While visiting with volunteers at a rally in Eureka, 40 Days for Life?s Steve Karlen learned this campaign is built on strong leadership from a variety of Christian faith communities.

The leaders told Steve that Planned Parenthood in Eureka is losing money. As a result, its parent group had to merge with another Planned Parenthood affiliate.

?One of the people I met said his involvement in 40 Days for Life opened up a door for him to talk with a pregnant niece,? Steve said. ?He encouraged her to choose life ? and she did!?

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.