What 40 Days for Life has witnessed (so far!)

 40 Days for Life in Glendale, California

There have now been ten coordinated 40 Days for Life campaigns since 2007, mobilizing people of faith and conscience in 440 cities across the United States and Canada, plus cities in Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Belize, Denmark, England, Georgia, Germany, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Poland, Puerto Rico and Spain.

During these unified efforts, participants witnessed countless blessings from God:

  • 1,894 individual campaigns have taken place in 440 cities
  • More than 525,000 have joined together in an historic display of unity to pray and fast for an end to abortion
  • More than 15,000 church congregations have participated in the 40 Days for Life campaigns
  • Reports document 5,928 lives that have been spared from abortion — and those are just the ones we know about
  • 69 abortion workers have quit their jobs and walked away from the abortion industry
  • 23 abortion facilities completely shut down following local 40 Days for Life campaigns
  • Hundreds of women and men have been spared from the tragic effects of abortion, including a lifetime of regrets
  • More than 2,100 news stories have been featured in newspapers, magazines, radio shows and TV programs from coast to coast ... and overseas
  • Many people with past abortion experiences have stepped forward to begin post-abortion healing and recovery

After so many years of legalized abortion, many people of faith are experiencing a renewed sense of HOPE!

 

23 abortion centers close following 40 Days for Life

On March 1, the Planned Parenthood abortion center in Storm Lake, Iowa shut its doors. Just last fall, this location was the site of a 40 Days for Life vigil, coordinated by Sue Thayer – who once served as manager of that very facility ... until she was fired! Watch this video of the local celebration to learn more.

With the closure of the Storm Lake Planned Parenthood center – and a second Planned Parenthood location in Knoxville, Iowa that closed the same day, plus an abortion facility in Allentown, Pennsylvania that closed right after the campaign – this now makes 23 abortion centers that have shut down during or following 40 Days for Life campaigns outside their doors.

To God be the glory, and congratulations to all the pro-life groups and individuals in these cities whose years of fervent prayers and faithful efforts have been rewarded!

 

Take the leap of faith and get involved with 40 Days for Life

Have you been to pray at a 40 Days for Life vigil yet? You may ask, “What do I do?” or “What sign should I bring?” The answer is simple; the only sign you really need to bring is yourself, for you represent God’s love.

Concern about going to pray at the abortion facility is common — and normal. 40 Days for Life campaign director Shawn Carney shared some thoughts at the national Students for Life conference.

BLESSINGS SHARED
BY 40 DAYS FOR LIFE
PARTICIPANTS
The 40 Days for Life campaign re-energized local pro life efforts and boosted the morale of the pregnancy resource center workers.

The number of women coming into Planned Parenthood was reduced. One Saturday, the abortionist didnt even show up.

The sheer number of people praying. We had someone there every hour from 6 am to midnight for all 40 days.

We stood for life and engaged our community with truth and grace. As a group of teens, we grew exponentially in leadership, perseverence and teamwork.

The vigil participants whose attitude of love has increased for the workers inside and the women and men seeking abortions.

This campaign turbocharged our prayer lives and made this journey a spiritual blessing we be able to cherish for a lifetime.

Seeing people from different backgrounds working together for a common cause.

The six babies that were saved, two of them second trimester. Seeing that new people joined us. A sense of HOPE in the community.

A few individuals are giving their all and more – standing in the rain – to inspire others.

Having a front row seat to watch the Holy Spirit in action.

Our campaign started because one person read Abby Johnson's book. We ended up having signs and stories all over town – truly amazing!

One woman who spoke with us went next door to a pregnancy resource center and came out hugging us, elated about the gift of her child.

We introduced Praying with Our Pastors – and got five to respond. That helpd to encourage others to attend.

We made friends with workers at the clinic. They want out of the abortion industry! If they leave, there's a good chance the clinic may shut down.

We all experienced the blessing of increased faith, hope and love and answers to our prayers.

The opportunity to publicly witness in a liberal college town no matter what the circumstances.

Seminarians committed to lead prayer at the vigil one hour each week. We had up to 12 seminarians praying at one time.