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JANUARY 24, 2024
TOPEKA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER | TOPEKA, KS
Mark your calendars and plan to join us for IGNITE for LIFE January 24th, 2024 in Topeka in recognition of the National Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children.
IGNITE for LIFE is an inspirational, pro-love rally for the protection of preborn children and the dignity of women facing unplanned or challenging pregnancies. The morning consists of praise & worship music, motivational speakers, and the celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of Mass with the Bishops of Kansas. Following IGNITE, all are invited to join in the Kansas March for Life to the capitol for the Kansans for Life rally. IGNITE for LIFE is sponsored by the Pro-Life Office of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas.
Holy Spirit, ignite our hearts to defend LIFE!
All events are free. Registration requested for the IGNITE rally so that we can communicate in case of inclement weather.
Keynote Speakers
Melissa Ohden
Melissa is the Founder and Director of The Abortion Survivors Network, the only support and advocacy organization for abortion survivors and their families world-wide. Melissa and her team have connected with over 700 abortion survivors as of October 2023. Melissa and her husband, Ryan, reside in Kansas City, Missouri with their two daughters, Olivia and Ava.
John O'Leary
John O’Leary, Two-Time #1 National Bestselling Author & Speaker Expected to die. Now teaching others how to truly live.
In 1987, John O’Leary was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100% of his body. He was given less than a 1% chance to live.
This epic story of survival was first showcased in his parents’ book, Overwhelming Odds, in 2006. It was this book that first invited John to embrace his miraculous recovery and share it with the world.
Maddie Martinez
Maddie Martinez’s own unplanned pregnancy led her to Embrace Grace, an organization that equips churches to love and encourage single, pregnant women by providing spiritual, emotional, and physical support. The support Maddie received changed her life forever and led her to choose life for her baby. Today Maddie is passionate about sharing her story to show churches the difference they can make and to let other single moms know they can have their baby and their dreams too!
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