Three Phoenix-area campaigns joined together to start this 40 Days for Life campaign ... with help from Catholic Bishop Thomas Olmsted (center) and 40 Days for Life board chair Matt Britton (third from left).

"We had a blessed night full of encouragement and hope to lead the good fight for life," said Nancy, the Phoenix coordinator.

Jim, the leader in Tempe, said all three campaigns "were challenged to invoke the power of prayer to confront societal evils and stand in peaceful, public witness against the atrocity of abortion."

"It was a wonderful blessing to be gathered in prayer," added Lisa, the coordinator of the Glendale campaign. "Let us continue to go in prayer to end the violence of abortion knowing that the Lord is with us."

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.