During the Year of Faith, I am embarking on a special project to promote a Culture of Life. Not only is this an opportunity to transform the culture by stating, "life is beautiful," but it is also a
spiritual act of mercy, instructing the ignorant--not to mention spreading the faith.
I like to think big! In this case, very big! -- As big as a huge billboard that has 60,000 viewers per day. Multiply that by 4 weeks and that is 1,680,000! Not bad. This is not just any billboard. It is on Odgen and Farwell across the street from the only abortion clinic in Milwaukee. One of the benefits of this billboard is that there is a stoplight on Farwell, so that people will be looking right at the billboard when stopped. Unfortunately, because of the number of viewers and size of the billboard--very large--it is not cheap.
I would
like to engage as many people as possible in this project. The response so far has been phenomenal! I have sent
an e-mail out to our homeschool group, the local 40 Days for Life group, friends, relatives, and other Catholic groups. But I am sure there are many
other people, who would be interested in supporting this project.
The
goal is $8,175. Now I realize for most families that is a hardship
during these difficult economic times. If I can just get 100 people who
would pledge $82.00 we would reach our goal in a snap! You may not have $82.00,
but if you know friends, relatives, or acquaintances in the
neighborhood or church, the $82.00 would add up quickly. For example, if
your own family contributed $12.00 all you would need would be 7 more
people to contribute $10.00.
If relatives can contribute to softball and
other endeavors they may be more than willing to contribute to this. If
you know any church pro-life groups, youth groups, or Knights of Columbus groups that
would like to contribute please pass it on. I already have some donors
lined up, but I have far to go! Please write all checks to Prolife Across
America.
Prolife Across America is a 501 (c)(3) organization. All donations are tax
deductible. As soon as I receive the full
amount, I will let you know the status of the
billboard. At the present
time, the
billboard is open.
The picture on the billboard will be "It's a Black and White Issue Our Hearts Were Beating 18
Days from Conception." You can view it at
Prolife Across America
For those who have asked, the cost of the billboard runs for 4 weeks. I am confident by the overwhelming
enthusiastic response I will be able to raise the amount, and if we can
top the amount we can continue to rent the
billboard.
God Bless,
Elizabeth Yank
