In 2 weeks, we will be marching in Washington, D.C. to speak out against the greatest human rights violation of our time – abortion. Will you be there with us?
Be sure to add your name to the March for Life Movement Map and share with the world that you will be a voice for the voiceless on January 22. And add your #WhyWeMarch message on social media so that the culture knows WHY we are marching.
We will see you at the March for Life in a few weeks!
Each year that I go on the March for Life, a hunger for righteousness grows stronger in my heart. I have never been part of a more noble cause than the fight for life. I have been privileged to go on the March for Life with my fellow students three years in a row, this year being my fourth, and I can barely contain my excitement! My very own high school, Shanley High, was chosen to carry the lead banner. When our chaplain told us the news I was in shock, what an incredible HONOR! To lead the charge in the fight for life is almost unthinkable; with humble hearts I can only say that we all feel truly blessed to have this opportunity.
In past years, the most students that I have made the pilgrimage with has never exceeded 140 students. But this year, it is our goal to become the first high school in March for Life history to bring our entire student body! We have over 300 students! I’m ecstatic to see the enthusiasm and excitement grow in anticipation of the March. The March for Life has been one of the biggest impacts on my life, and I want as many people as possible to have the same opportunity to see what I see every January.
When walking down Constitution Avenue there is the biggest form of camaraderie between you and every single person in the March. You’re a team, one large family, and all are present for the same purpose. It doesn’t matter what religion, race, or age you are, you’re all there to reach a common goal. I have never experienced this feeling on such a massive scale before, and reminiscing on my very first March, it was the most overwhelmingly and joyous feeling I’ve ever experienced. But it instilled a drive in me to return every year since.
Some of my most favorite memories have been made on the March, you never fully know what you are going to experience. Every year is unique. But certain things never get old, such as the thrill of running up the steps to the Lincoln Memorial, going to the Smithsonian museums, and of course singing and praying your hearts out to protect the lives of the unborn. No matter how many times you go, the March for Life pilgrimage is worth it. My fellow students and I are able to be a part of something bigger than ourselves. We are able to be a voice for the voiceless.
Hundreds of thousands of Americans will soon flock to Washington, D.C. to advocate for life at the 2015 March for Life. While we truly believe that the tide is turning in the direction of the pro-life cause, the reasons we march are as pressing as ever.
Social media is a powerful medium to reveal the truth about abortion. Social media not only unifies countless and various pro-life voices who wouldn’t otherwise be able to come together, but it also allows for extraordinary images and facts to be shared with large numbers of pro-life advocates in a very short time-span.
Throughout this Sanctity of Life Month and leading up to the March for Life on the 22nd, we encourage pro-lifers to upload a photo to Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter with the hashtag #WhyWeMarch and the reason you’d like to share why we march for life on January 22nd. We’ll select 20 of our favorite photos to be a featured in March for Life video! You can participate even if you’re not attending the march in Washington, D.C. because building a culture of life is a unified effort that we are all in together!
The 2015 March for Life Theme is “Every Life is a Gift.” We’d love to see your Why We March pictures that incorporate our theme! You can read more about the theme HERE and HERE.
Be sure to visit our website for a gallery of your pictures. Get your cameras and your markers ready, and go tell the world why we march for life!
If you need any inspiration, check out our Facebook album of #WhyWeMarch pictures from 2014, and highlights from social media!
Despite the polar vortex, we marched for life! Thank you for sharing your pictures, your thoughts, and your hopes for a culture of life and the reasons WHY you march. As we look ahead to the 2015 March for Life in just a few short weeks, take a look back at the 2014 March for Life.
To quote, @katie_bischoff,
“Sorry for all the tweets, but this is something I’m kind of passionate about.”
We agree! We’ll see you at the March for Life on January 22, 2015!
Lots of plans are being made for the 2015 March for Life — only 41 days away! Check out what your fellow marchers are saying and sharing about marching for life on January 22, 2015! Keep sharing your plans so that we can grow the largest pro-life rally in the world! Will you be there to speak out for preborn babies?