FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 11, 2025 

Pro-Abortion Lawmakers Claim that Forcing Abortion-on-Demand Funded by Taxpayers Will Somehow Save Money 

Denver, CO – TODAY March for Life, in partnership with Pro-Life Colorado, is leading a demonstration of thousands in Denver. This, as pro-abortion lawmakers in the state claim that requiring taxpayers to broadly fund abortions through all nine months of pregnancy could be a cost-saver, as opposed to prioritizing comprehensive care for pregnant women and their children in Colorado. March for Life president Jennie Bradley Lichter is leading Coloradans in calling on Governor Jared Polis to veto SB25-183. If signed, this bill would allow as much as $2 million per year of taxpayer money to be spent on elective abortions at places like Planned Parenthood – lining the pockets of the abortion industry and violating the consciences of millions of Colorado taxpayers. This morning she issued the following comment:

“Today’s march uniting swaths of people from across the state is a resounding testament to Life in Colorado. Now more than ever, it’s important for all who care about protecting unborn babies and supporting moms who need a hand to make our voices heard and show that we aren’t deterred or discouraged; we will keep tirelessly and joyfully marching for life in Denver and across the country.”

Dr. Catherine Wheeler, former abortionist and Board Member of Pro-Life Colorado & the American Association of Pro-life OB/GYNs added:  

“Pro-Life Colorado and its more than 50 member organizations stand united together for women and families in partnering with the National March for Life today in our beloved state. Every child, planned or unplanned, is beautiful and deserving of love and protection. As a former abortionist who has come to see first-hand that abortion is NOT healthcare, I encourage you to join me in empowering every woman to do what is best for her well-being, and for her child’s. We stand fearless in our efforts today and will continue to work diligently for the change we need to see from lawmakers in Denver, and to advance true, life-affirming care for women and their babies.”

The Colorado March for Life brings together a diverse group of people from the Rocky Mountain State each year. Today’s demonstration is attended by young and old, families, secular people, and religious believers alike. Since the overturn of Roe vs. Wade, which restored the power to protect the unborn to the American people at both the state and federal level, March for Life has organized 30+ demonstrations at state capitols in red and blue states across the country.

In the state of Colorado alone, there are 80+ life-affirming clinics and resource centers aiding women, children, and families, working to provide them with excellent healthcare and provide for their unique material needs. 

Speakers at today’s rally include: 

– Dr. Marcus Button, board-certified family medicine physician and his wife, Jennifer Button, founders of Button Family Practice

– Jennie Bradley Lichter, president of March for Life

– Lauren Castillo, Chief Revenue Officer, Bella Health + Wellness and Board Chair of Pro-Life Colorado Action 

– Reverend James Maxwell, pastor and president of the Rocky Mountain District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod 

– State Representative Rebecca Keltie, representing District 16 

– Brittany Vessely, Board Member of Pro-life Colorado and Executive Director of the Colorado Catholic Conference 

– Tamra Axworthy, Vice President of Colorado Pregnancy Care Alliance and CEO of A Caring Pregnancy Center Life Services and Women’s Clinic

– Rich Bennett, Board Chairman for the Colorado Pregnancy Care Alliance, President and CEO of Life Network

– Maria Carpenter, Executive Director of Deeper Still Pikes Peak

– Beverly Jacobson, Founder and CEO of Mama Bear Care

– Sister Mary Grace, S.V., Sisters of Life

– Bishop Jorge Rodriguez, Auxiliary Bishop for the Diocese of Denver

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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 world’s largest annual human rights demonstration in Washington, DC every January.