“Why I March”
On March 25th, thousands will gather in Springfield, Illinois, for the Illinois Pro-Life March - fighting for the women and children harmed by abortion.
Every year, WeDignify students lead the march. Keep reading to meet those students!
“I’ve witnessed numerous friends & classmates struggle with their studies or extracurriculars. It always seemed like there was something going on, yet when I needed help, they were always willing to step up and fight beside me. Today’s culture is centered around self-advancement and lack of compassion. I have seen how this culture dehumanizes the unborn, and deceives women into believing that abortion is their only way out. I march because all human life deserves protection, and for those women who have bravely chosen life, even when odds are stacked against them.”
- Sarah
“Volunteering to set up a retreat for women who had abortions showed me how abortions hurt women for the rest of their lives. Abortion is sold as a way to help women in need but hearing from one of the leaders of the retreat about how abortion hurt her and so many other women, there is nothing caring about the inescapable pain that it causes. This experience made me realize how far and for how long the pain abortion causes can endure. I march for life to show that every life, no matter how small, deserves to be protected.”
- Josh
“Learning about the unplanned pregnancies in my family came as a shock to me. I have always been around such strong women, unaware of the choices and sacrifices made to keep their babies. It pains me to see how much our culture diminishes the value of life and circumstances women can overcome. This helped me appreciate the gift of life and the sacrifices mothers and their support systems have to make. I march for life no matter the circumstance.”
- Kelcee