November 8, 2023 - michigan march for life information

The rally (11 AM) and march (12 noon) will take place on Thursday, November 8th, because both the Michigan House and Senate will be in session in Lansing and because it is the anniversary of the passing of the brutal, dehumanizing Proposition 3.   With the encouragement of other states who have implemented pro-life legislation, now is a great time to show our state lawmakers our support for protecting the sanctity of life in Michigan.  

Lansing March for Life Agenda - November 8

11:00  Rally in front of Michigan state capitol building.   Speakers include:

• Chuck Gaidica, former anchor and meteorologist on Channel 4 (WDIV-TV) in Detroit, will serve as the rally’s emcee!

•  Bishop Earl Boyea from the Diocese of Lansing will be kicking off the rally with a prayer.

• Genecia Davis is headlining the event as our KEYNOTE SPEAKER who will share her personal story of abortion and her subsequent path to peace.

• Barbara Listing, President of Right to Life of Michigan, will share remarks on prolife victories in the state and the path ahead.

• Jeannie Mancini, President of the National March for Life, will join us to offer remarks about the national prolife movement.

• Mildred “Missy” Parker-Miller, long-time advocate for life, who spent 34 years working in the foster care and adoption system in Detroit, will talk about the beauty of life. Her family fostered over 35 children, had three biological children and adopted four foster children.

• Dr. Michelle Monticello, OB-GYN, Co-Medical Director and OB-GYN Advisor for Life Choices of Central Michigan in Mt. Pleasant, will highlight the expansive network of services available to women facing an unexpected pregnancy in our state.

• Prolife State Senator Thomas Albert (MI – 18th Senate District) and Representative Jaime Greene (MI – 65th House District) will provide updates on state legislative action.

• Pastor Chris Brooks, Woodside Bible Church in Troy, will close the rally with a prayer.

NOON March around the capitol (approximately 1.2 miles)

The event is expected to end around 1 p.m.  Bus riders will return to their designated pickup locations and head home.

The fee for the bus trip includes round trip transportation from St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Troy to Lansing, including the tip for the bus driver.  Bagels, cream cheese, water and snacks are also being provided.  If you have a special dietary need (e.g. gluten-free or dairy free), please add a note to your registration form or send an email to info@nwmacomb4life.org .  

Yes, the March is a peaceful, family-friendly event.  People from all over the state will be gathering to let our state legislatures know that we stand for life.  

Strollers are not recommended for the March for Life.  With an estimated group of 5,000 marchers, strollers may become a hazard to your co-walkers.  

If you plan to bring an infant or toddler on the bus, please pay for a bus seat ($20 for each child) and bring a car seat or booster seat to safely secure them during the bus trip.  

High school and middle school students who are minors (under 18) may ride the bus and participate in the march and rally, under these conditions:

1.  Student must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or an adult chaperone. (Each adult chaperone may chaperone between 1 and 6 students.)

2. If a minor is not accompanied by a parent, or legal guardian, the student's parent or guardian must sign a permission slip (a form will be sent to you during the registration process).

3.  Adult chaperones must have completed the VIRTUS education program, "Protecting God's Children," after 2020 (or completed an equivalent training program after 2020) and provide bus organizers with a copy of the certificate of completion prior to October 15, 2023.

4.  Bus captains reserve the right to refuse bus entry to any minor who does not meet these conditions.

We will have some signs available for you to carry during the rally and march.

We also encourage you to be creative and bring your own signs!   PLEASE - do not display graphic pictures of aborted children.  You can find sign ideas HERE.    

Persons riding our bus from St. Anastasia in Troy to Lansing may store the signs in the under-bus compartment prior to the march.

The march around the capitol is estimated at 1.2 miles.

There are many Right to Life of Michigan affiliates who are chartering buses to Lansing.  Here  are the locations that we know about in Macomb County:

Eastpointe - St. Basil the Great Catholic Church,  22851 Lexington Ave.  Contact Elaine at 586.277.5206 or Marie at 586.206.3933 

Shelby Township - St. Kieran Catholic Church, 53600 Mound Road.  https://pay.cornerstone.cc/rtlmacombnorth+march

For other locations throughout the state, go to https://rtl.org/event/march/ or  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pP6SwSguRMLR4VeBeVIVCj34EY2yt0fC2Cv_BHvr5gY/edit#gid=1925183480

Why does each bus location charge differing prices?  

Each organization chartering a bus has different costs and financial situations.  You will find that all of the bus trip costs are low - most organizers are charging less than enough to cover the actual cost of transportation.  Some bus trips include tip for the driver, and others will take up a collection from passengers during the bus trip.  Some bus trips include food or drinks.  All bus trips would appreciate it If you are able to make an extra donation to assist in bus costs.