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March for Life, Partnered with Pro Life Colorado Announces Speakers for the 2024 Colorado March for Life

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March for Life, Partnered with Pro Life Colorado Announces Speakers for the 2024 Colorado March for Life

Pro-life Advocates and Legislators to Address Marchers in Denver on April 12, 2024

DENVER, CO – Today the March for Life Education and Defense Fund, partnered with Pro-Life Colorado announced speakers for the Colorado March for Life, occurring on Friday, April 12th. Marchers will gather at the Denver Capitol Building to peacefully advocate for pro-life protections for both women and babies in state laws. They will be addressed by notable speakers, including: Alexandra DeSanctis, Co-Author of “Tearing Us Apart: How Abortion Harms Everything and Solves Nothing”, Fellow in the Life & Family Initiative at the Ethics and Public Policy Center; Dr. Christina Francis, President of American Association of Pro-Life OB/GYNs (AAPLOG);  Rep. Brandi Bradley, Colorado House of Representatives – District 39; Jeanne Mancini, President, March for Life Education and Defense Fund; and more!

“At this year’s Colorado March for Life, we will send a clear message: the pro-life movement is here to walk With Every Woman, For Every Child. Tragically, abortion is legal through all three trimesters in Colorado. We need every pro-life Coloradan to stand up for the unborn and advocate for life-affirming policies that support both mom and baby, born and unborn. We will march boldly in Colorado to shine a light on the vital resources community-based Pregnancy Resource Centers provide to women and families in need; and use our collective voice to push back against the looming threats facing both mom and baby in Colorado this November. We are honored to partner with Pro-Life Colorado to host the Colorado March for Life and invite you to join us in Denver at the Colorado State Capitol!” said Jeanne F. Mancini, President of March for Life Education and Defense

“Just as national March for Life began on the anniversary of Roe, Coloradans now march to our state Capitol on the anniversary of the Reproductive Health Equity Act (RHEA) to show our elective officials Coloradans support preborn children and their mothers – not the horrors of abortion. We march to promote a culture of life in Colorado! While we celebrate the 2022 Dobbs decision, in the last two years Colorado enacted four abortion laws that go far beyond Roe (1973) and Casey (1992). On April 14, 2022, CO Gov. Polis signed into law Colorado’s Reproductive Health Equity Act (RHEA), which codified elective abortion for the full 40 weeks of pregnancy, established a ‘fundamental right’ to abortion, and removed “individual and derivative rights” from preborn children at all stages of development. An additional three abortion bills were enacted in 2023 to include censoring pregnancy resource centers, banning abortion pill reversal (the first state to do so), prohibiting lawsuits from pro-life states against Colorado or abortion providers, requiring large employers and insurance companies to provide coverage for abortion, and violating the First Amendment rights of individuals and businesses that do not support abortion. The only provision keeping Colorado from being the number one destination for unrestricted abortion in the United States is the 1984 Colorado constitutional prohibition against the use of public funding for abortion. This is what the 2024 #89 ‘Right to Abortion’ initiative is about: codifying a ‘right to abortion’ in the Constitution and removing the prohibition against taxpayer dollars subsidizing abortion. Coloradans must say ‘no to abortion’ on April 12 and at the ballot – and spread the truth about life!” said Brittany Vessely, board member of Pro-Life Colorado. 

The Colorado March for Life on Friday, April 12, 2024, will start with a rally at the State Capitol building at 11:00 am MST followed by the march at 12:00 pm MST.

SPEAKERS INCLUDE:*

  • Rep. Brandi Bradley, Colorado House of Representatives – District 39
  • Dr. Catherine Wheeler, Former Abortionist, Board Member of Pro-life CO, American Assoc. of Pro-Life OB/GYNs (AAPLOG) Colorado Chapter President
  • Dr. Christina Francis, CEO of American Association of Pro-Life OB/GYNs (AAPLOG)
  • Alexandra DeSanctis, Co-Author of “Tearing Us Apart: How Abortion Harms Everything and Solves Nothing”, Fellow in the Life & Family Initiative at the Ethics and Public Policy Center
  • Lauren Castillo, Director of Mission Advancement & External Relations, Bella Health + Wellness
  • Bishop Jorge Rodriguez, Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of Denver
  • Jeanne Mancini, President, March for Life Education and Defense Fund
  • Pastor Pedro Gonzales, Senior Pastor of Embajada del Reino Church
  • Rev. James Maxwell, District President, Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod

*Additional speakers to be announced closer to the march

The Most Reverend Bishop Jorge Rodriguez will lead the opening prayer, with Rev. James Maxwell delivering the closing prayer in English, and Pastor Pedro Gonzales delivering the closing prayer in Spanish.

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 Colorado State Capitol Building; 200 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80203 

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

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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March for Life, Partnered with the Connecticut Catholic Conference, Announces Speakers for the 2024 Connecticut March for Life

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:

·         Erin Getz, Director of State March Program, March for Life

·         Archbishop Leonard P. Blair, Archdiocese of Hartford

·         Connecticut Representative Treneé McGee, District 116

·         Gerry Williams, Radio Host, 104.9 WIHS

·         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

·         Peter Wolfgang, Executive Director, Family Institute of Connecticut

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

WHEN:

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

 

WHERE:

  • The rally will be held at the Hartford Capitol Building in Hartford Connecticut – 210 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT 06106

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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March for Life, Partnered with Arizona Life Coalition, Announces Speakers for the 2024 Arizona March for Life

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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March for Life, Partnered with Georgia Life Alliance, Announces Speakers for the 2024 Georgia March for Life

Pro-life Advocates and Legislators to Address Marchers in Atlanta on February 22, 2024 

ATLANTA, GA – Today the March for Life Education and Defense Fund, partnered with Georgia Life Alliance, announced speakers for the 2024 Georgia March for Life, occurring on Thursday, February 22 in Atlanta’s Liberty Plaza. Marchers will peacefully advocate for pro-life protections in state laws and will be addressed by notable speakers, including: Georgia Attorney General Christopher M. Carr; State Senator Ed Setzler, District 37; State Representative Lauren Daniel, District 117; U.S. Representative Rich McCormick, GA-6; Georgia Commissioner of Labor Bruce Thompson; Dr. Alveda King, Founder of Alveda King Ministries and Niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; Rhonda Killingsworth, From Lamb to Lion Ministry; Claire Bartlett, Executive Director of Georgia Life Alliance; Erin P. Getz, Director of State March Programs for the March for Life Education and Defense Fund; Auxiliary Bishop E. Bernard Shlesinger III, Archdiocese of Atlanta; and Pastor Chuck Ramsey of Restoration Church.

“This year at the Georgia March for Life, we will send a clear message: the pro-life movement is here to walk With Every Woman, For Every Child. No longer does a mother facing an unplanned pregnancy have to go through her journey alone or feel like she is incapable of raising a child. We will march in Atlanta to give a voice to the unborn and to shine a spotlight on the vital resources available for women facing unplanned pregnancies offered by pregnancy resource centers and maternity homes. Now more than ever do we have the opportunity to truly build a culture of life in Georgia. We are honored to partner with the Georgia Life Alliance to host the Georgia March for Life invite you to join us at the Georgia state capital!” said Jeanne Mancini, President of March for Life

“In a post-Roe world, with the L.I.F.E. Act in full effect, Georgians still face serious harm and devastation from the multi-billion-dollar abortion industry. That’s why Georgia Life Alliance is proud to partner with March for Life for the Georgia March for Life.  Our collective goal is to restore humanity to the most vulnerable Georgian by protecting unborn children and their mothers so they will make life-affirming decisions they will not deeply regret later.  This is an especially important message for Millenials and GenZers who are bombarded daily with ads and messaging by pro-abortion celebrities and influencers who are pushing dangerous abortion drugs in our state.  We are excited to welcome pro-lifers from across Georgia, from Brunswick to Buford, who are eager to demonstrate their commitment to build a rock-solid Culture of Life that won’t waver.” said Claire Bartlett, executive director of Georgia Life Alliance.

The Georgia March for Life on Thursday, February 22, 2024, will start with a rally at the State Capitol building at 10:00 am ET followed by the March at 11:00 am ET.

SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

  • Georgia Attorney General Christopher M. Carr
  • State Senator Ed Setzler, District 37
  • State Representative Lauren Daniel, District 117
  • U.S. Representative Rich McCormick, GA-6
  • Georgia Commissioner of Labor Bruce Thompson
  • Dr. Alveda King, Founder of Alveda King Ministries and Niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
  • Rhonda Killingsworth, From Lamb to Lion Ministry
  • Claire Bartlett, Executive Director, Georgia Life Alliance
  • Erin P. Getz, Director, State March Program, March for Life Education and Defense Fund
  • Auxiliary Bishop E. Bernard Shlesinger III, Archdiocese of Atlanta
  • Pastor Chuck Ramsey, Restoration Church

The Most Reverend Bishop E. Bernard Shlesinger III will lead the opening prayer, with Pastor Chuck Ramsey delivering the closing prayer.

WHEN:

  • 10:00 am ET – March for Life Rally begins
  • 11:00 am ET – March for Life begins

WHERE:

  • The rally will be held in Liberty Plaza, 262 Capitol Ave SE outside of the Georgia Capitol Building in Atlanta, GA.

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

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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March for Life, Partnered with the Family Foundation of Virginia, Announces Speakers for the 2024 Virginia March for Life

Pro-life Advocates and Legislators to Address Marchers in Richmond on February 21, 2024

RICHMOND, VA – Today the March for Life Education and Defense Fund, partnered with the Family Foundation of Virginia, announced speakers for the sixth annual Virginia March for Life, occurring on Wednesday, February 21. Marchers who gather at the Bell Tower outside of the Virginia Capitol Building to peacefully advocate for pro-life protections in state laws will be addressed by notable speakers, including: The Honorable Winsome Sears, Lieutenant Governor of Virginia; Dondi Costin, President, Liberty University; Felicia Pricenor, Vice President of Government Affairs, March for Life Education and Defense Fund; Victoria Cobb, President, Family Foundation of Virginia; Jonathan Alexandre, Senior Counsel, Liberty Counsel; and Candi Cushman, Vice President of Grassroots and Communications Strategies, Family Foundation of Virginia.

“The March for Life is delighted to once again partner with the Family Foundation of Virginia for the sixth annual Virginia March for Life as a part of the second annual Virginia Pro-Life Day. On this day, residents of the Commonwealth will advocate, rally, and march for care, compassion, and protection of both mother and child. With Virginia allowing abortion up until the third trimester, now more than ever, we need every person to witness and advocate for life affirming policies that support both mom and baby, born and unborn.” said Jeanne F. Mancini, President of March for Life Education and Defense Fund. 

“After November’s disappointing elections, the abortion industry is counting their future profits at the expense of women with eager anticipation of passing a constitutional amendment enacting abortion on demand for any reason to the moment of birth. We will remind our elected officials that they will pay a steep political price if they go along with this abortion extremism,” said Victoria Cobb, President of the Virginia Family Foundation.

The Virginia March for Life on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, will start with a rally at the State Capitol building at 11:00 am ET followed by the march at 12:00 pm ET.

SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

·         The Honorable Winsome Sears, Lieutenant Governor of Virginia

·         Dondi Costin, President, Liberty University

·         Felicia Pricenor, Vice President of Government Affairs, the March for Life Education and Defense Fund

·         Victoria Cobb, President, Family Foundation of Virginia

·         His Excellency Bishop Burbidge, Diocese of Arlington

·         His Excellency Bishop Knestout, Diocese of Richmond

·         Jonathan Alexandre, Senior Counsel, Liberty Counsel

·         Candi Cushman, Vice President of Grassroots and Communications Strategies,  Family Foundation of Virginia

·         Bishop Patrick Wooden Sr., Upper Room Church of God in Christ

The Most Reverend Bishop Patrick Wooden will lead the opening prayer, with The Most Reverend Bishop Michael F. Burbidge and The Most Reverend Bishop Barry C. Knestout delivering the closing prayer. Veritas Christian school will sing the National Anthem.

WHEN:

·         11:00 am ET – March for Life Rally begins

·         12:00 pm ET – March for Life begins

WHERE:

·         The rally will be held at the Bell Tower outside of the Virginia Capitol Building, near the corner of Bank St and N 9th St, Richmond, VA 23219-3673.

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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