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Contact: Leslie Palma
917-697-7039
Pro-life advocates from across the state will gather in Jacksonville on Jan. 17 for the second annual Florida March for the Preborn, a public demonstration in support of the dignity and protection of unborn children and their mothers.
The March will bring together families, students, faith leaders, medical professionals and community members for a peaceful march and rally affirming the value of every human life. Participants will call for continued efforts to support families facing unplanned pregnancies and to build a culture that respects and protects the children in the womb.
“Florida has shown significant momentum in the last few years in protecting the unborn, but our work is far from finished,” said Priests for Life National Director Frank Pavone. “This march is an opportunity for Floridians to stand together, raise their voices, and show that compassion, support and life-affirming solutions are what our communities need.”
Speakers will include Lianna Rebolledo, who chose life for the daughter conceived in rape when Lianna was just 12 years old; Christine Yeargin, founder of Be Their Village; Emily Berning, founder and president of Let Them Live; Kimberly Bird of Live Action, and Sarah Neely of Operation Rescue.
Priests for Life, along with Florida Right to Life and the Defending Life Alliance of Florida are the primary sponsors of the event at James Weldon Johnson Park, 135 W. Monroe St, Jacksonville. An expo will begin at 10 a.m., followed by speakers and the March.
For more information, go to FloridaMarch.org
The Florida Right to Life Gala will take place the night before the March, and feature a keynote address from Tim Tebow, a former NFL quarterback who is now a best-selling author and well-known pro-life advocate.
The gala will be at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront. For ticket information, go to FLRTLGala.org.