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Thank you for sharing your #WhyWeMarch and #LoveSavesLives stories!

This is my daughter, she was born at 28 weeks.
There are people who support aborting babies her size or even bigger.
She fought to live for 63 days in the NICU, before finally coming home.
Today she is almost 13, and ABSOLUTELY amazing.#WhyWeMarch#MarchforLife#Stand4Life pic.twitter.com/SNSNrEVoat

— TheFOO (@PolitiBunny) January 19, 2018

My 3rd daughter. The one whom I was told was “not compatible with life”, due to several heart defects. The 1st pic was an hr after her heart surgery at 6 mos, 2nd pic was just 3 days later. The last pic–her now, 5YO at her last appt. She starts soccer next week #MarchForLife pic.twitter.com/r7I86YRA89

— Krystle Schoonveld (@TarheelKrystle) January 19, 2018

Fun fact: I was born at 24 weeks. In more than half of the US states, my mother would have been allowed to abort me.

I march for the kids like me.#MarchforLife #WhyWeMarch

— mackenzie howard (@hesitant_gerard) January 19, 2018

My biological mother chose life & even in the midst of alcoholism and a toxic lifestyle she still had he courage to choose life. I thank her daily for choosing me, and for my adoptive family for taking me in. I marched for her, and I live for those without a voice. #WhyWeMarch

— Father Ed Bresnahan (@fatherbresnahan) January 19, 2018

In college my best friend called me panicked because she was pregnant and had scheduled an abortion. Today, because she chose love, her baby is a spunky 5-year-old and full of joy! #whywemarch #LoveSavesLives

— Maddie Maher (@maddiemaher) January 19, 2018

My little cousin was born 3 months premature. There are people who believe he would’ve been eligible to be aborted at the time of his birth.

He is almost 2 now and our sweet miracle.

Every life has value, no matter what stage of development.#WhyWeMarch #MarchForLife pic.twitter.com/NbgZVXnkkT

— Caroline Craig (@CeeJayCraig) January 19, 2018

My daughter’s birthmom chose life #WhyWeMarch. #MarchForLife. #adoptionislove. #adoptionnotabortion

— Paula Lattanzi (@Catholicsarcasm) January 19, 2018

As shared in the 2018 March for Life Facebook Event:

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:

Kate Bryan – kbryan@crcpublicrelations.com; 703.683.5004 x1136

Mari Buttarazzi – mbuttarazzi@crcupublicrelations.com; 703.683.5004 x1120

Megan Wilburn – mwilburn@crcpublicrelations.com; 703.683.5004 x1106

“Since his first day in office, President Trump has remained steadfast on his campaign promises to the pro-life cause and has actively worked to protect the unborn…We welcome our 45th President, Donald Trump, to the 45th annual March for Life.” – Jeanne Mancini, President of March for Life

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The March for Life is honored to announce that the 45^th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, will address the 45^th annual March for Life live from the White House Rose Garden via satellite on January 19^th, 2018. President Donald Trump will be the first sitting US president to address the event via satellite from the White House in the March for Life’s 45-year history.

“We are most grateful to announce that President Donald Trump will address the 45th annual March for Life from The White House via satellite on Friday January 19th. Since his first day in office, President Trump has remained steadfast on his campaign promises to the pro-life cause and has actively worked to protect the unborn,” said Jeanne Mancini, President of March for Life.

“Over the past year, the Trump administration has significantly advanced pro-life policy, and it is with great confidence that, under his leadership, we expect to see other pro-life achievements in the years to come. We welcome our 45th President, Donald Trump, to the 45th annual March for Life.”

President Donald Trump will headline this year’s lineup of pro-life leaders speaking at the March for Life, including House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI), Pam Tebow, Matt and Adrianna Birk, Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA), Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-IL), Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Bishop Vincent Matthews Jr., and Sister Bethany Madonna.

Over one hundred thousand Americans are expected to travel from across the country to our nation’s capital for this year’s March for Life, a demonstration that stands against the greatest human rights violation of our time – abortion-on-demand. The theme of this year’s March for Life is “Love Saves Lives”, embodying the true spirit and mission of the pro-life movement by enlisting the power of love to empower others to choose life.

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MEDIA ADVISORY

The 45^th Annual March for Life

“Love Saves Lives”

What: The 45^th Annual March for Life

When: January 19^th, 2018

MFL Rally – starts at 11:20am ET *featuring musical guest Plumb and speakers listed below

March for Life – starts at 1:00pm ET (directly after the rally concludes)

Where: MFL Rally –  12th St. on the National Mall, between Madison Drive and Jefferson Drive

March for Life – Constitution Avenue between 12th and 14th Streets, ends at steps of Supreme Court

Who: Confirmed speakers include:

• President of the United States Donald J. Trump
• House Speaker Paul Ryan
• Pam Tebow, mother former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow
• Matt Birk, former NFL player, and wife Adrianna Birk
• U.S. Representative Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA)
• U.S. Representative Dan Lipinski (D-IL)
• U.S. Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ)
• Sr. Bethany Madonna, Sisters of Life
• Bishop Vincent Matthews Jr., President of the International Missions Department of the Church of God in Christ
• *More TBA

Additional March for Life Events: *all events listed below will be hosted at the Renaissance Hotel, 999 9^th St NW, Washington, D.C., 20001*

Jan. 18^th, 2018:

• MFL Conference and Expo, 9:00AM – 12:00PM ET. Speakers include keynote speaker Stephanie Gray (Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform), moderator Kathryn Jean Lopez (National Review Online), Kelly Rosati (Focus on the Family), Tim Saccoccia (Knights of Columbus), Moira Gaul (Charlotte Lozier Institute)
• MFL Youth Rally, 2:00PM – 4:00PM ET. Speakers include musical guest The Restless, Jeanne Mancini (March for Life), Andrew Wood (Hope Resource Center), Bryan Kemper (Stand True Pro-Life Outreach), Katie Yoder (Media Research Center), Casey Mattox (Alliance Defending Freedom), Anna Allgaier (Students for Life), Kara Sorenson (Feminists for Life), Tom McClusky (March for Life Action), Christina Marie Bennett (Family Institute of Connecticut)

Jan. 19^th, 2018:

• 36^th Annual Rose Dinner, 7:00pm ET. Keynote Speaker is Pam Tebow.

For more information on events and details, visit http://marchforlife.org/ and follow March for Life on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Please send your RSVP and/or questions to one of the following contacts –

Kate Bryan – kbryan@crcpublicrelations.com; 703.683.5004 x1136

Mari Buttarazzi – mbuttarazzi@crcupublicrelations.com; 703.683.5004 x1120

Megan Wilburn – mwilburn@crcpublicrelations.com; 703.683.5004 x1106

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On Monday, January 15, 2018, March for Life President Jeanne Mancini joined Fox and Friends to react to news that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called pro-life views “out of touch with society.” She also had an opportunity to talk about the upcoming 45th Annual March for Life on Friday, January 19, 2018!

Watch Jeanne Mancini on Fox and Friends:

Be sure to catch @JeanneMFL on @foxandfriends Monday morning at 8:20 am EST! #whywemarch #lovesaveslives pic.twitter.com/0usUtoK8nC

— March for Life (@March_for_Life) January 15, 2018

Starting our @March_for_Life week media on @FoxNews @foxandfriends here soon! #WhyWeMarch

— Jeanne F. Mancini (@jeannemfl) January 15, 2018

“Roe v. Wade had led to 59 million abortions – most Americans (8 out of 10) want abortion restricted.” – @jeannemfl #MarchforLife #WhyWeMarch pic.twitter.com/EfGFI18Bhw

— March for Life (@March_for_Life) January 15, 2018

“The #marchforlife is #prolife, pro-science and mostly young people!” – @jeannemfl on @foxandfriends #whywemarch

— March for Life (@March_for_Life) January 15, 2018

Thank you for always representing the cause with integrity, compassion, and respect. I am thankful for you!

— Callie Cowan (@Callie_Cowan) January 15, 2018

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Guest blog post by Liana Campanella

The crowds that made up the March for Life in January 2017 truly surprised me as a newcomer. I’m not sure what I was expecting, but whatever I had in my head, the reality proved far, far better.

I had heard about the March for Life since I was in middle school. It seemed like a nice thing nice people did, but I never participated. On the rare occasions it was covered in the news I consumed, it was the same old, same old story. I never really imagined myself in the crowd, although I am and always have been pro-life.  Yet in 2017, a series of events in my life led me to book a train ticket, bundle up, and see for myself. There will never be enough words to express how thankful I am that I did.

The reality is that the recycled stock photos and reworked copy that circle the news rooms of our country, then come flying at us as “the latest” could never tell the true story of this March. The broad brush with which society tries to paint “pro-lifers” turned out to be nothing more than a fabrication, and a boring, trivial one at that compared to the vibrant, inspiring reality. Here is a brief account of what I experienced, much of it to my surprise.

One of the first things that I noticed was that these crowds were certainly not just women, nor were they simply “men, women, and children.” I met and shared a great 8 or so hours with thousands of individuals representing most, if not all, of our 50 States.  Quite frankly, I lost track around the 20th state someone mentioned they were from, as I attempted to get a grasp on the significance of all those people traveling all those miles without any recognition or reimbursement. I live just an hour from the Mall, but some people took buses through the night or, in some cases, for days, while others rode their Harleys, and quite a few that I talked to even flew.

This truly eclectic group was comprised of Washingtonians, immigrants from around the world, and extended families who traveled from multiple places to meet on the Mall and celebrate life together. In the crowd there were new parents, expectant mothers, and grieving parents. Biological fathers who were not allowed a say in the abortion of their children held heart-wrenching signs, quietly sharing their stories that society overwhelmingly silences, and one particularly memorable group of adoptive fathers was constantly engaged in rounding up a gaggle of the young kids they chose to love and parent. Grandparents, great-grandparents and lifelong friends stood together united in love and hope for all the generations represented.

Several in the crowds – as well as one of the speakers – spoke in one or more of the five languages I could understand, which was thrilling to hear. Countless others created a beautiful chorus of languages around me that I couldn’t even place. Some wore boots and others went barefoot – yes, barefoot in January! – but we all marched in the same direction, our different words conveying the same meaning.

There were tattooed bikers and vanity-glasses wearing hipsters alongside soccer moms pushing strollers. Teachers, politicians, business owners, entrepreneurs, and artists bumped into me (or perhaps vice versa in some cases – it really was packed), and we briefly got to know one another. Several wheelchairs made their way through the crowds.  At least one of the individuals seated in them was recommended to be aborted about two decades ago to parents who clearly were fearless, dedicated, and full of love and compassion. They were also right: he was a blessing, a joy to be around, a benefit to society in spite of – and, I would even venture, because of – his disability.

Strangers protected children who got separated from their parents as if they were their own until the families could be reunited. There were plenty of teens and young adults representing their schools, sports teams, marching bands, choirs, youth groups and other organizations. Some of them were just goofy, maybe a bit sheepish or a bit of a showoff as they seek out their social footing among their peers, but who reminded those of us who have been in “the real world” for quite some time that life is a funny, beautiful, unpredictable thing – and that we can often value it even more in retrospect, given the chance. More importantly, they reminded us that every voice counts no matter the age of the speaker. We’re all in this together.

I watched a teenager pick up fallen cash and return it to the owner, a stranger whom the teen treated like a friend. I met people of various faiths and had some really fantastic conversations as I walked alongside clergymen who devote their lives to promoting beliefs that, quite frankly, I don’t share in the least. I met people who claim to have no religious affiliation or personal faith and they were not at all offended by my Christian views. In other words, I met the real people of my country and my world, not their carefully-edited, painfully narrow, and utterly fallacious stereotypes.

When I offered to help a woman struggling with her rolling bags, I met one of the most incredible and resilient human beings I think I may ever have the privilege to meet in this lifetime. (Diane B., if this ever happens to get to you in the unpredictable world of social media and cyberspace, please know I will be keeping you, your family, and the dreams you seem destined to achieve in my prayers!) I also hugged our Lyft driver who had never really considered identifying as either pro-choice or pro-life. His story spells it out though: not only did he raise five of his own children and step-children, he and his wife took in two very young extended family members and raised them as their own – helping the younger of the two through crucial developmental stages after he had suffered repeated traumatic events from infancy. He had also been a foster parent and is considering adoption as his own children are growing a bit older.

The truth is, it would be effortless to double, if not triple this already lengthy account with all of the amazing things I saw, heard, felt, and shared as part of this experience. But there’s really no need to go on when the sum of all of the magnificent parts of the 2017 March for Life was the profound respect for the sanctity of life – ALL human life. This was presented in the opening addresses and repeated all throughout the event. Yes, there is a special focus on the unborn at this march, but I challenge everyone not to stop listening there. We certainly didn’t, nor do we, nor will we.

The March for Life 2018 is right around the corner. I can’t encourage you enough to come, and hope to bump into you there.

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On Saturday, January 13, pro-life Americans marched for life all around the country!

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“Every child deserves to be born. Every child deserves to have a voice.”

>>>> WATCH as this message is proclaimed in our 2018 March for Life “Love Saves Lives” promo video!

As I shared in a recent article for Focus on the Family, “We’ve been at this for quite a while – this year will mark the 45th annual March for Life. Our event is peaceful and nonviolent. Love is our mission. We work to end abortion; we seek a time when abortion is unthinkable.”

Will you be the voice for the unborn child that has no voice? For the expectant mother who needs love and support?

Join pro-life America at the 2018 March for Life on Friday, January 19th.

>>>> 2018 March for Life Information.

Even if you cannot attend, we still need your voice to share our message. Let your friends, family, and the world know #WhyWeMarch.

>>> See your #WhyWeMarch posts at WhyWeMarch.org

See you in one week!

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Kate Bryan – kbryan@crcpublicrelations.com; 703-683-5004 x1136

Mari Buttarazzi – mbuttarazzi@crcpublicrelations.com; 703-683-5004 x1120

“It is an honor to have Speaker Ryan…an unwavering champion for the pro-life cause,” said March for Life President Jeanne Mancini

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The March for Life is excited to announce that House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) will address the 45^th annual March for Life, the world’s largest annual pro-life demonstration, in Washington, D.C. on January 19^th, 2018.

“It is an honor to have Speaker of the House Paul Ryan address the 45^th annual March for Life. Speaker Ryan has been an unwavering champion for the pro-life cause since taking office, and continues to utilize his post to promote the inherent dignity of the human person at all stages of life,” said Jeanne Mancini, President of March for Life.

“We are grateful for the significant strides U.S. Congress made in the last year to protect and defend the most innocent among us, and are confident that 2018 will see even more pro-life progress with Speaker Ryan leading the charge.”

House Speaker Ryan will join fellow Congressional colleagues Rep. Jaime Herrera-Beutler (R-WA), Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-IL), and Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) in speaking at the March for Life, in addition to Tim Tebow’s mother Pam Tebow, former NFL player Matt Birk and his wife Adrianna, President of the Heritage Foundation Kay Coles James, and Sisters of Life’s Sister Bethany Madonna.

Over one hundred thousand Americans are set to travel from across the country to our nation’s capital for this year’s March for Life, a demonstration that seeks to stand against the greatest human rights violation of our time – abortion-on-demand. The theme of this year’s March for Life is “Love Saves Lives”, embodying the true spirit and mission of the pro-life movement by enlisting the power of love to empower others to choose life.

More speakers and guests to be announced.

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MEDIA ADVISORY

The 45^th Annual March for Life

“Love Saves Lives”

What: The 45^th Annual March for Life

When: January 19^th, 2018

MFL Rally – starts at 11:30am ET *featuring musical guest Plumb and speakers listed below

March for Life – starts at 1:00pm ET (directly after the rally concludes)

Where: MFL Rally –  12th St. on the National Mall, between Madison Drive and Jefferson Drive

March for Life – Constitution Avenue between 12th and 14th Streets, ends at steps of Supreme     Court

Who: Confirmed speakers include:

• Speaker of the House Paul Ryan
• Pam Tebow, mother of NFL/MLB star Tim Tebow
• Matt Birk, former NFL player, and wife Adrianna Birk
• U.S. Representative Jaime Herrera-Beutler (R-WA)
• U.S. Representative Dan Lipinski (D-IL)
• U.S. Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ)
• Kay Coles James, President of The Heritage Foundation
• Sr. Bethany Madonna, Sisters of Life
• *More TBA

Additional March for Life Events: *all events listed below will be hosted at the Renaissance Hotel, 999 9^th St NW, Washington, D.C., 20001*

Jan. 18^th, 2018:

• MFL Conference and Expo, 9:00AM – 12:00PM ET. Speakers include keynote speaker Stephanie Gray (Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform), moderator Kathryn Jean Lopez (National Review Online), Kelly Rosati (Focus on the Family), Tim Saccoccia (Knights of Columbus), Mai Bean (Charlotte Lozier Institute)
• MFL Youth Rally, 2:00PM – 4:00PM ET. Speakers include musical guest The Restless, Jeanne Mancini (March for Life), Andrew Wood (Hope Resource Center)

Jan. 19^th, 2018:

• 36^th Annual Rose Dinner, 7:00pm ET. Keynote Speaker is Pam Tebow.

For more information on events and details, visit http://marchforlife.org/ and follow March for Life on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Please send your RSVP and/or questions to one of the following contacts –

Kate Bryan – kbryan@crcpublicrelations.com; 703.683.5004 x1136

Mari Buttarazzi – mbuttarazzi@crcupublicrelations.com; 703.683.5004 x1120

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Even if you are not able to attend the 45th Annual March for Life on Friday, January 19, 2018, your voice is still important!

Here are a few things that you can do:

1. Show your support on social media.
   • Support the March for Life and the pro-life cause on Friday using #whywemarch.
   • We want our friends, family, and the world to know why we are marching.
   • All of your #whywemarch and #marchforlife posts will be compiled at WhyWeMarch.org.
   • This is how we change our culture, with the truth and love of our advocacy.
     
2. Send your lawmakers a pro-life message.
   • We need every March for Life participant to engage with their Congressman and Senators asking them to prioritize pro-life policies!
   • Simply text MARCH to 73075 and you’ll receive a text back to be able to communicate with your lawmakers.
   • You can also invite your lawmakers to the March for Life so they can witness the strength of pro-life America!
3. Change your profile picture to say “I march for life”
   • Let your social media friends know that you march for life!
   • Click the link to update your Facebook profile >>> support the March for Life with your profile picture.
4. Facebook Live videos
   • All week we will be sharing LIVE updates on Facebook about the March for Life – please tune in!
   • On Friday, at noon, we will go LIVE with the March for Life rally, from the National Mall. Please SHARE this video on your social networks – we want millions of people tuning in to hear the truth of the pro-life message!
   • (Plus, we have an amazing line-up of speakers – click HERE to see the full list!
     
     
5. Stay connected with the March for Life
   • While we march on January 19, our important pro-life work happens all year-round.
   • Our theme this year is “Love Saves Lives.” Choosing life is not always easy, but it is the loving, empowering, and self-sacrificial option. Love is universally attractive because it is directed towards others. Love is what we all strive for because deep-down we are all drawn to give of ourselves in this way. Love saves lives in countless ways.
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The 45th Annual March for Life is just two weeks away!

On Friday, January 19, 2018, will you march for those who cannot speak for themselves?

Will you march to end abortion, the greatest human rights abuse of our time?

It’s not too late to begin planning your trip! Below are some helpful resources:

• Get the rally details here: bit.ly/MFL18info
• Download a Trip Planner: bit.ly/2018MFL
• Check our Trip Finder: bit.ly/mfltripfinder

You can also download our 2018 March for Life app, which includes a schedule, an interactive map, and other helpful tools to prepare for your trip, and for use while in Washington. D.C. It’s also a great way to connect with fellow marchers!

• Download for iPhone: bit.ly/mfl2018app 
• Download for Android: bit.ly/mfl2018android

We hope you’ll join us at the 2018 March for Life on Friday, January 19th, 2018 to make a stand for what’s most important.

Together, we will show the world #WhyWeMarch!

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