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Friends of Life,
There is a lot going on this time of year - both personally and professionally. Yesterday our kids had their first day of school - it's the first time having the three of them in school together. My wife is a saint for labeling all the school supplies (does the supply list get longer each year?), figuring out the ever-changing drop-off procedures, and ensuring the kids make it out the door with all their accoutrements and arrive on-time! Special thanks to Ms. George and the entire staff at Saint Agnes School for taking such good care of the Koellner children.
Here at the office we're also buzzing with activity. Today starts Day 1 at the Kentucky State Fair - yesterday I was literally driving through the aisles of the South Wing dropping off supplies and booth material. Thanks to our dedicated volunteers for helping organize and setup last evening. We also have the annual Walk for Life only one month away on Sunday, September 19th. The walk will be on a Sunday afternoon this year - lots of excitement building up for that. And we have a few other major developments...but those aren't quite ready to be announced yet. Tune in next month for updates....
Thanks for all you do to defend life. I hope to see you soon!
For LIFE,
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Corey Koellner
Executive Director
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*** 2021 Walk for Life @ Bowman Field *** |
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The 2021 Walk for Life will kick-off from Bowman Field on Sunday, September 19th at 1 PM. New this year will be live music by Kaitlyn Marie Music & Patrick Henry Hughes, Comfy Cow ice cream, and Balloon Lady! Walkers raising $75 and families raising $125 get free Walk for Life / Yes for Life t-shirts commemorating the walk (max 6 shirts per family). Show your support for the sacredness of life and help raise funds to continue our important work.
Your public witness to the dignity of the human person is needed now more than ever. You can start gathering your sponsors using our walk registration & sponsorship form. Ask friends at church or in the office to make a donation. Encourage your children's class or sports team to walk together wearing their school's spirit wear or sports uniform. Whoever you gather, plan on joining us on September 19th for this fun, family-friendly event! |
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Follow-up News: Kentucky's First Safe Haven Baby Box |
Last month we shared the news that Kentucky's FIRST Safe Haven Baby Box is operational at Okolona Fire Station #1, located at 8501 Preston Highway.
This month we are sharing a related story about the St. Luke sewing and quilting group. This group of talented ladies are making sure any babies placed inside the baby box have a blanket made with love. Read more about the activities here.
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We should also mention the amazing work taking place at Fern Creek Christian Church. When Lead Minister Craig Grammer learned the Fern Creek Fire Department was looking to raise funds for a Safe Haven Baby Box the church sprang into action and decided to take up an offering.
The church had an initial goal of raising $15,000 to secure the baby box, but after the funds were counted the congregation had raised over $54,000 - enough to purchase FOUR baby boxes! One will be installed in Fern Creek and the others throughout the Louisville community. Thank you Fern Creek Christian Church for your amazing commitment to life!
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We generally try to keep our content local, but occasionally something comes along that's so profound we just have to share. That is the case with the newly released Baby Olivia video. Thanks to Live Action you can now watch the world’s most realistic and medically accurate animated representation of a child developing in her mother’s womb. We hope you appreciate the video and recognize its wonderful potential as teaching tool! |
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415 women entered the EMW abortion mill in July. This is the highest number in over 2 years. |
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If it's August in Kentucky, it's time for corndogs and Krispy Kreme burgers on the midway at the Kentucky State Fair. This year's fair will run from Thursday, August 19 th through Sunday, August 29 th. Once again, Kentucky Right to Life will have its booth in the South Wing and many of the Right to Life of Louisville members will help staff the booth. If you and your family plan to attend, make sure you find the Right to Life booth and say hello! We'll be in a new location, so let's see if you can find us! |
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Pro-life Activist of the Month |
Students for Life Action, a Students for Life related organization who trains and mobilizes pro-life leaders to impact public policy, named Jeremy Hill as its activist of the month for July. Jeremy, a 20-year-old Boyce College student has years of pro-life work already under his belt. You can read more about Jeremy and his pro-life work history in this Kentucky Today article. Way to go, Jeremy! The pro-life future looks very promising thanks to the hard work of young folks like Jeremy. |
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The Right to Life Educational Foundation of Kentucky will host its annual golf outing on October 4th at Shelbyville Country Club. This is the foundation's largest fundraising event of the year. Form your team and have some fun while supporting life! |
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Help Save the Hyde Amendment and Save Lives |
The Hyde Amendment was first added to federal appropriations to prohibit federal funds from paying for elective abortions in 1976. In 1980, the Supreme Court upheld the Hyde Amendment, ruling that the legality of abortion did not obligate the funding of abortion. To date, it's estimated the Hyde Amendment has saved 2.5 million children.
However, in May President Biden released his budget proposal that did not include the Hyde Amendment - honoring his campaign promise and breaking a decades-long history of not using federal funds to secure elective abortions. In July, House Democrats took the necessary steps to advance a new spending bill without the Hyde Amendment. However, earlier this month Sen. Joe Manchin dealt President Biden's budget proposal a potential blow by aligning with the GOP senators to pass a non-binding resolution to include the Hyde Amendment in the spending bill. A non-binding resolution, however, doesn't guarantee the safety of the Hyde Amendment.
You can join the #SaveHyde effort by telling Congress we want to keep the Hyde Amendment to prevent tax payer dollars from funding the slaughter of unborn children. National Right to Life has established prolifepetition.com that you can visit and electronically sign the petition. You can also reach out to Democratic Congressman John Yarmuth directly to let him know you support #SaveHyde. |
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Do you appreciate the work we do advocating for the unborn and educating our community on the sacredness of life? If so, consider joining Right to Life of Louisville to ensure you receive all our news and help fund the important work in our community. It's easy - join today!
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Upcoming Events From Our Pro-Life Partners |
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134 Breckenridge Lane
Louisville, KY 40207
Phone: (502) 897-LIFE
rtllou.org
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