March for Life, Washington, D.C.
2025-01-24 07:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Washington, D.C., DC, United States
The 52nd Annual March for Life will be Friday, January 24, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
The Monongalia County Chapter of West Virginians for Life is chartering a bus to the event. Students and chaperones from Trinity Christian High School in Morgantown will be on board, as well. Cost is $20 per person or $35 for a family of three or more. Bus will leave at 7:00 a.m. from parking lot at JC Penney, Morgantown Mall in Morgantown. This is a day trip. Return time is approximately 8:00 p.m. Reservations are mandatory at 304-594-9845. Call first to make sure seats are still available. Payment secures your seat.
Checks are to be written to WVFL-Mon County Chapter and mailed to:
WVFL-Mon County Chapter
P.O. Box 1479
Morgantown, WV 26507-1479
Click here for a copy of March for Life flyer.

Pro-Life Rally Day 2025
2025-03-14 09:00 - 14:00
Please join us
Friday, March 14, 2025
PRO-LIFE RALLY DAY!
State Capitol in Charleston at Noon inside the lower rotunda beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Highlights –

Register in the lower rotunda from 9 – 10 a.m./ get your FREE ball cap.

Meet with your Legislators by appointment* from 9 – 10:30 a.m.
Be introduced in the House/Senate Galleries when session begins at 11

Rally at Noon in the lower rotunda – hear keynote speakers
Prayer Processional Following Rally (carrying crosses)**

* YOU must be proactive in setting up appointments with your legislators.
The day will be filled with fellowship, music, exciting speakers, and a special prayer walk through the Capitol on behalf of the unborn.
** 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.
To download a copy of the Rally Day flyer please click HERE.
PLEASE SIGN PETITION
Women’s Right to Know Petitions will be presented to legislative leadership at the Rally. Please sign the petition HERE.

Shuttle Service Information
All 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.
The 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.
Directions to the Capitol
From 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.
From 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.
From 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.
From 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.
For additional information: 304-594-9845 or wvforlife.org

27th Annual Rose Dinner
2025-04-25 18:00 | Marriott Waterfront, Two Waterfront Pl, Morgantown, WV, 26501, United States
YES! Count me in as a supporter and defender of Life.
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.

Rachel Campos-Duffy, Keynote Speaker

Rachel Duffy is a NYTimes best selling author, communications consultant, and television personality specializing in politics, culture and parenting. She is the host of America’s #1 rated cable news morning show, FOX & Friends Weekend on the FOX News network. She is married to former Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy who has been recently sworn in as Transportation Secretary in the Trump cabinet. Together, they have nine awesome kids! Rachel and Sean host a popular podcast, “From the Kitchen Table”.
Rachel got her start on television on MTV’s iconic reality television show, “The Real World”. Rachel’s season filmed in San Francisco remains the franchise’s most popular and culturally groundbreaking season. During a travel adventure show spin-off, Road Rules All Stars, Rachel met her future husband, Sean Duffy.
Rachel has a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Arizona State University’s Honors Program and a Masters Degree in International Affairs from the University of California, San Diego. She is married to former Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy and they have nine awesome kids! Rachel’s youngest daughter, Valentina, was born with Down Syndrome and Rachel considers it a privilege to use her platform to advocate for her daughter and everyone with special needs.

13th Annual Golf FORE Life Tournament
2025-07-12 12:00 - 19:00 | Preston Country Club, 1 Camp Dawson Road, Kingwood, WV, 26537
Registration is now closed
Welcome to the 13th Annual Golf FORE Life Tournament homepage. This fundraiser is held annually to benefit the life-saving efforts of West Virginians for Life. This year’s tournament swings into action Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Preston Country Club, Kingwood, WV.
• Registration & Lunch at Noon
• Putting Contest at 1:00 pm
• Tee Time at 1:30 pm
• MT State BBQ/Informal Awards Ceremony 6:00 pm

Checks should be made payable to:
WVFL Educational Trust Fund, 25 Canyon Road, Morgantown, WV 26508

Northern Panhandle Pro-Life Conference
2025-09-06 09:00 - 17:00 | Lava Avenue Baptist Church, 5 Lava Avenue, Wheeling, West Virginia, 26003
“Calling All Young People”
Pro-Life Conference
Hosted by West Virginians for Life Northern Panhandle Chapter
Saturday, September 6, 2025

Who: Geared toward ages 13 through college. ALL ages are welcome.
Where: Lava Avenue Baptist Church, 5 Lava Avenue, Wheeling, WV 26003
Time: 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.
Cost:$10 each or $25 per family of 3 or more registration fee
Forms:: Conference Flyer Registraton Form Photo Release Form

Northern Panhandle Pro-Life Conference: c/o West Virginians for Life, 25 Canyon Rd, Morgantown, WV 26508
Registration and payment is now available online.

For questions or more information call or text Faith Meyer at 304-650-2866.

SPEAKERS:

Thomas Dinkel – Teen President for West Virginians for Life and State Captain for Students for Life in West Virginia

Thomas 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.
Lacey Evans – President of WVFL
Lacey 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.
Allie Frazier – Ohio State Coordinator, Her PLAN
In 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.
Kayla Kessinger – State Program Director, Her PLAN
Kayla 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.
Matthias Knopp – Pastor
Matthias 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.”
Zane Meyer – Pastor and Missionary
Zane 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.
Randall K. O’Bannon, Ph.D., Director of Education & Research, National Right to Life
RANDALL 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.

Mary H. Tillman, J.D. – WV Alliance for Ethical Health Care Legislative Coordinator
Mary 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.

Annual State Convention 2025
2025-10-04 10:00 - 15:00 | Trinity Assembly of God, 70 Maranatha Dr, Fairmont, WV, 26554, United States
October 4, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (Doors open at 9:00)
West 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”.
Cost: $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).
Keynote Speaker Dr. Stephen Sammut, Professor of Psychology, Franciscan University of Steubenville
Dr. 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.

March for Life, Washington DC 2026
2026-01-23 04:30 - 23:00 | Washington, DC, United States
The 53rd Annual March for Life will be Friday, January 23, 2026, in Washington, D.C.
The 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.
Checks are to be written to WVFL-Mon County Chapter and mailed to:
WVFL-Mon County Chapter
P.O. Box 1479
Morgantown, WV 26507-1479
Click here for a copy of March for Life flyer.

Pro-Life Rally Day 2026
2026-02-12 09:00 - 14:00 | State Capitol, 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East, Charleston, WV, 25305
Please join us for the Rally in the Capitol Lower Rotunda!
The 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.

Highlights:
• Meet with Legislators in the morning (by appointments you are responsible for making)
• Rally at Noon in the lower rotunda followed by Cross Processional*
*The crosses represent unborn babies aborted in the United States.

Register in the lower rotunda from 9 – 10 a.m./ get your FREE ball cap.

Meet with your Legislators by appointment* from 9 – 10:30 a.m.
Be introduced in the House/Senate Galleries when session begins at 11

Rally at Noon in the lower rotunda – hear keynote speakers
Prayer Processional Following Rally (carrying crosses)**

** 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.
Shuttle Service Information
All 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.
The 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.
Directions to the Capitol
From 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.
From 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.
From 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.
From 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.
For additional information: 304-594-9845 or wvforlife.org

28th Annual Rose Dinner
2026-04-17 17:30 - 20:30 | Marriott Waterfront, Two Waterfront Pl, Morgantown, WV, 26501, United States
Seth Dillon, owner and CEO of The Babylon Bee
Seth 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.
For 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.
Here’s a sample from the Bee’s website (babylonbee.com):
Christians, 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:
“Let’s take some time to posture our hearts before we start worship”: The media guy can’t find the lyrics slide.
“Please consider if the Lord might be leading you to volunteer in the nursery”: There’s literally no one watching your children ri

ght now; it’s Lord of the Flies back there.
“Quiet time”: Nap time.
“Lord, I just want to echo Bob’s prayer”: I forgot it was my turn to pray.
“We don’t have small groups here, we have Gospel-centered missional families”: We have small groups and a thesaurus.
“I’m working to keep pursuing my wife’s heart”: I’m rinsing the dishes.

PLEASE DONATE
Please consider donating to our General Fund C4 because of under-funding. See below for description of C3 – Ed Trust vs C4 General Fund.

You can choose where your donation money will go.
WVFL has a C3 (Ed Trust) branch, and C4 (General Fund) branch. Both are non-profit.
Donations to the C3 (Ed Trust) are tax-deductible, as charitable contributions. But the only thing we can do with that money is educate.
Donations 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.
Why is this so important?
The 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.
In 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.
Please 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!

Would 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.
Thanks 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.
Don’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.

14th Annual Golf FORE Life Tournament
2026-07-11 11:30 - 18:30
Join us for the 14th Annual Golf FORE Life Tournament!

This 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.
• Registration & Lunch at 11:30 am
• Putting Contest at 12:30 pm
• Tee Time at 1:00 pm
• MT State BBQ/Informal Awards Ceremony 5:30 pm

Click here for printable REGISTRATION FORM.
Checks should be made payable to: WVFL Educational Trust Fund
Mail form and/or check to: 25 Canyon Road, Morgantown, WV 26508
