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National March for Life

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March for Life

#WhyWeMarch

Will You March for Life?

Will we keep marching?

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JOIN US ON JANUARY 22, 2027 IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

The right to life is a human right. Our defense of that right is a joyful witness to the beauty and dignity of every human person.

The March for Life is an inspiring, peaceful, vibrant, and joy-filled rally of women, men, young people, and children from all across the country – and it’s the largest annual human rights demonstration in the world. Every January, tens of thousands of pro-lifers converge in Washington, D.C. and march on Capitol Hill to remember the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling which legalized abortion in all 50 states. And while the Dobbs decision rightly returned the decision to the American people, our work to protect life continues at the state and federal levels. But the March for Life is not just a protest… it is a celebration of each and every life, from the moment of conception. We envision a world where every life is celebrated, valued, and protected.

Together, we gather to celebrate life

We celebrate life from the moment of conception to the moment of natural death, and every moment in between.

We envision a world where these moments are celebrated, valued, and protected by everybody—both in the private sector and in the public sphere.

Why Will We Continue to March?

Even with the wonderful blessing of Roe v. Wade being overturned, which allows more freedom at the state level to enact pro-life laws, the necessary work to build a culture of life in the United States of America is not finished. Rather, it is focused differently. Sadly, the number of abortions annually is still well over 900,000 each year, and that number is expected to decrease only by roughly 200,000 each year in a post-Roe America. Many national legislative battles loom, including even keeping longstanding Hyde protections, which limit government funding for abortion on annual appropriation bills. The Hyde Amendment has saved over 2 million lives and is arguably the most impactful pro-life policy in our nation’s history, but now cannot be taken for granted. Last, our most important work is changing hearts and minds. The goal of the national March for Life is to not only change laws at the state and federal level, but to change the culture to ultimately make abortion unthinkable.

With the role of the states being more important, we are also growing a strong state march for life initiative quickly, however, we will continue to march every January at the national level until a culture of life is restored in the United States of America.

Hotel & Travel Information

2027 Travel Planner coming soon!

Westin Washington, D.C. Downtown Hotel

The Westin Washington, D.C. Downtown Hotel is located across from the Washington Convention Center, between Capitol Hill and the White House. The hotel is 25 miles from Washington Dulles Airport and 5 miles from Ronald Reagan Washington National.

999 9th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

Metro Location: Gallery Place/Chinatown

Reservations/Lodging Rates:

The March for Life group rate is based upon the current applicable federal government per diem rate plus tax per night. The rate applies to all rooms including triple and quad occupancy: TO BE ANNOUNCED

Reservations Open to Groups**: TO BE ANNOUNCED

Deadline to Submit Group** Reservation Lists: TO BE ANNOUNCED

Due to limited availability at the Westin, we are unable to offer meeting space reservations this year. We appreciate your understanding.

Airports

The most convenient way to get to D.C. is by flying here. There are two airports serving the D.C area, both are Metro accessible:

  • Washington Dulles Airport—in Dulles, VA: an easy 25-mile drive from downtown D.C.
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport—in Crystal City, VA: just 5 miles from downtown D.C.

Buses

Charter buses are also a great way to get to D.C. However, they present certain parking problems and do require permits. Charter buses can be parked at the following locations: Union Station or the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

Obtain your bus permits

Metro

Whether you want to do some sight-seeing or come straight to the March, the easiest way to get around D.C. is through our extensive Metro system. Gathering with your fellow pro-life marchers in D.C. is easy. On the day of the March itself, simply take the metro to one of the three stops within an easy walking distance from the rallying location: Federal Triangle, Smithsonian, Metro Center.

Order, register, and add value to your metro card

Events

The March for Life Expo has been discontinued as of 2025. We are pleased to offer you multiple brand promotion opportunities, including video features and exhibitor tables at special events as a part of our sponsorship packages in 2027. More details for 2027 Sponsorship opportunities coming soon.

National March for Life Rally & Concert

January 22, 2027 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM

Join us for the largest annual human rights demonstration in the world. This year’s rally will feature special speakers and pro-life guests. Stay tuned for more announcements coming soon!

Show your support for life by featuring your brand or organization at this historic event.

View sponsorship opportunities and register today!

March for Life

This is the main event! The March for Life will begin immediately following the Rally – usually around 1 p.m.

The Rose Dinner Gala

January 22, 2027 | 5:30–9:00 PM

You are cordially invited to the 2027 Rose Dinner Gala, featuring a celebration of Life!

Together, we can make a difference

By giving to the March for Life, you’re not just handing money to another pro-life organization. You’re becoming a vital member of the largest pro-life movement in the world. In addition to the March itself, your gift helps further the March for Life Education and Defense Fund’s efforts to provide year-round pro-life education and legislative work.

We are thankful for any support you are able to give. But we ask you to please prayerfully consider making a monthly, tax-deductible gift of just $10, $25, or $50.

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Kirk Cameron

Kirk Cameron has been a part of the national landscape since starring as “Mike Seaver” in the 80’s hit sit-com, “Growing Pains.” Since then, he’s appeared in dozens of television and movie productions, including the “Left Behind” series, “Monumental,” “Connect” and “Fireproof”- the marriage-centered film that became the #1 grossing inspirational movie of 2008. He’s been featured on Today Show, Fox News, The Ben Shapiro Show and CNN. In 2016, he hosted “Revive Us” a “national family meeting” urging the family of faith to return to the principles that will bring blessing and protection to America, and he recently hosted the 4-hour TV special, “Think. Pray. Vote.” Kirk is currently producing an inspiring new film about adoption and the value of pre-born life. He and his wife, Chelsea, met on the set of “Growing Pains” and have been married for 29 years. Together they have six children and host an all-expenses-paid summer camp for terminally ill children and their families called Camp Firefly. 

Fr. Mike Schmitz

Fr. Mike Schmitz is the director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Diocese of Duluth as well as the Chaplain for the Newman Center at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. After attending the Saint Paul Seminary and being ordained in 2003, Fr. Mike offers weekly homilies on iTunes and bulldogCatholic.org and has appeared in programs for youth and young adults through Ascension Press, as well as through regular short video messages on Ascension Presents. His Bible in a Year podcast reached #1 on all categories in 2021.

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Archbishop Joseph Naumann

Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann was ordained a priest in 1975. He served as the Archdiocesan Pro-Life Coordinator from 1984 to 1995 and as Vicar General in the Archdiocese of St. Louis before being ordained as Auxiliary Bishop of St. Louis/Titular Bishop of Caput Cilla in 1997. He was appointed Administrator of the Archdiocese of St. Louis in 2003 and became the Archbishop for the Archdiocese of Kansas City in 2005. Archbishop Naumann currently serves the USCCB as the Chair of the Pro-Life Committee and as a member of the Administrative Committee, Religious Liberty Committee, and the Sub-Committee for the Promotion and Defense of Marriage. Archbishop is also Chair of the Kansas Catholic Conference and Co-Chair of the Religious Alliance Against Pornography. He is on the Board of the National Committee for the Human Life Amendment and Prior of the Northern Lieutenancy Equestrian Order of the Knights and Dames of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. Archbishop also serves on the Board of Trustees for Kenrick-Glennon Seminary and Conception Seminary.

Elizabeth Eller

Elizabeth Eller is the Student Body President  at Christendom college and originally from Chesapeake, VA. While at Christendom, she has served as President of Shield of Roses, organizing weekly prayerful protests at abortion clinics. Her passion for the pro-life movement was strengthened over the summer of 2019 when she walked across America with Crossroads pro-life, praying and offering up sacrifices for the unborn. Elizabeth also volunteers with her local pregnancy center as a side walk counselor during her school breaks. Elizabeth is honored by this opportunity to support and show witness to the dignity and sanctity of all human life.

Tim Tebow

Tim Tebow is a two-time national champion, first-round NFL draft pick and Heisman Trophy winner. In addition, he serves as a college football analyst for ESPN. Prior to joining ESPN Tebow played three years in the NFL for the Denver Broncos and the New York Jets. Currently, Tebow is currently pursuing a career in professional baseball as a member of the New York Mets organization.

Tebow is the author of three New York Times Best Selling books; Through My Eyes, which was named the #1 sports and religion book of 2011 and Shaken: “Discovering your True Identity in the Midst of Life’s Storms” which released in 2016 and won the 2017 Evangelical Christian Publishers Association Book of the Year. Tebow released his third New York Times bestseller, This Is The Day, in September of 2018.

Tim Tebow grew up the son of missionaries and has returned to the Philippines several times throughout his life to spread God’s word and do the Lord’s work by serving the needy.

The Tim Tebow Foundation was established in 2010 with the goal to bring Faith, Hope, and Love to those needing a brighter day in their darkest hour of need. The foundation fulfills this mission every day by making dreams come true for children with life-threatening illnesses, building Timmy’s Playrooms in children’s hospitals, providing life-changing surgeries to children of the Philippines through the Tebow CURE Hospital, sponsoring Night to Shine, a nationwide prom and worldwide movement for people with special needs, providing care for orphans in six countries and adoption aid grants for families who choose to adopt an international child with special needs.

Tim is married to Demi-Leigh Tebow (née Nel-Peters) who is a South African model and former beauty queen who was crowned Miss Universe 2017. She was crowned Miss South Africa 2017, and is the second Miss Universe winner from South Africa.

Cissie Graham Lynch

Cissie Graham Lynch is the daughter of Franklin Graham and granddaughter of the late Rev. Billy Graham. Since 2010, Cissie Graham Lynch has worked as part of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan?s Purse in various capacities, currently serving as a senior advisor and ministry spokesperson. As host of the podcast Fearless with Cissie Graham lynch: Fearless Faith in a Compromising Culture , Cissie encourages people to speak boldly on issues including life, family, and faith. Cissie and her husband Corey, live in Southwest Florida, with their children Margaret and Austin.

J.D. Greear

J.D. Greear is the pastor of The Summit Church, in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. Under Pastor J.D.?s leadership, the Summit has grown from a plateaued church of 300 to one of over 12,000. Pastor J.D. has led the Summit in a bold vision to plant 1,000 new churches by the year 2050. Pastor J.D. Greear has authored several books, including What Are You Going to Do with Your Life? (2020), Searching for Christmas (2020), Above All (2019), Not God Enough (2018), Gaining by Losing (2015), Gospel (2011), and others. Summit Life with J.D. Greear is a daily, half hour radio broadcast featuring the teaching of Pastor J.D. Pastor J.D. completed his Ph.D. in Theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He serves as the 62nd president of the Southern Baptist Convention. Pastor J.D. and his wife Veronica are raising four kids: Kharis, Alethia, Ryah, and Adon.

Matthew West

Matthew West is a five-time GRAMMY® nominee, a multiple ASCAP Christian Music Songwriter/Artist of the Year winner and a 2018 Dove Award Songwriter of the Year (Artist) recipient and has RIAA Gold certified and RIAA Platinum certified singles. He has received an American Music Award, a Billboard Music Award, a K-LOVE Fan Award and named Billboard?s Hot Christian Songwriter of the Year. West also received a Primetime Emmy® Award nomination for Original Music & Lyrics for the title track for the feature film ?The Heart of Christmas.? In addition to his own recording career, he has more than 130 songwriting credits to his name, including cuts by Rascal Flatts, Scotty McCreery, Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, Mandisa, Danny Gokey and others, along with back-to-back No. 1 songs by Casting Crowns including their single, “Nobody,” which features West. He was also nominated for a GRAMMY Award in 2019 for Casting Crowns’ song, “Only Jesus,” as a songwriter. West also co-wrote Jeremy Camp’s multi-week No. 1 song, “Keep Me In The Moment.”  Earlier this year, he released his new studio album,  Brand New , which already produced the multiple-week No. 1 single, “The God Who Stays.” During the COVID-19 pandemic, West has continued to host his weekly ?Quarantine Quiet Time? from his home studio with his family, and he released two new songs that went viral: ?Quarantine Life? and ?Take Heart.” In August 2020, he launched his official podcast, ” The Matthew West Podcast .” Adding author to his list of accolades, West has written five books to date:  Give This Christmas Away, The Story Of Your Life, Forgiveness, Today Is Day One  and  Hello, My Name Is . He is also passionate about providing hope and healing through the power of prayer and story. Along with his father, Pastor Joe West, they founded popwe, a non-profit ministry helping others to craft, share, and live a more meaningful life. Please visit  popwe.org  for more information.

Benjamin & Kirsten Watson

Benjamin and Kirtsen Watson are authors, speakers, podcasters, movie producers, and parents of seven who are dedicated to the cause of family, justice and human dignity. After falling in love at the University of Georgia, Kirsten worked for a Fortune 500 company and then entered into the nonprofit arena. Benjamin played 16 seasons in the NFL and won a Super Bowl with the New England Patriots. After retirement, Benjamin joined the Advisory Board of Human Coalition, a pro-life organization that operates a growing network of women?s clinics across the nation. In September, the Watsons released their first movie, Divided Hearts of America, a documentary featuring interviews with over 30 individuals on both sides of the abortion debate. They now host a podcast called ?Why or Why Not With The Watsons? where they discuss everything from keeping the spark in your love story to how to talk to your kids about race.

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Tim Tebow

Virtual Rose Dinner 2021 Keynote Speaker

TIM TEBOW is a two-time national champion, first-round NFL draft pick and Heisman Trophy winner. In addition, he serves as a college football analyst for ESPN. Prior to joining ESPN Tebow played three years in the NFL for the Denver Broncos and the New York Jets. Currently, Tebow is currently pursuing a career in professional baseball as a member of the New York Mets organization.

Tebow is the author of three New York Times Best Selling books; Through My Eyes, which was named the #1 sports and religion book of 2011 and Shaken: “Discovering your True Identity in the Midst of Life’s Storms” which released in 2016 and won the 2017 Evangelical Christian Publishers Association Book of the Year. Tebow released his third New York Times bestseller, This Is The Day, in September of 2018.

Tim Tebow grew up the son of missionaries and has returned to the Philippines several times throughout his life to spread God’s word and do the Lord’s work by serving the needy.

The Tim Tebow Foundation was established in 2010 with the goal to bring Faith, Hope, and Love to those needing a brighter day in their darkest hour of need. The foundation fulfills this mission every day by making dreams come true for children with life-threatening illnesses, building Timmy’s Playrooms in children’s hospitals, providing life-changing surgeries to children of the Philippines through the Tebow CURE Hospital, sponsoring Night to Shine, a nationwide prom and worldwide movement for people with special needs, providing care for orphans in six countries and adoption aid grants for families who choose to adopt an international child with special needs.

Tim is married to Demi-Leigh Tebow (née Nel-Peters) who is a South African model and former beauty queen who was crowned Miss Universe 2017. She was crowned Miss South Africa 2017, and is the second Miss Universe winner from South Africa.

His Grace Bishop Apostolos of Medeia

Congressman Chris Smith

Elected in 1980, U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-Hamilton, N.J.) is currently in his 21st two-year term in the U.S. House of Representatives, and serves residents of the Fourth Congressional District of New Jersey. In 2019-2020’s 116th Congress, Mr. Smith served as a senior member on the Foreign Affairs Committee, and is Ranking Member of its Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations Subcommittee. He served as the Co-Chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, and Ranking Member of the bipartisan House/Senate/White House Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), serving as chairman twice, and also serves as “Special Representative” on Human Trafficking for the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly. Previously, he served as Co-Chair and highest-ranking House member of the bipartisan House/Senate Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE) serving as chairman five times, and served as Chairman of the Veterans Committee (two terms), the Foreign Affairs’ Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Operations, and the Subcommittee on Africa. Committee and commission assignments in the 2021-2022’s 117th Congress are yet to be finalized 

Jim Daly

Jim Daly is an author and broadcaster, president of Focus on the Family and host of its daily radio broadcast, which is heard by more than 6.6 million listeners a week and has been honored as Program of the Year by the National Religious Broadcasters.

Under his leadership, the ministry has reinvigorated its traditional focus on helping couples build strong marriages and raise healthy, resilient kids. In just the last 12 months, with the help of Focus on the Family, 610,000 couples have built stronger marriages and 697,000 moms and dads built stronger, healthier, and more God-honoring families.

Daly and his wife, Jean, have two sons and live in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

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Tim Tebow

Virtual Rose Dinner 2021 Keynote Speaker

TIM TEBOW is a two-time national champion, first-round NFL draft pick and Heisman Trophy winner. In addition, he serves as a college football analyst for ESPN. Prior to joining ESPN Tebow played three years in the NFL for the Denver Broncos and the New York Jets. Currently, Tebow is currently pursuing a career in professional baseball as a member of the New York Mets organization.

Tebow is the author of three New York Times Best Selling books; Through My Eyes, which was named the #1 sports and religion book of 2011 and Shaken: “Discovering your True Identity in the Midst of Life’s Storms” which released in 2016 and won the 2017 Evangelical Christian Publishers Association Book of the Year. Tebow released his third New York Times bestseller, This Is The Day, in September of 2018.

Tim Tebow grew up the son of missionaries and has returned to the Philippines several times throughout his life to spread God’s word and do the Lord’s work by serving the needy.

The Tim Tebow Foundation was established in 2010 with the goal to bring Faith, Hope, and Love to those needing a brighter day in their darkest hour of need. The foundation fulfills this mission every day by making dreams come true for children with life-threatening illnesses, building Timmy’s Playrooms in children’s hospitals, providing life-changing surgeries to children of the Philippines through the Tebow CURE Hospital, sponsoring Night to Shine, a nationwide prom and worldwide movement for people with special needs, providing care for orphans in six countries and adoption aid grants for families who choose to adopt an international child with special needs.

Tim is married to Demi-Leigh Tebow (née Nel-Peters) who is a South African model and former beauty queen who was crowned Miss Universe 2017. She was crowned Miss South Africa 2017, and is the second Miss Universe winner from South Africa.

“As our country continues to advance along the path to a more just society, we cannot ignore the discrimination that is taking place against vulnerable unborn babies who some view as “less than” others. In order to create a more just society, we must recognize that equality begins in the womb.”

Jeanne F. Mancini

President, March for Life

Jeanne F. Mancini

President

@JeanneMFL

Jeanne Mancini was appointed to the role of President of the March for Life Education and Defense Fund in the fall of 2012. In this capacity, she proudly directs the iconic organization committed to restoring a culture of life in the United States, most notably through the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., held around the anniversary of Roe v. Wade and through the growing State March for Life program.

In her role as President of the March for Life Jeanne’s responsibilities include frequently speaking to students, pro-life groups, churches, pregnancy care centers and other groups nationally and internationally. She serves as a consultant to the U.S. Catholic Conference of Bishops Pro-Life Committee. She has testified before the U.S. Congress and regularly consults, meets with and presents to state and federal elected officials, including at the White House and Department of Justice.

Previously Jeanne worked with the Family Research Council (FRC), where she focused on issues related to the inherent dignity of the human person, including abortion, women’s health, and end-of-life issues. Prior to FRC Jeanne worked for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in the Office of the Secretary. Her federal government experience includes global health policy, as well as domestic and international health care issues.

Jeanne has made frequent media appearances including interviews on MSNBC, CNN, FOX, ABC, CBS, and others. Jeanne’s writings have appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, U.S. News and World Report, USA Today, the Washington Post and numerous others publications.

Jeanne’s pro-life work was included in the 2019 book, “Activists: Portraits of Courage” by KK Ottesen. In 2020 Jeanne was honored by the Sisters of Life as the recipient of the annual Cardinal O’Connor Award. In 2021 Jeanne received the St. John Paul II New Evangelization Award from the Catholic Information Center.

Jeanne holds an undergraduate degree in psychology from James Madison University and a Master’s degree in the theology of marriage and family from the Pope John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family. Jeanne resides in northern Virginia with her husband, David.

See below for press photos of Jeanne Mancini.