John,

The dominoes are beginning to fall.

With the Supreme Court no longer providing protection for the abortion industry, abortion facilities are dropping like flies.

The busiest abortion facility in the state of Wisconsin (and the site of dozens of 40 Days for Life campaigns) has closed its doors.

"They are moving out!" reported longtime Milwaukee leader Dan Miller. "The real estate agent stopped by today and said they'll be moving everything out soon."

The joyful news was confirmed by the appearance of a gigantic "AVAILABLE" sign in the facility's window.

"Today was an amazing, historic day!" exclaimed September, who has led alongside Dan for years.

Wisconsin has been abortion-free for months as a result of the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

Still, Dan, September, and their team continue to stand vigil for one last 40 Days for Life campaign in front of the facility.

Many abortion-minded women in the community aren't aware of the closure, so 40 Days for Life volunteers have saved five babies in front of the shuttered facility!

Pro-lifers remain vigilant, as elections, court cases, and other developments could bring abortion back to Wisconsin. But this abortion facility is gone for good!

Costa Mesa, California

Your presence at a 40 Days for Life vigil is the first sign of mercy after a woman has an abortion...

...and sometimes it can bring healing many years after the abortion.

The Costa Mesa vigil prompted a woman still suffering--decades after her abortion--to confide to a friend that she regrets and still feels pain following her abortion.

"Her coming forward...speaks volumes [about] why we pray," explained Michelle, the Costa Mesa campaign leader. "[She] felt safe enough to disclose [her abortion]."

Lynnwood, Washington

We're in the home stretch of the 40 Days for Life campaign, but it's never too late to hit the sidewalk.

"Fresh faces came to the sidewalk recently in Lynnwood when Tabitha and her friends arrived," reported Rebecca, the local campaign leader.

Tabitha had reached out to Rebecca to get involved in the vigil, but Rebecca didn't realize Tabitha was bringing a full entourage.

"Several of the women are moms of children 10 and under," Rebecca added. "It was a boost to the campaign to have new people on the sidewalk with such an outward love for life!"

If you've been watching the campaign from the sidelines, you could be a powerful reinforcement for your local campaign. Sign up to pray at 40daysforlife.com/location.

Jesus said to Simon, "Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch." Simon said in reply, "Master, we have worked hard all night and have caught nothing, but at your command I will lower the nets."

--Luke 5:4-5

Father and Creator of human life, help us never to become discouraged in defending the full breadth of that most precious gift. Inspire us to remember that without You, we are powerless and that what we do for the least, especially the helpless unborn, we are doing for Your Son, who lives and works in and through us. Give us strength to persevere in Your will. Amen.

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For life,

Shawn Carney
President/CEO, 40 Days for Life