"The rapid expansion of this effort has exceeded our wildest expectations," said Bereit. Local pro-life leaders are now applying to host 40 Days for Life campaigns in their cities this fall ( The application period continues until July 29. Simultaneous campaigns will be conducted coast-to-coast and internationally - as part of a unified outreach from September 24 through November 2. People of faith and conscience are approaching this challenge with a heightened sense of urgency."Ĥ0 Days for Life is a community-based campaign that features 40 days of prayer and fasting, round-the-clock peaceful vigil outside an abortion facility and grassroots educational outreach. "Abortion claims more than 1.2 million innocent lives in the United States each year," he added, "and in 2008, the stakes for our nation are higher than ever. WASHINGTON, DC (JULY 16, 2008) - "Cities across America are applying to participate in the fall 2008 nationally coordinated 40 Days for Life campaign - a focused initiative that promises to be the largest and longest coordinated pro-life mobilization in history," said David Bereit, national campaign director of 40 Days for Life.
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