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At the top of the Hay-Adams Hotel in Washington, D.C., overlooking the White House, the Washington Monument, and the Jefferson Memorial, we gathered for a special luncheon highlighting the work of the SBA Education Fund. The event kicked off the SBA Pro-Life America Gala — a historic gathering that brought together pro-life leaders, supporters, and policymakers from across the country to celebrate and advance the pro-life cause. This powerful, emotional, and informative event showcased the work of the Education Fund — the arm of SBA that focuses on research, education, and direct support to women and families.

Marjorie Dannenfelser, President of SBA Pro-Life America, opened the event with gratitude and purpose. Framing the event as a pivotal moment for the movement, she called on attendees to recognize the urgency and opportunity ahead. “This is a turning point in history,” she said. She went on to describe the mission of the SBA Education Fund, “We are grounded in science and wrapped in mercy,” Marjorie remarked. “Through the Education Fund, we are saving babies and walking with mothers every day.”

Marjorie then introduced Lauren Handy, a pro-life champion who was wrongfully targeted by the Biden administration and imprisoned for peacefully protesting on behalf of unborn babies. With tears in her eyes, Marjorie shared the story of Lauren’s imprisonment and the hardships she faced for standing up for life. After her remarks, Marjorie presented Lauren with the SBA Medal of Courage and Sacrifice for her bravery.

Lauren then spoke powerfully to the room about her experience in prison. “I felt like they were systematically trying to destroy me… but I was just loving these babies,” she said. Despite the hardship, she shared how she was able to provide abortion grief counseling to fellow inmates. She shared how God used her even in confinement, helping others who were grieving their own abortion experiences.

Leanne, an SBA supporter from Alabama, noted that it was her favorite moment of the lunch: “You don’t hear that side of the story. Hearing it firsthand was powerful — we just don’t get that in the mainstream media.”

Marjorie then returned to the podium to introduce Senator Katie Britt of Alabama. Marjorie emphasized that, “She is the model of what we were looking for when we started Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America — strong pro-life women in office speaking for women and speaking out for children.”

Senator Britt delivered a strong, clear message. “We cannot let this moment go to waste,” she said, referring to the opportunity presented by Republican leadership in both Congress and the White House. “This is our moment. We must build a culture of life from coast to coast.”

As a mother herself, Senator Britt shared her personal struggles in finding affordable childcare. “Fifty-nine percent of part-time or stay-at-home parents would return to work if childcare were more affordable and accessible,” she explained.

“One of my top priorities has been being a voice for the voiceless,” she emphasized.

That’s why Senator Britt introduced — and plans to reintroduce — the MOMS Act, legislation aimed at supporting pregnant women and families through expanded access to resources, tax relief, and better childcare. “This is pro-life, pro-family, and pro-woman. It’s common-sense legislation,” she shared.

Following her remarks, a short video played highlighting the mission and impact of Her PLAN and the Charlotte Lozier Institute:

Autumn Christensen, Executive Director of Her Pregnancy and Life Assistance Network (PLAN), then took the stage to explain why Her PLAN exists and where it’s going next. “We want to wrap around her a community of support,” she explained, describing how Her PLAN weaves together a pro-life safety net for moms — offering medical, emotional, and material support.

Autumn then introduced Kayla Kessinger, Her PLAN’s State Program Director. Kayla shared emotional stories from her own childhood facing food insecurity and how that experience shaped her passion for helping women today.

“I know what it’s like to not know how you’ll feed your child,” Kayla shared. Too often, women in unexpected pregnancies are told abortion is their only option. “Abortion has never cured poverty, addiction, or any of the other issues that lead women to choose abortion,” she said. “Abortionists see women as dollar signs. We see her as a person with dignity.”

Steven, who was attending the SBA Gala for the first time, was especially moved by Kayla’s remarks. “I came to this lunch because I wanted to learn more about SBA and all the aspects of the organization like the Education Fund.” After Kayla’s remarks, he added, “Her stories were real and practical. As a newcomer, she helped me understand why Her PLAN matters — she made me want to support it and tell others about it.”

The final portion of the lunch featured Karen Czarnecki, Executive Director of the Charlotte Lozier Institute, and Dr. James Studnicki, CLI’s Vice President and Director of Data Analytics.

Karen offered a clear summary of CLI’s role in the movement: “We are fighting an industry. And you can’t do it without good data and good science.” She emphasized how CLI combats misinformation about abortion and the pro-life movement by equipping legislators and the public with reliable, evidence-based research. “Big Abortion is not truly in the business of women’s healthcare,” she exclaimed.

Karen shared CLI’s future plans to increase its digital presence and expand the Lozier Library, an online hub of peer-reviewed, pro-life research. The goal is to make the truth about life more accessible and amplify the work of CLI’s network of more than 70 credentialed scholars.

Karen then invited Dr. Studnicki — CLI’s Vice President and Director of Data Analytics and one of the movement’s most accomplished public health researchers — to join her for a conversation. He discussed his current research on severe maternal morbidity and how abortion and miscarriage might affect later pregnancies and how his work is challenging the prevailing narrative that abortion is always safe. “The narrative is that abortion is safe — and if your research challenges that, you’re told not to speak,” he explained.

Carol, a donor from New York, was particularly impacted by his remarks. “That speech was unbelievable,” she said. “He’s doing what we need — real data, real research. This isn’t something that’s being duplicated anywhere else.”

As the event concluded, the message of the day rang clear: the pro-life movement is expanding, evolving, and ready to meet the moment with science, compassion, and action.

At the close, we asked several attendees what message they hoped would carry beyond the room.

Leanne, an SBA supporter from Alabama, shared: “People need more information on this issue. There’s another side to this argument that most of the public doesn’t hear. If young women felt support — real, tangible support, they would make a different choice. They would choose life.”

Steven added, “Marjorie reminded us that being pro-life is about mercy, compassion, and love. We need to push those words into the public square. This is about building a country that supports life and supports mothers — even those who disagree with us.”

To learn more about Her PLAN and the Charlotte Lozier Institute, visit HerPLAN.org and LozierInstitute.org. For additional information or ways to support our work, contact Nesti Gjeluci, Director of Advancement Relations, at [email protected] or call 571-982-0375.