It wasn't just parts of the United States that saw huge winter storms roll in as the month began.

The photos above show vigils (clockwise from top left) in Serbia, Romania, Scotland and Croatia. The photo below is from Alaska.

With the temperature hovering just above zero Fahrenheit (-17 Celsius), "we didn't have anyone officially scheduled for the campaign," said the coordinator in Romania. "Yet the volunteers came spontaneously."

In spite of the cold and snow, said one team member in Croatia, "we bring warm hearts ... clear, steady and unwavering."

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.