We?ve learned of the closure of the American Women?s Services abortion center in Maryland, which had been the site of seven 40 Days for Life campaigns as well as an ongoing regular prayer presence.

?We are full of joy and thanking God,? said Dolores, the local leader, who was also appreciative of 40 Days for Life, ?which was started in Frederick in 2008, for helping its closing.?

The prayers were answered. The building?s owner sold the property, and the new owner is a general medical practice that does not do abortions.

With the closure, the Frederick team has moved its vigil to a Planned Parenthood center. This business does not do abortions, but it does offer the morning-after pill and abortion referrals.

David Brandao, COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

With 40 Days for Life, David wears many hats. Prior to joining the 40 Days for Life team, he was an award-winning radio and TV journalist. He has also served as a board member for a pregnancy help center and as publications director for a major national pro-life organization.