?Here in South Dakota,? said Doug in Sioux Falls, ?there are people standing and praying out in the snowfall. The ground is frozen solid, so it's hard to find places to plant our signs.?

Planned Parenthood was closed, making for a ?cold and lonely? vigil. But Doug was ready.

?I've got all my arctic clothing lined up, waiting for my hour on the sidewalk.? His heavy gauntlet mittens added to the challenge, ?but the ?yes? in our hearts is still loud and clear.?

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.