Dear John,

Special needs can create numerous challenges throughout a child’s life. But as people who are working to restore the dignity of every person, we know that different challenges do not equal different value. Because every human being is made in the image of God with extraordinary dignity – which no medical condition can take away.

If being pro-life means standing up for all human life at all stages of life, that means we have a responsibility to protect preborn children with special needs and advocate for them after they are born.

One of the best examples I know of a couple who lives out this principle in their daily lives is Sean and Jill Martin. Sean was one of the first employees at Human Coalition and led our church outreach efforts in the early years of the organization.

While Sean has since left Human Coalition, his impact is still felt to this day. Over the years, the Martins have adopted nine children with special needs. His family’s story is inspiring others to embrace the challenges of having children with special needs and find incredible joy.

Read Sean and Jill Martin’s inspiring story of how they came to adopt nine children: www.humancoalition.org/sean-and-jill

I pray that you will come away from this story motivated to embrace the challenges. And I pray that you will find ways to serve this vulnerable population.

God Bless!

Jeff Bradford
Acting President

P.S. You don’t want to miss Sean and Jill Martin’s inspiring story of adopting nine children with special needs. Take a few minutes to read their story here: www.humancoalition.org/sean-and-jill