Billboards Saving Lives Of Babies

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ProLife Across America organization is known as the “billboard people.” Their mission statement: is to reach out through Billboard, TV, radio and newspaper ads to people who may not be reached in any other way. Their ads create an 'Atmosphere of Life' in a 'culture of death.' Totally educational, (non-profit and nonpolitical), PROLIFE Across AMERICA is committed to bringing positive, persuasive messages offering information and alternatives - including adoption - and post abortion assistance to those in need. All ads feature our 800# Hotline for Help. 800-366-7773 Mary Ann Kuharski, director of PLAA, about the origin of the organization and how it targets certain markets. When did ProLife Across America begin? We started as a Minneapolis-based organization in 1989, but we went nationwide as the demand was there. We had to change our name to ProLife Across America. We are non-political totally educational organization. We have billboards in 41 states annually. It depends on the area or the donor. I take no salary. How do you purchase billboards? We receive donations which we use to purchase billboards.

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Are your billboards effective? It’s amazing what the billboards can do. We’ve had people change their minds on their way to go to get an abortion. One woman pulled over to the side of the road and cried. She was on her way to a clinic to get an abortion and saw our billboard “Did you know I have fingerprints at nine weeks?” How many states are your billboards in? Our billboards have appeared in 44 states and three small areas of Ontario, Canada as well.

How abortions happen in America? Sadly, many do not know the Truth and thus, over one million mothers each year are pressured and coerced to “choose” abortion as a “solution” to an untimely pregnancy. That’s 4,400 babies a day who are killed by surgical abortion. Millions more die from the “Morning After” Pill and other so-called contraceptive (abortion) methods. Dear Friends, we may not be able to change the law – but we can work to change hearts and promote the Truth. We are all working toward a Prolife Across America’s life-saving outreach through our Billboard media is vital and life-saving. Abortion providers in the United States – promotes despair and death. Abortion is their business, a big business, with millions of dollars added to their coffers each year. We promote the Truth and alternatives and assistance to those in need. So often, our Billboards and ads may be the only visible sign of hope and help to those in need.

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Remember, PROLIFE Across AMERICA’s Billboards do more than advertise. Our ads create an “atmosphere of life”- giving honor to motherhood, family life, and the children God so generously bestows on us. This Billboard outreach is costly, but has proven to be life-saving. Billboards range in price from $600 - $3500 per month. Here’s what your dollars can do: • $ 600 – a Billboard for one month in rural area. • $1,000 – a Billboard for one month in a bigger city or near a college campus. • $1,800 – $3500 – on a major interstate or heavy traffic area. So often, our Billboards and ads may be the only visible sign of hope and help to those in need. http://prolifeacrossamerica.org Hotline # 800-366-7773

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Mrs. Kuharski recounted instances such as the call she received from a trucker who had seen one of the signs. “My girlfriend just told me she was pregnant,” the trucker said. “We’re not ready to have children, so I told her, ‘Get rid of it.’” Responding to the message on the billboard, he then asked, “Is it true that the baby’s heartbeat starts at 24 days?” “I said ‘Yes,’” recalled Mary Ann. “There was a long pause. Then he said, ‘Well, I guess we can’t do it.’”

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PROLIFE Across AMERICA's Hotline 800-366-7773 for Help receives nearly 200 calls for information and assistance each month-thanks to those who see or hear our ads. Here are a few examples of recent callers: for reasons of confidentiality, names and /or identifying information is not revealed: I am pregnant and need help. Who can I talk to in my area? For a Pregnancy Support Center in your area call: PROLIFE Across AMERICA's Hot line...................1-800-366-7773 The National Life Center...........................................1-800-848-LOVE (5683) Total Life Care Clinics (Minnesota & Wisconsin).......1-888-652-1140 or 651-291-9473 Birthright (see your local phone directory). I had an abortion and would like to talk with someone. There are many good organizations offering confidential counseling and post-abortion assistance. • Project Rachel............................................................. 1-888-329-3773 • National Life Center ................................................... 1-800-848-LOVE (5683) • Conquerors – Minneapolis/St Paul............................. 612-866-7643 • Marion Project (Catholic) – Minneapolis/St. Paul .....651-291-4515

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"I saw your sign. It really impacted me. I just had a miscarriage and am going through such a depression. Who can I talk to? Would you send my husband and I something? Edinburg, Texas

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"Do you have legal advice? I'm thinking of getting an abortion. I'm feeling such harassment from the father. It's not something I want to do but I just want to be rid of him!" Coon Rapids, Minnesota

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"I had two previous abortions - I think that's why I take drugs - I can't stand to think of having another one. I have nightmares about it.:Grand Rapids, Minnesota

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"I saw your sign. What help do you have for me in my area?" Providence, Rhode Island

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"My daughter (18) was just preparing to go off to college when she discovered she is pregnant. She is leaning toward adoption. Can you steer us in the right direction?" St. Paul, Minnesota

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"We just learned that our son (19) and his girlfriend are expecting. They may consider adoption. Who can we tell them to talk to?" Mpls, MN

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"I hate to admit that I'm nearly six months along and still was uncertain on what I was going to do. I'm so glad I saw your ad. I truly believe adoption will be best - for the baby and me." Springfield, Missouri

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"Someone gave me your number and said you would help me." Brooklyn, NY "Can you help my granddaughter? She thought she wanted to keep the baby, but her boyfriend left her, she lost her job, and now she's not so sure she can handle a baby?" Southern California

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"We just learned our daughter (21) is pregnant. The boyfriend is pushing abortion. What help is there for her - she has no insurance and is still in college? Plymouth, Minnesota

"Abortion was never an option after I saw that first billboard and learned my baby already had a beating heart (18 days after conception). I wanted life for my baby. My baby will have a future too." Roswell, New Mexico

"I am a student at Moorhead State University. I just saw your billboard and I really appreciate what you are doing. This is the most touching one you've done. Thank you!"Julie H. Minnesota "I saw your sign. It really impacted me. I just had a miscarriage and am going through such a depression. Who can I talk to? Would you send my husband and I something? Edinburg, Texas

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“I used to be pro-choice until I saw your billboard. I didn’t know a baby had a heartbeat as early as 18-24 days. I’ll never say I’m pro-choice again!” (NY) “Please! Do you know of anyone who would offer legal counsel for a father of an unborn baby scheduled to be aborted?” (Phoenix AZ) “I’m sending a photo of my grandchild. You can show others if you wish. It’s a small way of saying "thank you" for those billboards. My grandson is here today because my daughter saw those ads and made the decision for life” (Minnesota) “Thanks for what you are doing for the babies and others. I know God forgives me for the two previous lives I took, but I still live with such terrible regret. Thank you for what you are doing to help others.” (Wisconsin) “I’m looking at my little one year old son and I had to call you. I found your yellow Facts Card in the ladies room of a restaurant and after reading it I couldn’t go through with an abortion. Thank you for what you do.” (S. Dakota) http://prolifeacrossamerica.org Hotline # 800-366-7773

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"Can you recommend help for a young high school girl who is pregnant and most everyone else has urged abortion, but she is resistant?" Quad City, Iowa.

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"Thank you! Thank you - for recognizing the preciousness of babies with Down Syndrome! We have a brother who is such a blessing to our family." (This gratitude was expressed by many callers who saw our Fall billboards).

"I've never called a number off a billboard before, but I had to say 'Thank you!' for your ads featuring babies with Down Syndrome. I used to be 'pro-choice' but thank heavens I had this baby. He completely changed me around. You are right! They are such 'blessings!"

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