?We were blessed to see that God saved three babies on one day,? said Kathy, the local 40 Days for Life leader in Columbia.

The volunteers learned of one of the saves when a young mom told the sidewalk advocate, "I'm not having the abortion. I just couldn't do it".

?A couple had gone in an hour earlier,? Kathy said, ?and one of the more tenacious escorts barked for the young mom not to talk with me or take my information. They came out later and in the driveway, I was able to engage with her. Praise God! He saved three little ones today!?

Kathy noted that there were many children on the sidewalk. ?One family brought four and one mom brought two little girls,? she said. ?Another prayer supporter brought balloons which bounced back and forth in the strong wind all morning.?

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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.