Join us
next Wednesday, February 24th for our Stop Killing the Dream Activism Day in honor of Black History Month.
In an effort to advance Martin Luther King Jr’s ‘Dream’, we are exposing the horrific effects of the abortion industry on the African American Community.
Watch our videos, find more information, and download your Activism Day materials at www.StopKillingtheDream.com.
For Immediate Release
Contact: John-Paul Deddens
Phone: 217-255-6675
Email: johnpaul@prolifeillinois.com
Students Send Sweet Message to Springfield
College students travel to Springfield to lobby against “The Reproductive Health and Access Act”, deemed “Illinois FOCA”
Springfield, IL – On Thursday February 11, Illinois Students will converge in Springfield for a lobby day hosted by Students for Life of Illinois: “Cupcakes at the Capital”. Their lobbying efforts will focus on dissuading the Illinois General Assembly from passing “The Reproductive Health and Access Act”. The bill has been called the “Illinois Freedom of Choice Act,” due to its radical agenda to remove commonsense restrictions on abortion ranging from parental notification to right of conscience laws for health care providers.
Students will give cupcakes to the legislators with the message “Life is Sweet” written in the icing. “So often, people go into lobbying with a demanding spirit. We want to show our appreciation for our representatives, while at the same time boldly informing them of our stance on this crucial issue,” said John-Paul Deddens, Executive Director of Students for Life of Illinois. “Nothing in last year’s Illinois FOCA or what we expect to be introduced this year is meant to help women in need. It only tears down what few protections we have in Illinois.”
Students from over 13 different schools including University of Chicago, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Loyola University Chicago, Lewis University, Bradley University and Northern Illinois University will be lobbying Thursday in Springfield.
Students for Life of Illinois is an umbrella organization that exists to help college students bring about a culture of life on their campuses by providing resources, training and support. More on Students for Life of Illinois at www.ProLifeIllinois.com.
SFLI is excited to announce our Activism events for the spring semester:
Please check back at www.ProLifeIllinois.com as these dates approach to join with us in educating your campus!
The Illinois Version of FOCA is making a come back! The ACLU has pledged to
push this radical pro-abortion bill in Springfield again this year.
Students for Life of Illinois is hosting a pro-life lobby day on Thursday, February 11th, 2010 to stop the Illinois FOCA! Join us in Springfield to:
Register here to help us with planning, rides, and other logistics!
Register for the Summit now! Click here.
Eric Scheidler, from the Pro-Life Action League, recently sent this message out to his facebook group about the importance of this Summit.
In the midst of all the difficult pro-life battles going on right now — the Chicago Bubble Zone, abortion in the health care plan, and so on — there are still great signs of HOPE.
One of those signs of hope is the organization Students for Life of Illinois. All across our state, SFLI is raising up a new generation of committed, energetic pro-life leaders.
A week from Saturday SFLI is holding a Leadership Summit at Loyola University, and I’m honored to be part of the program.
The theme of this year’s summit is “Leadership. Media. Activism.”
As you might have guessed, I’m giving the talk on ACTIVISM. The other topics will be covered by two of my favorite pro-life leaders:
—> David Bereit, National Director of 40 Days for Life, will speak on LEADERSHIP.
—> Kristen Hawkins, Executive Director of Students for Life of America will speak on MEDIA.
I spoke at last year’s summit too and had a great time, so I’m really looking forward to this year’s summit — especially with heroes like David Bereit and Kristen Hawkins on the roster.
The Summit is open to high school seniors, undergraduate students and graduate students.
EVENT: Students for Life of Illinois 2009 Leadership Summit
WHEN: Saturday, October 24, 9:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Loyola U Crown Center, 1001 W. Loyola Ave, Chicago
MAP: http://tinyurl.com/crowncenterREGISTER —–> http://ProLifeIllinois.com/Summit
Registration is $30 and includes lunch and seminar materials.
Please pass this message along to all the pro-life college students and high school seniors you know. The Leadership Summit is an opportunity no pro-life student should miss.
Yours for Life,
– Eric
Eric Scheidler
Executive Director
Pro-Life Action League
http://prolifeaction.org
