Right to Life of North Central Indiana held the annual Columbia City Legacy of Life Banquet on Monday, March 30, at Indian Springs Middle School’s Carver Center. Over 230 guests attended the event. Guests had the opportunity to hear from a variety of speakers, including Senator Jim Banks and Congressman Marlin Stutzman. Michelle Schoenefeld, Executive Director for A Hope Center in Columbia City, shared an update on the ministry. Our keynote speaker was Wesley J. Smith, an international expert on assisted suicide and euthanasia. Jacob Alles was the emcee for the evening. Right to Life Executive Director Dave Koontz also gave an encouraging update on prolife activities in North Central Indiana. Guests enjoyed a meal provided by Foodology and truffle balls from Nothin’ But Truffles.
Thanks to Rabb Water Systems for providing bottled water, and Wildman for the table linens.
A $30,600 match challenge was announced. The match campaign will continue through the remaining three spring banquets. Generous guests gave $18,418 in donations and pledges, of which $15,710 was matched for a total of $34,128!
Right to Life donors help promote a culture of life in North Central Indiana and beyond by:
- Promoting the pro-life message through billboards, social media, & radio
- Partnering with five North Central Indiana pregnancy centers
- Sponsoring Pregnancy Resource Center Networking Day
- Encouraging & equipping students through providing opportunities for students to travel to Washington, D.C., to participate in the National March for Life and Life Guardians Training
- Coordinating Life Chains in 12 locations in North Central Indiana
- Encouraging pastors to stand for life through Pastor Trainings
- Promoting the Safe Haven Baby Box hotline number
- Sponsoring RTL’s presence at fairs & at the Marshall County Blueberry Festival
- and so much more!
We are grateful for every sponsor, table host, speaker, donor, guest, and volunteer who made the banquet a success. We hope that the banquet inspired guests to provide continued support for the prolife movement in North Central Indiana and beyond!
There are three more Legacy of Life Spring Banquets in April, and we’d love for you to join us as an individual, a table host, or a sponsor. Visit prolifebanquet.com for more information on the upcoming banquets in Fulton (4/9), Marion (4/13), and Plymouth (4/27).
