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Profile of Jeanne Mancini in the Washington Post

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Profile of Jeanne Mancini in the Washington Post

 

Over the weekend, the Washington Post Magazine published a piece entitled, “I Could Use My Voice,” featuring ten activists from a wide spectrum of issues.

They even included a pro-life advocate, our very own Jeanne Mancini, President of the March for Life!

In the piece, Jeanne is able to share some of the truths that drive her and our work at the March for Life:

“I believe that everybody has inherent human dignity, from conception to natural death. And each person has the right to live out their unique mission. I can’t think of a more important social justice cause.”

 

The full piece also includes a video montage of the activists, with a clip of Jeanne at the March for Life, proclaiming, “pro-life is pro-woman!

Reflecting on the contentiousness of the issue of abortion, Jeanne goes on to say, “But you can’t back down because of fear, or what people think, or your reputation. You have to do what you know in your heart is right. How can you not?”

What an inspiring reminder for each of us!

In this time of cultural division, we each must stand strong in the truth of our beliefs and in our work to build a culture of life.

>>>> Be sure to read the entire segment on March for Life President Jeanne Mancini HERE.

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Maddi Runkles: Choosing Life

 

UPDATE (September 25, 2017): Congratulations Maddi on the birth of your precious son, Greyson!

Today we had the honor of hosting Maddi Runkles at our office for a Facebook Live conversation. During Maddi’s senior year of high school, this past year, she found herself facing an unexpected pregnancy, and in the midst of very challenging circumstances, she chose life.

We’re so grateful that she did, and she is expecting a baby boy in early September! We want to celebrate and honor her decision.

Watch the full conversation here:

As a concluding question, I asked Maddi, what advice she might have for someone watching who is also facing an unexpected pregnancy. Here is her inspiring response:

“It’s super cliche, but you can do it; it is worth it. Making the right choice is not always the easiest thing to do, but in the long run, it’s the best thing you can do.”

This is a very intimate and vulnerable topic, and we’re grateful for Maddi’s willingness to share. We want to reiterate her message of hope. Also, if anyone reading or watching this is facing an unexpected pregnancy, we would like to encourage you. There are many resources available and you can begin with checking out OptionLine.org.

Choosing life is empowering, and we hope you have seen how Maddi so beautifully embodies this.

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We Stand With Charlie Gard

 

Earlier today, the March for Life joined forces with other pro-life groups to show their support for Charlie Gard, a terminally ill baby in the U.K. whose parents have been denied all option of further alternative care. In an effort to rally support and to urge the Great Ormand Street Hospital to release Charlie to his parents, the pro-life groups hosted a press conference and prayer session this afternoon.

Additionally, the March for Life launched a petition drive and social media campaign to urge the hospital to #LetCharlieLive and allow his parents to seek alternative medical options.

>>>> Click HERE to sign the petition.

Watch the video of the press conference below:

>>>> Twitter Recap:

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March for Life and Other Pro-life Groups Launch Efforts to Support the U.K.’s Charlie Gard

 

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Contact:

Kate Bryan – kbryan@crcpublicrelations.com
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Phone: 703-683-5004

Campaign to kick-off with a press conference, petition, and social media push

Washington, D.C. – March for Life announced that they will join forces with other pro-life groups to show their support for Charlie Gard, a terminally ill baby in the U.K. whose parents have been denied all option of further alternative care. In an effort to rally support and to urge the Great Ormand Street Hospital to release Charlie to his parents, the pro-life groups will host a press conference and prayer this afternoon, as well as launch a petition drive and social media campaign to urge the hospital to #LetCharlieLive and allow his parents to seek alternative medical options.

“Every life is a gift and worth fighting for, and we plan to do everything in our power to be a voice and to protect the inherent dignity of little Charlie Gard.  Our hearts go out to the Gard family and we hope that their wishes for Charlie to be released and to seek alternative medical treatment will soon be respected,” said Jeanne Mancini, President of March for Life.

The press conference and prayer will be held today Thursday July 6th, 2017 in the Murrow Room of the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. at 12PM ET, and will feature speakers from pro-life groups including March for Life, Susan B. Anthony List, Concerned Women for America, Americans United for Life, and Students for Life. More details below.

March for Life also launched a petition today urging the Great Ormand Street Hospital to allow the parents of Charlie Gard to seek alternative treatment for him elsewhere and to rally the pro-life community to stand with Charlie via social media, using the hashtags #LetCharlieLive and #CharlieGard. Samples below:

 

MEDIA ADVISORY

What: Press Conference and Prayer in Support of Charlie Gard

Where: Murrow Room, National Press Club 529 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20045

When: Thursday July 6th at 12:00pm ET

Speakers include:

  • Jeanne Mancini, President of March for Life
  • Marjorie Dannenfelser, President of Susan B. Anthony List
  • Penny Nance, CEO of Concerned Women for America
  • Catherine Glenn Foster, President and CEO of Americans United for Life
  • Tina Whittington, Executive Vice President, Students for Life of America

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MfL Statement on Senate Health Care Bill

“While we appreciate the inclusion of language to redirect federal funds away from abortion groups like Planned Parenthood, the reality is that necessary pro-life protections in this bill will be stripped by the Senate Parliamentarian, as we have now publicly heard from two Senators. If this happens, one of the most egregious aspects of Obamacare — tax credits for plans covering abortion — will continue under this Administration and Congress. Abortion is not healthcare.” –

Jeanne Mancini, President of March for Life