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SUMMARY:Northern Panhandle Pro-Life Conference
DESCRIPTION:“Calling All Young People”\nPro-Life Conference\nHosted by West Virginians for Life Northern Panhandle Chapter\nSaturday\, September 6\, 2025\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho: Geared toward ages 13 through college. ALL ages are welcome. \nWhere: Lava Avenue Baptist Church\, 5 Lava Avenue\, Wheeling\, WV 26003 \nTime: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm with Grab n Go or Eat In Dinner at 5:00 pm.Pre-registration requested. Walk-ins welcome if seats are available. \nCost:$10 each or $25 per family of 3 or more registration fee \nForms::  Conference Flyer    Registraton Form   Photo Release Form \n\n\n\nNorthern Panhandle Pro-Life Conference: c/o West Virginians for Life\, 25 Canyon Rd\, Morgantown\, WV 26508\nRegistration and payment is now available online.\n\n\n \nFor questions or more information call or text Faith Meyer at 304-650-2866.  \n\n\nSPEAKERS:\n\nThomas Dinkel – Teen President for West Virginians for Life and State Captain for Students for Life in West Virginia \n\nThomas Dinkel is the Teen President for West Virginians for Life and is the State Captain for Students for Life in West Virginia. Thomas and his family have been in the pro-life movement for many years and have always done what they can to advocate for the unborn. Thomas believes that to ensure that Mountaineers are always free we must protect them from conception to natural death. It is his mission in West Virginia and America as a whole to create a culture of life that protects the most vulnerable. \nLacey Evans – President of WVFL   \nLacey Evans is a 2010 graduate of Marshall University with a degree in Secondary Education. She attended the National Right to Life Academy in the summer of 2009 along with nine other college-age students. At the Academy\, she received in-depth training on the issues and strategy of the pro-life movement. She has given pro-life presentations at West Virginians for Life Conventions and at youth events. She is currently the state president of West Virginians for Life and president of Tucker County Right to Life. She is employed as a business education teacher in Tucker County. She and her husband Josh have been married for nine years and are certified foster parents with the goal of adoption. \nAllie Frazier – Ohio State Coordinator\, Her PLAN \nIn her role as Ohio Coordinator for Her PLAN\, Allie supports and grows Ohio’s pro-life safety net by facilitating collaboration and connections among local assistance providers and organizations that support pregnant and parenting women and families. She organizes state events\, visits assistance providers to learn more about their life-affirming work\, and connects local providers with other state and national resources across categories of care. Allie brings her experience working in pro-life advocacy\, where she strengthened grassroots efforts within Right to Life groups by equipping sidewalk advocacy teams and expanding outreach to include a spectrum of community resources to empower abortion-vulnerable women to choose life for their babies. \nKayla Kessinger – State Program Director\, Her PLAN \nKayla Kessinger resides in Fayette County\, where she works as the State Program Director for Her PLAN – an organization seeking to connect and grow the pro-life safety net for vulnerable women\, children\, and families around the country. At the age of 21\, Kessinger was elected to her first term in the state’s legislature. During her first legislative session\, she was recognized as one of the 10 youngest legislators in the country. Kayla has been recognized as one of NewsMax’s 30 under 30 and one of GOPAC’s “Six Republican Women Under 40 to Watch”. She was recognized by West Virginia Living as a West Virginia Wonder Woman in 2018. During her time in the West Virginia House of Delegates\, Kayla had the honor of serving as the Assistant Majority Leader and was able to serve the state as the chair of The Committee on Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse. Kayla previously served as The West Virginia Republican National Committee Woman\, representing the state on the RNC. She has a BA in Public Administration from Liberty University. Kessinger wrapped up her eight years of service in The West Virginia House of Delegates in 2022 and is now focusing all of her energy on building a stronger prolife safety net for vulnerable moms and babies. \nMatthias Knopp – Pastor \nMatthias Knopp is a life-long resident of Akron\, Ohio where he and his wife are raising and educating their seven children together. He is the Senior Pastor at Emmanuel Baptist Church (Tallmadge\, OH) where he pastors some of the best people in the world. He also writes and has published several books ranging from children’s fiction to adult spiritual education. As a carpenter and owner of a general contracting business\, Matthias knows first-hand what it takes to build something from the ground up. His life has been spent in the pursuit of building up warriors for the next generation and describes himself as “the glad patriarch of a gracious and creative tribe.” \nZane Meyer – Pastor and Missionary \nZane Meyer is a graduate of Faith Bible Institute (FBI) in Monroe\, LA\, satellite program. He has been involved in full-time ministry since 2016. His ministry/preaching opportunities have taken him to multiple foreign countries and over 20 states. He is currently the Pastor of Wolfdale Bible Church in Washington\, PA\, where he has served for 2 years. Zane and his wife\, Amanda\, have been married for 4 years. They have a 3 year old daughter. Their second child is due to be born in April. Zane is passionate about teaching the Word of God to others. \nRandall K. O’Bannon\, Ph.D.\, Director of Education & Research\, National Right to Life \nRANDALL K. O’BANNON\, Ph.D.\, joined National Right to Life in 1989 and has served as its director of education and research since 1994. Over the past thirty-five years\, Dr. O’Bannon has tracked and analyzed the latest abortion statistics\, noting differences before and after Dobbs\, monitored the activity of Planned Parenthood\, the nation’s largest abortion chain\, and studied the risks of chemical and surgical abortion methods\, sharing this information in fact sheets\, lectures\, articles\, and interviews. His research and writing were critical to the popular fetology booklet\, A Baby’s First Months\, and the award-winning DVD short Infinite Possibilities. Dr. O’Bannon is also the director of the National Right to Life Academy\, which trains young pro-life activists to be informed and effective advocates for human life at every age\, condition\, and stage of development. He obtained his doctorate in philosophy (ethics) from Georgetown University in 1998. He and his wife Sandy live in Manassas\, VA\, where they are active in their church and spend much of their summer weekends weeding their vegetable garden. \n\nMary H. Tillman\, J.D. – WV Alliance for Ethical Health Care Legislative Coordinator \nMary Tillman\, J.D. is a 1976 graduate of University of Maryland\, College Park in Speech Pathology and a 1981 graduate of University of Maryland School of Law. She practiced law until the birth of her third child when she elected to stay home with her children\, eventually homeschooling six. She has been active in the right to life movement for over three decades\, first becoming involved in testifying against a liberal pro-abortion bill in Maryland. She has served on the board of Life Choice Pregnancy Resource Center in Clarksburg; as the Secretary for the Harrison County Chapter of WVFL; and as Vice President for WVFL. Mary is currently the Legislative Coordinator for the WV Alliance for Ethical Health Care\, a subcommittee of WVFL which seeks to change laws and policies to protect the lives of elderly and disabled persons. Mary sings in the choir of her parish; St. Patrick Catholic Church in Weston; teaches piano lessons; and enjoys community theater. She resides in Lost Creek with Mike\, her husband of 44 years\, who retired from being CEO of United Hospital Center in 2022. They are blessed with five grandchildren\, and another on the way.
URL:https://www.wvforlife.org/event/wv-teens-for-life-northern-panhandle-conference/
LOCATION:Lava Avenue Baptist Church\, 5 Lava Avenue\, Wheeling\, West Virginia\, 26003
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SUMMARY:Annual State Convention 2025
DESCRIPTION:October 4\, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (Doors open at 9:00) \nWest Virginians for Life invites young and old alike to attend its Annual State Pro-Life Convention on Saturday\, October 4\, 2025 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Trinity Assembly of God in Fairmont\, WV. Doors open at 9 a.m. The theme is “Every Voice Matters”.  \nCost: $35 per person\, a buffet lunch is included. College students and teens pay only $15. Groups of 10 or more pay only $25 per person (adults) or $10 per person (college students/teens). \nKeynote Speaker Dr. Stephen Sammut\, Professor of Psychology\, Franciscan University of Steubenville \nDr. Sammut is a behavioral neuroscientist whose primary interest and expertise lie in investigating brain function in psychopathology\, including depression\, schizophrenia\, Parkinson’s disease and drug abuse\, at the preclinical level. He has authored and co-authored several papers in leading scientific journals\, including his groundbreaking studies describing an animal model that addresses the behavioral and physiological impact of drug-induced abortion and abortion-pill reversal. Dr. Sammut is currently a Full Professor of Psychology at Franciscan University.  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.wvforlife.org/event/annual-state-convention/
LOCATION:Trinity Assembly of God\, 70 Maranatha Dr\, Fairmont\, WV\, 26554\, United States
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SUMMARY:March for Life\, Washington DC 2026
DESCRIPTION:The 53rd Annual March for Life will be Friday\, January 23\, 2026\, in Washington\, D.C. \nThe Monongalia County Chapter of West Virginians for Life is chartering a bus to the event. Meeting is scheduled with Congressional Delegation from 10:00 – 11:00 am in Room 385 Russel Senate Office Building. Cost is $20 per person or $35 for a family of three or more. Bus will leave at 4:30 a.m. from parking lot at JC Penney\, Morgantown Mall in Morgantown. This is a day trip. Will be stopping for dinner at Golden Corral in Frederick\, MD. Return time is approximately 11:00 p.m. Reservations are mandatory at 304-216-6573. Call first to make sure seats are still available. Payment secures your seat. \nChecks are to be written to WVFL-Mon County Chapter and mailed to: \nWVFL-Mon County Chapter \nP.O. Box 1479 \nMorgantown\, WV 26507-1479 \nClick here for a copy of March for Life flyer. \n 
URL:https://www.wvforlife.org/event/march-for-life-washington-dc-2026/
LOCATION:Washington\, DC\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pro-Life Rally Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the Rally in the Capitol Lower Rotunda! \nThe day will be filled with fellowship\, music\, exciting speakers\, and a special prayer walk through the Capitol on behalf of those who cannot speak for themselves. \n  \n\nHighlights: \n• Meet with Legislators in the morning (by appointments you are responsible for making) \n• Rally at Noon in the lower rotunda followed by Cross Processional* \n*The crosses represent unborn babies aborted in the United States. \n\n\nRegister in the lower rotunda from 9 – 10 a.m./ get your FREE ball cap.\n\nMeet with your Legislators by appointment* from 9 – 10:30 a.m. \nBe introduced in the House/Senate Galleries when session begins at 11\n\nRally at Noon in the lower rotunda – hear keynote speakers\nPrayer Processional Following Rally (carrying crosses)**\n\n** The crosses we carry will represent aborted babies. According to the latest figures from National Right to Life\, roughly 2\,400 unborn babies in the U.S. are lost to abortion each day. \nShuttle Service Information \nAll day shuttle service is provided between the Capitol Complex and the Laidley Field parking area. The shuttle departs from Laidley Field starting at 7 a.m. and ending at 6 p.m. Each stop is served approximately every 10-15 minutes. \nThe shuttle does not operate from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The stops include: the Division of Highways Building 5\, Building 6 California Avenue\, East Wing entrance to the Main Capitol Building\, at the Governor’s driveway (Greenbrier Street)\, and Laidley Field. The shuttle bus is handicapped accessible. \nDirections to the Capitol \nFrom points North: Take I-77 South to the Greenbrier Street/ State Capitol Exit (Exit 99)\, turn right off the exit ramp onto Greenbrier Street\, then turn left at Washington Street into the State Capitol parking lot. \nFrom points East: Take I-68 West to I-79 South\, then to I-77 South. Take the Greenbrier Street/ State Capitol Exit (Exit 99)\, turn right off the exit ramp onto Greenbrier Street\, then turn left at Washington Street into the State Capitol parking lot. \nFrom points South: Take I-77 North to the Greenbrier Street/ State Capitol Exit (Exit 99)\, turn right off the exit ramp onto Greenbrier Street\, then turn left at Washington Street into the State Capitol parking lot. \nFrom points West: Take I-64 East to the Greenbrier Street/ State Capitol Exit (Exit 99)\, turn right off the exit ramp onto Greenbrier Street\, then turn left at Washington Street into the State Capitol parking lot. \nFor additional information: 304-594-9845 or wvforlife.org
URL:https://www.wvforlife.org/event/pro-life-rally-day-2026/
LOCATION:State Capitol\, 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East\, Charleston\, WV\, 25305
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SUMMARY:28th Annual Rose Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Seth Dillon\, owner and CEO of The Babylon Bee \nSeth Dillon\, owner and CEO of the Babylon Bee\, will keynote the 28th Annual Rose Dinner.  Attendees will have the opportunity to support a passionately pro-life cause\, and enjoy an evening of laughter.                                                                                                                                               \nFor those unfamiliar with Dillon and the Babylon Bee\, Seth has a passion for the Truth\, and has earned national renown with his clean\, witty humor. \nHere’s a sample from the Bee’s website (babylonbee.com): \nChristians\, you might have noticed\, have their own unique way of talking that can seem like a completely different language. To help you translate\, the Babylon Bee has compiled this handy updated guide to Christian phrases: \n“Let’s take some time to posture our hearts before we start worship”: The media guy can’t find the lyrics slide. \n“Please consider if the Lord might be leading you to volunteer in the nursery”: There’s literally no one watching your children ri \n \nght now; it’s Lord of the Flies back there. \n“Quiet time”: Nap time. \n“Lord\, I just want to echo Bob’s prayer”: I forgot it was my turn to pray. \n“We don’t have small groups here\, we have Gospel-centered missional families”: We have small groups and a thesaurus. \n“I’m working to keep pursuing my wife’s heart”: I’m rinsing the dishes. \n  \n  \n\n\nPLEASE DONATE\nPlease consider donating to our General Fund C4 because of under-funding. See below for description of C3 – Ed Trust vs C4  General Fund. \n \n \n\n\nYou can choose where your donation money will go. \nWVFL has a C3 (Ed Trust) branch\, and C4 (General Fund) branch. Both are non-profit. \nDonations to the C3 (Ed Trust) are tax-deductible\, as charitable contributions. But the only thing we can do with that money is educate. \nDonations to the C4 (General Fund) are not tax-deductible. For this reason\, the C4 is chronically under-funded. But we can do a lot more with the money. In addition to education\, we can work to change or create laws. We can host a Capitol Rally and a State Convention. \nWhy is this so important? \nThe abortion pill crisis will not be solved by education alone. We need pro-life laws\, and we need to elect representatives who will pass those laws. For example\, in 2026\, WVFL is supporting legislation that will add two key components to the continuing education requirement for medical personnel: 1) The life-threatening dangers that abortion pills pose to women; and\, 2) Abortion pill reversal is safe and effective. This would help ensure that women who end up in the ER are properly diagnosed and treated\, and that women who change their mind are given the life-saving help they request. But\, legally\, WVFL must have C4 money to do this work. \nIn 2024\, 90% of Americans took the Standard Deduction on their taxes. If you are in this group\, that means it does not make a penny of difference on your taxes whether you give to the C3 or the C4. Therefore\, if you are in this group\, would you please consider checking the C4 box on the Commitment Card directing your Rose Dinner money to the C4?  If you are in the small minority of people who itemize your deductions\, we certainly understand if you would prefer to give to the C3. \nPlease know that WVFL is very grateful for every donation we receive – large or small\, no matter where it is designated! And\, we do our best to use every penny responsibly\, so that we can save as many lives as possible. Thank you so much for your generous support! \n\n\nWould you please consider helping to reach West Virginia women with the truth about abortion pills? You can do this by becoming a Rose Dinner Sponsor.  \nThanks to the incredible generosity of donors in 2025\, West Virginians for Life was able to launch “Don’t Swallow the Lie!” This life-saving campaign is designed to teach the truth about the dangers of abortion pills (a.k.a. chemical abortion). Most mothers and babies are protected from all methods of abortion in West Virginia. But West Virginia women are being lured into obtaining pills from out-of-state – which adds more risk to an already-dangerous drug. \nDon’t Swallow the Lie billboards direct viewers to an excellent website: DontSwallowTheLie.com. The site features immediate help for those interested in abortion pill reversal. It quickly and simply teaches the truth about the dangers of taking the pill.  \n 
URL:https://www.wvforlife.org/event/28th-annual-rose-dinner/
LOCATION:Marriott Waterfront\, Two Waterfront Pl\, Morgantown\, WV\, 26501\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="WV For Life":MAILTO:info@wvforlife.org
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SUMMARY:14th Annual Golf FORE Life Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 14th Annual Golf FORE Life Tournament!\n \n \nThis fundraiser is held annually to benefit the life-saving efforts of West Virginians for Life. This year’s tournament swings into action Saturday\, July 11\, 2026\, at Preston Country Club\, Kingwood\, WV. \n• Registration & Lunch at 11:30 am \n• Putting Contest at 12:30 pm \n• Tee Time at 1:00 pm \n• MT State BBQ/Informal Awards Ceremony 5:30 pm \n \nClick here for printable REGISTRATION FORM. \nChecks should be made payable to: WVFL Educational Trust Fund \nMail form and/or check to: 25 Canyon Road\, Morgantown\, WV 26508
URL:https://www.wvforlife.org/event/14th-annual-golf-fore-life-tournament/
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