Abortion Proponents to Protest Tribute to "Godfather" of Pro-Life Activism, 4/2/11 ChicagoWHAT: Evening of Tribute to Joe Scheidler. Today’s pro-life activists would not be so vocal and visible if it were not for Scheidler, who paved the way for generations of abortion opponents. This tribute is to honor his decades-long commitment to ending abortion.
A Facebook page, Pro-Choice Counterprotest at the Joe Scheidler Tribute, has many pro-choice advocates planning to protest the evening dedicated to Scheidler. However, Scheidler and national pro-life leaders will reach out to pro-abortion protesters.
WHO: *
Joe Scheidler, national director and founder, Pro-Life Action League
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Monica Miller, Citizens for a Pro-Life Society
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David Bereit, National Campaign Director of 40 Days for Life
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Bobby Schindler of the Terry Schiavo Foundation
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Eric Scheidler, Executive Director of the Pro-Life Action League
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Ann Scheidler, Vice President of the Pro-Life Action League.
WHEN: Saturday, April 2, 2011, at 6 PM
WHERE: Holiday Inn Mart Plaza Hotel, 350 West Mart Center Drive, Chicago, IL
VISUALS/AUDIO: * 400 pro-life participants from 30 pro-life organizations from around the country
* Group shots of national pro-life leaders
* Scheidler greeting pro-choice abortion advocates
For more information, please visit
www.joescheidlertribute.com 
