life Coalition; Arizona Speaker of the House Ben Toma; Senate President Warren Petersen; Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee; Ashley Trussell of Arizona Life Coalition; Cathi Herrod, President for the Center for Arizona Policy; Jeanne Mancini, President of March for Life; Denisha Workizer, Healing Program Coordinator at Abortion Survivors Network; and Josh Chumley of Choices Pregnancy Center.
“The March for Life is delighted to partner with the Arizona Life Coalition for the first annual Arizona March for Life on February 23. Despite the state’s rich history of defending life, Arizona’s strong pro-life protections for unborn children capable of feeling pain at 15 weeks are being threatened and challenged in the courts. We invite all pro-life Arizonians to participate in this March to bear witness to the inherent dignity of the unborn child, and advocate for true life-affirming policies that support both mother and child.” – Jeanne F. Mancini, President of March for Life Education and Defense Fund
“Abortion is the unequaled social justice issue of our time– RIGHT NOW. Nothing compares. Abortion assaults the most fundamental human right of all… the right to life. TODAY, the Arizona MFL shows our statewide community and the state legislature our strong and unified force protesting against abortion. Arizona’s prolife community is here TODAY standing together, and marching to celebrate life. Life is a gift and we believe that even one baby or woman, saved from abortion is worth it. ONE is worth it all.” – Mona McDonald, Board Chair of Arizona Life Coalition.
Arizona March for Life rally will begin at 11:00 am MST with the march to follow at approximately 12:00 pm MST on Thursday, February 23, 2023.
SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
Lori Zee Gray, Arizona Life Coalition
Arizona Speaker of the House Ben Toma
Senate President Warren Petersen
Ashley Trussell, Arizona Life Coalition
Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee
Cathi Herrod, President for the Center for Arizona Policy
Jeanne Mancini, President of March for Life
Denisha Workizer, Healing Program Coordinator at Abortion Survivors Network
Josh Chumley, Choices Pregnancy Center
The Most Reverend Bishop John P. Dolan of the Diocese of Phoenix will deliver the opening prayer and Pastor Justin Erickson from Desert Bible Church will deliver the closing prayer. The National Anthem will be sung by men’s vocalist group Floriani.
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 the Wesley Bolin Plaza in Phoenix, Arizona.
Learn more at az.marchforlife.org
March for Life, Partnered with The California Family Council Announces 2023 California March for Life
Legislators and Pro-Life Activists to Address Marchers in Sacramento, CA on March 6, 2023
SACRAMENTO, CA– Today the March for Life, partnered with The California Family Council announced the third official California March for Life on Monday March 6. Marchers will gather at the Sacramento Capitol Building to peacefully advocate for pro-life protections in state laws.
“The March for Life is delighted to again partner with the California Family Council for the third annual California March for Life. Heartbreakingly, California has some of the most wide open abortion laws in the nation, and the recent passage of Proposition 1 has enshrined the right to unrestricted, late-term, taxpayer funded elective abortions into California’s constitution. Now more than ever, we need every person to witness and advocate for life affirming policies that support the inherent dignity of both mom and baby, born and unborn.” Jeanne Mancini, President of March for Life Education and Defense Fund
“California Family Council is excited to partner with local, state, and national allies to bring the March for Life back to Sacramento for the third consecutive year. In light of the Dobbs Supreme Court Decision, it is more important than ever for peaceful pro-lifers to boldly advocate for the humanity of our preborn brothers and sisters. We urge every Californian to join us in person and in prayer on the steps of the Capitol Monday, March 6th, for the 2023 California March for Life!” Jonathan Keller, President, The California Family Council
The California March for Life will start with a rally at the Sacramento Capitol Building at 12:00 p.m. PST, followed by a march at 1:00 p.m. PST.
SPEAKERS INCLUDE
Allie Beth Stuckey, Host of BlazeTV podcast, Relatable
Felicia Pricenor, March for Life Vice President of Government Affairs
Jonathan Keller, President of The California Family Council
Catherine Hadro, Founding Host of EWTN Pro Life Weekly & EWTN News Contributor
Dawn Hughes, Chief Executive Officer, Obria Medical Clinics
Heidi Matzke, Executive Director of Alternatives Pregnancy Center and Federalist Society Contributor.
Jennifer Milbourn- Vacuum Aspiration Abortion Survivor – Abortion Survivor’s Network
California Assemblyman Jim Patterson, District 8, Fresno
Jonathan Alexandre, Attorney and Senior Counsel for Governmental Affairs for Liberty Counsel will sing the National Anthem.
Learn more at ca.marchforlife.org
March for Life Announces Speakers for Historic 50th Annual March for Life – First post-Roe
“This year will be a somber reminder of the millions of lives lost to abortion in the past 50 years, but also a celebration of how far we have come…”
~ Jeanne Mancini, President of March for Life~
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the March for Life Education and Defense Fund announced the full lineup of speakers for the landmark 50th annual March for Life, which is the first in a post-Roe America, taking place on January 20, 2023. Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch, who won the Dobbs Supreme Court case that overturned Roe v. Wade; Franklin Graham, President of Samaritan’s Purse; Sister Mary Casey of the Sisters of Life; Dr. Christina Francis, CEO-Elect of the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists; and Gina Tomes, Program Director of the Bethlehem House maternity home, will join Jonathan Roumie, best known for his award-winning role as “Jesus” in THE CHOSEN, and Coach Tony Dungy, NYT bestselling author and Pro-Football Hall of Famer, in addressing Marchers this year. Additional legislative speakers include: House Majority Leader Steve Scalise; Congressman Christopher H. Smith, Co-Chair of the Congressional Pro-Life Caucus; and Connecticut State Representative Treneé McGhee.
The theme for this year’s March for Life, Next Steps: Marching into a Post-Roe America, emphasizes the need in the absence of Roe v. Wade for pro-life advocates to continue boldly marching in defense of the unborn – both on the state and federal level – and advocating for a minimum federal standard to protect innocent life against radical pro-abortion legislation.
“We are overjoyed to welcome these inspiring pro-life leaders at this year’s 50th March for Life, the first in our post-Roe nation,” said Jeanne Mancini, president of March for Life Education and Defense Fund. “With Roe now behind us, we are empowered to save countless innocent American lives by continuing to advocate for commonsense protections at the state and federal level, educating Americans on the intrinsic dignity of all human life. This year will be a somber reminder of the millions of lives lost to abortion in the past 50 years, but also a celebration of how far we have come and where we as a movement need to focus our effort as we enter this new era in our quest to protect life.”
The March for Life Rally Friday, Jan. 20th, 2023, begins at Noon Eastern on the National Mall in Washington, DC
Speakers include:
- Jonathan Roumie, best known for his award-winning role as ‘Jesus’ in the groundbreaking series, THE CHOSEN, a drama about the life of Jesus Christ.
- Coach Tony Dungy, New York Times bestselling author and Pro-Football Hall of Famer
- Dr. Christina Francis, CEO-Elect of AAPLOG
- Gina Tomes, Director of the Bethlehem House Maternity Home
- Sister Mary Casey, Sisters of Life
- Casey Gunning, teacher’s assistant and lifelong athlete in the Special Olympics
- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch, who won the Dobbs Supreme Court case that overturned Roe v. Wade
- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise
- Congressman Christopher H. Smith, Co-Chair of the Congressional Pro-Life Caucus
- Connecticut State Representative Treneé McGhee
The Most Reverend Bishop Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington will lead the opening prayer, with Franklin Graham, American Evangelist and Missionary, delivering the closing prayer. Logan Earnest, a College Knight from George Washington University, will deliver the Pledge of Allegiance, and Ariel Walden will sing the national anthem.
We Are Messengers, the GMA Dove-nominated and K-LOVE Award-winning musical group, will perform the pre-rally concert.
The 50th annual March for Life, the world’s largest annual human rights demonstration, will be held on January 20, 2023 in Washington, DC. The March for Life will share additional updates as we draw closer to the day of the March.
Speakers Announced for the First Ever Ohio State March for Life
COLUMBUS, OH: Today, the March for Life announced its first-ever official Ohio March for Life on Wednesday, October 5th. The March for Life will celebrate life in Ohio, and work towards creating a culture of life in the state through legislation like the recently implemented Heartbeat Act. Notable guests and speakers will include: Jeanne Mancini, President of the March for Life Education and Defense Fund, Representative Jena Powell, Ohio District 80, His Excellency Bishop David Bonnar from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown , Ruth Cabrera-Henriquez, an Ohio mother who chose life despite pressure to abort, Margie Christie, the President of the Right to Life Action Coalition in Ohio, Pastor David Forbes of the Columbus Christian Center, Dr. Alveda King of Alveda King Ministries, Aaron Baer, the President of the Center for Christian Virtue, Peter Range, the Executive Director of Ohio Right to Life, and Damascus Worship.
“The March for Life, along with the Center for Christian Virtue, is delighted to welcome pro-life friends from Ohio to the first Ohio March for Life, where we will advocate for state laws that respect the human dignity of every person, born and unborn,” said Jeanne Mancini, President of March for Life Education and Defense Fund. “Every voice counts all the more in this historic new phase of the pro-life movement. The people of Ohio and the Ohio state legislature will surely witness the devotion and love that motivate their pro-life constituents, and the state’s enthusiasm for a post-Roe America.”
“Ohio is a pro-life state. From the passage of the Heartbeat Bill to the pregnancy centers throughout our 88 counties, Ohio has made protecting unborn children and their mothers a priority.” Said Aaron Baer, President, Center for Christian Virtue, “This year’s March for Life will be a celebration of all we’ve accomplished and a recommitment to serving those in need.”
The Ohio March for Life will start with a rally at the Columbus Statehouse/Capitol Building at 11:00 a.m. EST, followed by a march at 12:00 p.m. EST.
SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
- His Excellency Bishop David Bonnar, Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown
- Pastor David Forbes, Columbus Christian Center
- Dr. Alveda King, Alveda King Ministries
- Aaron Baer, President of Center for Christian Virtue
- Peter Range, Executive Director of Ohio Right to Life
- Jeanne Mancini, President, March for Life Education and Defense Fund
- Musical Guest: Damascus Worship
- Representative Jena Powell (Ohio District 80)
- Ruth Cabrera-Henriquez, an Ohio mother who chose life for her son after being directed to get an abortion by her doctor.
- Margie Christie, President of the Right to Life Action Coalition of Ohio.
Learn more at oh.marchforlife.org Please email Bridget Hobbs (bhobbs@crcadvisors.com) or Theresa Olohan (tolohan@crcadvisors.com) or Alexandra Bedner (abedner@crcadvisors.com) if you plan to attend/cover.
