Around 85 faithful volunteers ? including members of Pro Bikers for Life ? helped launch the 40 Days for Life campaign outside Planned Parenthood in Hempstead.

Michael, the local campaign coordinator, called it a "great day."

After gathering at a local church, where the bikers gave a moving talk and showed a video about their involvement in previous 40 Days for Life vigils, the group processed to Planned Parenthood and prayed there for more than an hour.

David Brandao, COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

With 40 Days for Life, David wears many hats. Prior to joining the 40 Days for Life team, he was an award-winning radio and TV journalist. He has also served as a board member for a pregnancy help center and as publications director for a major national pro-life organization.