March for Life

The Colorado march for life drew over 3,500 participants from all over the state and was marked by joy, love and optimism, which might be surprising considering Colorado is one of the most pro-abortion states in the nation.

The event was held on Friday, April 11 and co-hosted for the second year in a row by the national March for Life committee and Pro-Life Colorado. The theme was “Why We March.”

National March for Life put together a fun reel capturing the “whys” for a number of Colorado marchers.

Sister Mary Grace of the Sisters of Life, spoke at the rally, radiating love, joy, humor and God’s desire to preserve life. She gave the message “God is breaking in.”

“Every human life is the icon of the divine breaking into a dark world,” she told the crowd.

She continued, “God is not in the business of giving up on your life. Intervention is God’s profession. Every second your heart beats, God is bestowing life into you.”

Her message not only affirmed the lives of preborn babies but conveyed the Gospel message.

Jeff Hunt of 710 KNUS interviewed the Sisters of Life before the speech, who said their religious community is founded on the love of human life – a belief that we are made in the image of God and we are inherently sacred. You can watch the interview below.

Focus on the Family was proud to be one of 25 organizations hosting a table at the event along with Pro-Life Colorado, Bella Health and Wellness, Alternatives Pregnancy Resource Center, 40 Days for Life, Students for Life of America, Sidewalk Advocates for Life and more.

March for Life’s new president Jennie Bradley-Lichter gave a welcoming speech to attendees. She encouraged marchers to let the rally and march inspire them to continue to advocate for life. 

Bradley-Lichter acknowledged that mothers and preborn babies have very little protection in Colorado and said we have a lot of work to do in this state.

“Despite the challenging legal, political and cultural landscape in Colorado, don’t be discouraged. We know how this story ends. We know that life wins.”

Bradley-Lichter encouraged marchers with the fact that pregnancy help organizations are one concrete reason for hope within the pro-life movement.

Today there are nearly 3,000 pregnancy resource centers and maternity homes helping women and babies nationwide.

Bradley-Lichter exhorted attendees to support their local pregnancy resource centers and to petition the governor to veto state legislation that would legalize on-demand, taxpayer-funded abortions for Medicaid recipients.

The measure, HB25-183, would require the state to cover abortions as part of its Medicaid services and force Colorado taxpayers to spend millions of dollars every year paying for abortions against their consciences.

Focus on the Family’s the Daily Citizen reported on this bill last month when a pro-abortion lawmaker gave shocking testimony arguing it’s cheaper for the state to pay for abortions than pay for a baby to be born and live.

The fiscal note on this measure estimates abortions will cost taxpayers $5.9 million in the first full year.

Pro-Life Coloradans, even if you weren’t at the march, you can join us in the call to action!

Please contact Governor Polis and urge him to veto HB25-183 to protect preborn babies, their mothers, and the conscience rights of millions of Coloradans who do not support abortion.

Image credit: Macy Bennett

Focus on the Family invites our pro-life friends to join us Friday, April 11, as we march for life at the state capital in Denver.

National March for Life is partnering with Pro-Life Colorado to host the second annual joint Colorado march for life to promote pro-life values in the state.

The rally and the march aim to promote life-affirming values in our state.

It’s a family-friendly event, so plan on bringing your kids and show them what it means to peacefully advocate for life.

The day will kick off with a pre-rally concert at 10 a.m., followed by an hour-long rally on the steps of the Capitol and the march at 12 p.m.

Participants will march about one mile around the capitol complex.

Marchers are encouraged to bring homemade signs that communicate their pro-life values. For sign inspiration, click here.

Speakers at the rally will include:

• Jennie Bradley-Lichter, president, National March for Life
• Dr. Marcus Button and Mrs. Jennifer Button, Button Family Practice
• Rep. Rebecca Keltie, Colorado House of Representatives – District 16
• Rich Bennett, Life Network
• Beverly Jacobson, Mama Bear Care
• Tamra Axworthy, ACPC Life Services & Women’s Clinic
• Lauren Castillo, director of Mission Advancement & External Relations, Bella Health + Wellness
• Bishop Jorge Rodriguez, Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of Denver
• Rev. James Maxwell, district president, Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod

This year, the call to action is to encourage state legislators and the governor to oppose SB 25-183, which would require the state to cover abortion as part of its Medicaid services and force Colorado taxpayers to spend millions of their tax dollars every year funding abortions against their conscience.

As reported by the Daily Citizen, the bill captured the attention of the nation this past month when a pro-abortion lawmaker gave testimony arguing it’s cheaper for the state to pay for abortions than pay for a baby to be born.

The measure is currently being considered by the state General Assembly.

Many pro-life organizations will have tables at the event, and mobile ultrasound units will also be open for tours.

Focus on the Family will have a table at the event, so please stop by and say hello.

If you are interested in volunteering for the march for life, sign up here.

If you plan on attending and posting about the event on social media, be sure to use the hashtags #whywemarch and #COMarchforLife.

To get more information about parking, marching and advocating for life, visit Colorado March for Life.

We look forward to seeing you there!

I spent last weekend chatting with some of the young people at the 52nd annual National March for Life.

The energy on the National Mall spoke to marchers’ excitement about the Trump administration’s early support for life, including releasing 23 peaceful pro-life protesters from prison and enforcing a ban on tax dollars funding elective abortions.

With speakers like Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Vice President J.D. Vance set to address the march, the people I interviewed also expressed excitement about the pro-life movement’s prospects in 2025.

They also had some ideas.

Here’s what I found out.

Many wanted to see more pro-life legislation on the books. Abby was one of several who wanted state officials to pass more heartbeat laws. Others told me they’d like to see a federal ban on abortion — though they’re unsure if it can be accomplished in a year.

“I’d like to see a federal abortion ban,” Jefferson told me. “I’m not sure how likely that is, but it’s really a culture shift we can work on.”

Margaret thinks the government needs to stop funding Planned Parenthood.

Margaret is asking the right questions. To read more about how weird Planned Parenthood really is, click here.

But most of the people I spoke to didn’t reference legislation at all. Instead, they hope the pro-life movement will focus on abortion prevention through education and supporting healthy families and communities.

“I think focusing on the family and community aspect is important,” Nathan explained. “We should show how building stronger communities [that support people in crisis pregnancies] prevent abortions rather than putting a Band-Aid on the problem.”

A big part of preventing abortions, they said, is making sure women with unexpected pregnancies know they can get support.

“We really need to let [women with unexpected pregnancies] know they are loved, and that, if they don’t have people that will support them, there are people that are willing to support absolute strangers because this matters so much,” Caleb said.

Matteo told me he knows pregnancy resource centers are out there, but that many of the women who need them don’t.

“Often, people will say they don’t have the resources to provide for a baby,” he expounded, “but there’s definitely people [and organizations] that can help. We need to get the word out.”

Maryella thinks the pro-life movement could benefit from teaching sex-ed in schools.

Several expressed how important it would be for secular leaders — not just church leaders — to teach about the dangers of promiscuity. They believe the pro-life movement should work toward promoting abstinence and sexual purity as a healthy way of life.

Jefferson has lots of hopes for the pro-life movement next year. He’s convinced social media is one of the best ways young people can help achieve those goals.

“Gen. Z is growing up in a tech age,” he enthused. “We know how to use all the technology, and it amplifies our voice more than older generations. We need to utilize that, use our voice on social media, and be loud.”

Young people’s next best secret weapon, Jefferson told me, is our persistence.

Full of energy and full of ideas, the pro-life youth are a force to be reckoned. 2025 won’t know what hit it.