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Even if you are not able to attend the 44th Annual March for Life on Friday, January 27, 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 (and #marchforlife).
   • 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 send a message to their Congressman and Senators asking them to prioritize pro-life policies in the new Congress.
   • Simply text MARCH4LIFE to 99-000 and you’ll receive a text back with a link to send a quick pro-life message to your lawmakers.
   • OR go to the March for Life Action Center and send a message directly from that page.
     
     
3. Change your profile picture to say “I march for life”
   • Let your social media friends know that you march for life!
   • Follow these 3 easy steps >>> 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 27, our important pro-life work happens all year-round.
   • Our theme this year is “the power of one” – each and every one of us is needed to make a difference for the pro-life cause in our communities and culture.
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Today is Inauguration Day, and I am reminded of how blessed we are to live in the United States of America and witness the peaceful transition of government from one Administration to the next.

Under the Obama Administration, our nation saw an unprecedented expansion of government abortion funding, and the prosecution of pro-life Americans – like the Little Sisters of the Poor and the staff at the March for Life! – because of our pro-life beliefs.

I am hopeful about the incoming Administration. I am optimistic that in these next 100 days, and coming years, we can see a reversal of pro-abortion policies in our government. The new Congress presents the pro-life movement with many opportunities to pass pro-life legislation and advance a culture of life.

President-Elect Trump has made pro-life promises and has assembled a team of personnel with incredible pro-life convictions, and qualifications, starting with Vice-President Elect Pence. (In fact, senior advisor to the incoming president, Kellyanne Conway, will be speaking at the March for Life one week from today. In a recent interview, she referred to herself as “one of the pro-life rank and file.”)

But this won’t happen unless our voices are heard. Pro-life Americans cannot sit back and expect Washington, D.C. to do the work. We must hold our elected officials accountable and demand an end to abortion extremism.

Our pro-life priorities for 2017 include:

• H.R. 7, The No Taxpayer Funding of Abortion Act, codifying the Hyde amendment and federal funding of abortion.
• Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, restricting abortion after 5 months of pregnancy, at which point babies can feel pain.
• Legislation defunding Planned Parenthood, the nation’s largest abortion provider.

Will you write to your elected officials in Washington and encourage them to prioritize pro-life legislation? (Click the Take Action button below to do so – every voice matters!)

I also want you to know that, on behalf of all marchers, March for Life Action will be working tirelessly in the coming months to make sure these priorities are passed and signed into law,

Furthermore, earlier this month, March for Life Action announced the launch of a new and comprehensive “Pro-Life Scorecard” to identify and measure national pro-life legislation to keep you informed and hold elected representatives accountable.

>>>> See March for Life Action’s announcement on a comprehensive pro-life congressional scorecard.

Just days before we march for life, the House of Representatives will vote on H.R. 7, the No Taxpayer Funding of Abortion Act. Do not delay, in sending this important pro-life message to your congressman and senators.

Thank you for all you do for the cause of life. We are grateful for you and look forward to seeing you one week from today in D.C. for the March for Life!

Visit our ACTION CENTER to send a pro-life message to your lawmakers!

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Get ready to make thousands of new friends with your fellow pro-life students! We want to make sure that you have a meaningful March for Life experience, and that we are a unified movement to impact our friends, culture, and our representatives in government.

Below are a few tips!

1. Connect with the March for Life
   • Follow us on social media – this is the best way to stay connected and engaged with what’s happening.
     • Facebook: TheMarchforLife
     • Twitter: @March_for_Life
     • Instagram @marchforlife
     • Snapchat (themarchforlife)
   • Download the 2017 March for Life app – great guide with content and information on the March for Life and pro-life activism – perfect for a long bus ride! The app is available for Apple and Android devices. Text MFL2017 to 99-000 to get the download link.
2. Hashtags
   • We want our friends, family, and the world to know why we are marching.
   • Our primary hashtag is #WhyWeMarch. Use this in all your posts, and share why you are marching.
   • On Instagram, you can also use #marchforlife, #prolife, #prolifegen, #standforlife, #powerofone #prolifeprowoman, or perhaps your group has a specific hashtag – be creative!
   • 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.
3. Pictures and videos
   • You can be a “citizen journalist” at the March for Life – upload your pictures and videos with #whywemarch to show the truth of the beauty –and size of the crowd! – at the March for Life.
   • Tag your local news station on Twitter/Facebook, or national news stations as well.
   • Post a video or email to info@marchforlife.org of you or your group sharing #WhyWeMarch.
4. Facebook Live
   • This is a new tool that allows Facebook users to livestream events, and these videos reach a much larger group of people than regular Facebook posts – this is a great opportunity to show the truth of the March for Life!
5. Pro-life policy
   • Now more than ever, it is important that our lawmakers hear from pro-life Americans – especially young people! In addition to social media messages, we need every March for Life participant to send a message to their Congressman and Senators asking them to prioritize pro-life policies in the new Congress.
   • Simply text MARCH4LIFE to 99-000 and you’ll receive a text back with a link to send a quick pro-life message to your lawmakers.
6. Other random tips
   • Consider wearing gloves that have screen sensitive finger tips!
   • Bring an extra battery charger for your devices!
   • Don’t forget your pro-life signs!

The March for Life is an incredible experience, and we know that you will be inspired and encouraged in your pro-life convictions. Our theme this year is “the power of one.” Your voice can make a difference, during the March for Life and throughout the year.

Together, we can change our culture for life!

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PRESS RELEASE: January 19^th, 2017

CONTACT: Kate Bryan kbryan@crcpublicrelations.com;
Mari Buttarazzi mbuttarazzi@crcpublicrelations.com;
Matille Thebolt mthebolt@crcpublicrelations.com

Kellyanne Conway to be joined by newly added Congressional Members, rounding out an exciting line-up of guest speakers

Washington, D.C. – The March for Life is thrilled to announce its official list of guest speakers, set to address the world’s largest annual pro-life demonstration in Washington, D.C. on January 27^th, 2017.

Kellyanne Conway, the highest-ranking White House official to ever speak at the March, will now be joined by Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), Representative Mia Love (R-UT) and Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ), along with many other prominent pro-life figures – including Archbishop of New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Baltimore Ravens tight end Benjamin Watson, former Planned Parenthood Director and founder of ‘And Then There Were None’ Abby Johnson, Mexican Telenovela star Karyme Lozano, author and radio host Eric Metaxas, Bishop Vincent Matthews of the Church of God in Christ, who advocates for adoption in the African-American community, and a surprise VIP at the March for Life rally on the National Mall on January 27^th, 2017.

“I’m delighted to welcome a remarkable line-up of rally speakers for what will truly be a historic 44^th annual March for Life,” said Jeanne Mancini, President of March for Life.

“Each of our speakers exemplifies this year’s theme, ‘the power of one’, in a beautiful way,” noted Mancini. “Their words are sure to motivate the marchers, as well as the millions of pro-life Americans who will be watching, who dedicate themselves to restoring a culture of life in the United States.”

Tens of thousands of Americans are set to travel from across the nation to D.C. for this year’s March for Life, which seeks to promote the dignity of every human life and to stand against the greatest human rights violation of our time – abortion-on-demand.

The 44^th Annual March for Life

January 27^th, 2017
MFL Rally – starts at 11:45am ET
March for Life – starts around 1:00pm ET (directly after the Rally concludes)

The March for Life and the Rally will begin on the grounds of the National Mall and the MFL will end in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Confirmed Speakers include:

• Kellyanne Conway, Senior Counselor to President-elect Trump.
• Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York.
• Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA).
• Rep. Mia Love (R-UT).
• Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ).
• Benjamin Watson, Tight End for the Baltimore Ravens.
• Abby Johnson, Former Planned Parenthood Director and founder of “And Then There Were None”.
• Karyme Lozano, Mexican telenovela star.
• Eric Metaxas, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author and host of The Eric Metaxas Show.
• Bishop Vincent Mathews Jr., President at Church of God In Christ World Missions.
• Surprise VIP Guest TBA.

Events Preceding the March: January 26^th, 2017 at the Renaissance Hotel, 999 Ninth Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20001

MFL Conference, 9:00AM – 12:00PM ET. Speakers include Syliva Slifko (ICU Mobile), Amy Ford (Embrace Grace), Callie Jett (Talk About Adoption), Dr. Jeff Pauls (Vitae Foundation)

MFL Youth Rally, 2:00PM – 4:00PM ET. Speakers include Ryan Scott Bomberger (The Radiance Foundation), Jeanne Mancini (March for Life), Bryan Kemper (Stand True Pro-Life Outreach), Jess Barfield (Stand for Life Movement), Lauren Merz (Live Action), Amanda Lord (Students for Life of America)

MFL Expo, 9:00AM – 8:00PM ET. Featuring over seventy-five exhibitors
cont’d 8:00AM – 10:30AM and 4:00PM – 7:00PM ET on January 27^th

More info at http://marchforlife.org/
Facebook:  http://facebook.com/themarchforlife
Twitter: @March_for_Life Instagram: @marchforlife #whywemarch

For press credentials to any and/or all the events listed above, please contact one of the following:

Kate Bryan – kbryan@crcpublicrelations.com; 703.683.5004 x1136
Matille Thebolt – mthebolt@crcpublicrelations.com; 571.501.4067
Mari Buttarazzi – mbuttarazzi@crcpublicrelations.com; 703.683.5004 x1120

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Guest blog post by Rebekah Buell

In 2012, at the age of 17, I found out I was pregnant. It was the summer before my senior year of high school, so, needless to say, I was both shocked and scared. But, with much support, I chose life for my son and went on to graduate high school and even got accepted into a local university.

Things, however, did not stay great. About half way through my freshman year of college, my relationship became extremely abusive, and I decided that I needed to get out for mine and my son’s safety. Just as I did, I found out I was pregnant again. I was just shy of 19 and a teen mom to a toddler, and the thought of having another child seemed daunting and impossible.

It broke my heart, but, I chose to have an abortion… despite growing up and currently attending church and knowing this was morally wrong. Just like so many others, my mindset was not clear, and I panicked. In that moment of uncertainty that only an unplanned pregnancy can cause, I justified my actions, compromised my morals and headed to the abortion clinic.

On March 13th, 2013, I walked into Planned Parenthood, sat down, and swallowed the first of two abortion pills. I was sent on my way and instructed to take the second the following day to complete the process. But, when I got to my car, I had a radical change of heart.

Still outside of Planned Parenthood, I cried and prayed, as I felt deep regret for the decision I had just made. I looked online for help, but found nothing until I finally came across abortionpillreversal.com. The site offered a hotline number, and when I called, a nurse from a pregnancy center answered and explained that a regimen had just been released to reverse the abortion pill I had taken. I knew it wasn’t certain to work, but I was desperate. She found (and I drove) to a doctor 2 hours away who began progesterone injections, which I continued for weeks, as we tried to save my baby.

Despite the abortion clinic calling and saying that this would not work, I continued on with my pregnancy, and my second son, Zechariah, was born on 10/20/2013. He is one of the first reversal-babies in the world, and let me tell you, he is not just surviving, he is thriving, as he was and is perfectly healthy.

One selfless woman who answered my call, One caring pregnancy center, One doctor willing to take a chance, all led to one little, precious child being saved and one desperate mother being helped. That’s what is so amazing about this movement… we are all just “one,” yet, it is a powerful, domino effect that leads to real change and lives saved. Yes, because of ONE, my abortion was reversed, my life was redeemed, and my story is being re-written.

Through this journey, I have been on an “unplanned journey” that has led me to being a pro-life advocate, speaker, and most recently, –the community outreach coordinator for my local pregnancy center. I am dedicated to giving back to this movement through my life’s work and changing our society (politically and socially)!

God bless every single ONE that plays a role in this ministry. I am thankful for you, and I am thankful to now stand with you.

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The 44^th annual March for Life is right around the corner, and we are hearing that lots of first-time marchers will be joining us this year! Below are a few tips to make sure you’re ready.

See you on January 27th!

1. Be prepared for cold weather!
   • Check the weather forecast before you’ll leave, but bring your warmest winter coat, no matter what!
   • Wear layers – you can add or remove depending on the temperature.
   • Bring hot hands for pockets, gloves, or boots.
   • Definitely bring gloves and hats, and wear comfortable, water-proof shoes.
2. Stay connected with your group members.
   • The crowds are very large, so try and stay physically connected to your group as much as possible.
   • Make sure everyone has at least one leader’s cell phone number.
   • Give everyone a map – you can print off paper copies OR download the March for Life app.
   • Inform everyone of time and meeting place after the march is finished.
3. Know your transportation options.
   • Again, if you’re with a large group, make sure everyone is informed.
   • If you’re traveling with a small group, we recommend using public transportation.
   • Buy your metro cards ahead of time, and know the stations you are using.
4. Bring signs!
   • Be creative, and let the world know why we march!
   • Even if you forget or can’t bring signs, many groups will have signs to hand out on the National Mall.
5. Get ready to document your experience!
   • It’s important to show “why we march” – beforehand, post pictures, messages of why you will be marching for life with #whywemarch.
   • With the technology and social media options we have, every marcher can be a “citizen journalist.”
   • During the event, post pictures and videos of the crowd with #whywemarch & #marchforlife.
   • Facebook Live is a great way to showcase the March for Life to your network– use this before, during, and after to document your experience and show and tell the world, #WhyWeMarch.
   • See all your posts at WhyWeMarch.org.
   • Consider wearing gloves that have screen sensitive finger tips!
   • Bring an extra battery charger for your devices!
     
6. Attend the March for Life Expo
   • Visit the March for Life expo before or after the rally and march – this is a great way to get connected to pro-life organizations and ministries so that you can stay involved in the pro-life movement all year round.
   • You can get your #WhyWeMarch picture taken at the March for Life photo booth!
7. Stay connected with the March for Life
   • Sign up for text message alerts so you can get important, late-breaking information: Text MARCH4LIFE to 99-000.
   • Sign up for March for Life emails for information before and after the event.
   • Download the March for Life app for maps, schedule, speaker bios, etc.
   • Follow the March for Life on social media.
     • Facebook: TheMarchforLife
     • Twitter: @March_for_Life
     • Instagram @marchforlife
     • Snapchat (themarchforlife)

The March for Life is an incredibly important opportunity for pro-life Americans from all across the country to come together and be a unified voice for a culture of life. We hope you will join us!

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As you make your final preparations for your March for Life trip, be sure to include a visit to the March for Life expo in your schedule.

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Guest post by Alexandra Kilgore

I was born with a disability, Multiple Pterigium Syndrome. It is so rare that my specialist, top-tier doctors often know far less about it than I do. It’s so rare that I wasn’t even officially diagnosed until I was 10- that’s how flabbergasted the medical community was that I was alive. It’s so rare that until I was 11, I had never even heard of, much less met, a single other soul that has this same condition. Throughout my life, well-meaning doctors have tried to gently inform my parents that I wouldn’t live through the night, the day, the week, the year. They were convinced that I’d never walk, talk, or have the intellectual ability of my peers. It was plain to see that there were some who were frankly surprised my mother did not terminate her pregnancy. Yet here I stand-stand, after several reconstructive surgeries!- almost age 18, a senior in high school taking AP classes with over a 4.0 GPA, singing and dancing in my school’s

Throughout my life, well-meaning doctors have tried to gently inform my parents that I wouldn’t live through the night, the day, the week, the year. They were convinced that I’d never walk, talk, or have the intellectual ability of my peers. It was plain to see that there were some who were frankly surprised my mother did not terminate her pregnancy. Yet here I stand-stand, after several reconstructive surgeries!- almost age 18, a senior in high school taking AP classes with over a 4.0 GPA, singing and dancing in my school’s

Yet here I stand-stand, after several reconstructive surgeries!- almost age 18, a senior in high school taking AP classes with over a 4.0 GPA, singing and dancing in my school’s theater productions, running and winning a senatorial campaign to attend ALA Girls Nation, and living out Christ’s miracles every day.

The fact of the matter is that people are reluctant to admit that abortion is a disability issue. We don’t like the ugly reality that some babies are aborted because their lives are considered less full because of a disability. We cringe from the truth that many are reluctant to embrace people with disabilities and don’t see our value. Mothers are understandably terrified by grim odds and scary prenatal diagnoses and feel that they have no options. But a life is no less worthy just because it is not necessarily healthy. It is my hope that women choose to place the lives of their babies in God’s hands and to choose life. Not perfect life. Not glossy magazine life.

It is my hope that women choose to place the lives of their babies in God’s hands and to choose life. Not perfect life. Not glossy magazine life. Life that is wacky and amazing and challenging and absolutely no less wonderful for it. Looking at all my medical complications, surgeries, and hospital stays on paper is bleak. But a diagnosis can never capture someone’s ambition, love, courage, and zest. This is the true Power of One- just one person who can say, “I did it. I believe you can do it, too.”

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Pro-life Americans came out in huge crowds at various cities across the country to proclaim that life matters!

*hover over the picture to read the caption.

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The March for Life is two weeks from today!

In case you missed our Facebook Live announcement, we’re excited to have a fantastic line-up of speakers at the 2017 March for Life:

• Kellyanne Conway, Senior Counselor to President-elect Trump.
• Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York City.
• Benjamin Watson, Tight End for the Baltimore Ravens.
• Abby Johnson, Former Planned Parenthood Director and founder of “And Then There Were None”.
• Karyme Lozano, Mexican telenovela star.
• Eric Metaxas, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author and host of The Eric Metaxas Show.
• Bishop Vincent Mathews Jr., President at Church of God In Christ World Missions.
• And more to be announced!

Information on speakers and more details on the 44th annual March for Life can be found HERE. The rally will start at noon at the Washington Monument followed by the March at 1:00 p.m.

We also have two reminders for you:

1) The registration deadline for the March for Life Conference and Youth Rally (1/26) and Rose Dinner (1/27) is Friday, January 20th. For information on these events, check out the March for Life 2017 website.

2) Sign up for March for Life text message alerts so you can receive instant updates and late-breaking information about the March for Life. Text MFL2017 to 99-000 to receive these alerts.

In one week we will have a new President, and in exactly two weeks we will be marching for life – what incredible opportunities for the pro-life movement!

This is our time to come together and make our voices heard. We march because each and every person can change the course of our future. #WhyWeMarch

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