Dear Marchers for Life,
With this theme, we call all Americans to free ourselves from the evils of abortion. Thank you for joining us in Washington for this year’s 34th Annual MARCH FOR LIFE.
In 2013, the anniversary date of the Roe v. Wade decision will fall on Tuesday, the day following the public ceremonies marking the Presidential Inauguration. We were not able to secure an adequate number of hotel rooms early in the week, so we have scheduled the MARCH FOR LIFE on Friday, January 25, 2013. Our hotel block will be available starting on Wednesday, January 23 and running through Friday night, January 25.
Please plan now to attend. Your presence, in growing numbers every year, is the best way to draw attention to the untenable legacy of Roe v. Wade, and to persuade our leaders to eradicate it from America’s future.
Washington, DC – November 16, 2012 – The Board of Directors of the March for Life Education and Defense Fund, which organizes and runs the annual March for Life in Washington, DC, unanimously voted to make Jeanne F. Monahan full time President of the March for Life. Ms. Monahan was previously a Board Member and was serving as Interim President following the passing of Founder and President Nellie J. Gray. Prior to being named the full-time President of the March for Life, Ms. Monahan was the Director of the Center for Human Dignity at the Family Research Council in Washington, DC. In this capacity, she served as an expert on life issues and a regular media contributor on issues related to the dignity of human life. Prior to her service at FRC, Ms. Monahan served in various capacities at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. A life-long advocate for life, Ms. Monahan holds a Bachelor’s Degree from James Madison University and a Master of Theological Studies from the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family at the Catholic University of America.
“Jeanne is a strong pro-life advocate who will continue the strong leadership of Nellie Gray and bring us closer to a culture of life,” said Patrick E. Kelly, Chairman of the Board of Directors. “The Board and I are very much looking forward to working with Jeanne in this new, full-time capacity and are looking forward to our largest March in history this January.”
The 40th MARCH FOR LIFE will be held on the National Mall on January 25, 2013.
Media Inquiries may be directed to:
President, MARCH FOR LIFE Education and Defense Fund
Phone: 202-635-5472
Email: jeannemonahan@marchforlife.org
Twitter: @jeannemfl
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Professor Robert George assisted March for Life President Nellie Gray in presenting the Life Award achievement certificates to the student contest winners at the 2010 Rose Dinner . Professor George was the keynote speaker at the annual event.
In addition to being honored at the 28th Annual Rose Dinner, the winning students received a $100 award, plus the opportunity to designate a prolife charity in their home communities to receive a $100 grant.
The winning entries were those adjudged to best reflect the 2010 March for Life theme: “Stand Up Now! Unite for the Life Principles. No Exception! No Compromise!”
Each essay, poem and poster was judged anonymously by a panel of volunteers. More than a thousand entries were received from across the country.
We would like to thank all students who participated in the 2010 contests, as well as the teachers and parents who supported their efforts.
