Sarah Dunford, Author at Virginia Society for Human Life

by Sarah Dunford May 1, 2025

Virginia Society for Human Life Sights Tragic Report That Abortion is on the Rise in Virginia

Virginia Society for Human Life Sights Tragic Report That Abortion is on the Rise in Virginia The latest report from the pro-abortion Guttmacher organization indicates what many pro-lifers have feared for Virginia since the Dobbs decision in 2022. Abortion promoters are using the lack of protective pro-life laws and the virtually unregulated practice of abortion in the first two trimesters of pregnancy to turn the Commonwealth into a destination for abortions. ...

by Sarah Dunford April 30, 2025

One in 10 Women who use Abortion Drugs Face Major Health Risks

One in 10 Women who use Abortion Drugs Face Major Health Risks. A new large study conducted in America on women who have used the drug mifepristone to cause an abortion indicates that they face greater health risks than previously recognized—with 1 in 10 women facing serious health risks. The study conducted by the Ethics and Public Policy Center highlights the complications that women face from a drug that did not receive ...

by Sarah Dunford March 18, 2025

Pro-Life Youth Programs

Third Place: 2025 Annual Helen M. Donovan Memorial Award Essay Contest

The results of the 2025 Helen Donovan Memorial Essay Contest are complete. Once again the young pro-life voices in the state are showing how thoughtful they are on pro-life issues. We are grateful for the participation of all those who submitted an essay this year. This essay titled Promoting the Culture of Life won third place and is by Samira Hackman Promoting the Culture of Life The distant sound of gunshots being fired still ...

by Sarah Dunford March 18, 2025

Pro-Life Youth Programs

Second Place: 2025 Annual Helen M. Donovan Memorial Award Essay Contest

The results of the 2025 Helen Donovan Memorial Essay Contest are complete. Once again the young pro-life voices in the state are showing how thoughtful they are on pro-life issues. We are grateful for the participation of all those who submitted an essay this year. This essay titled Promoting the Culture of Life won second place and is by Michael Townley Promoting the Culture of Life Over time, social media has become extremely popular ...

by Sarah Dunford March 18, 2025

Pro-Life Youth Programs

First Place: 2025 Annual Helen M. Donovan Memorial Award Essay Contest

The results of the 2025 Helen Donovan Memorial Essay Contest are complete. Once again the young pro-life voices in the state are showing how thoughtful they are on pro-life issues. We are grateful for the participation of all those who submitted an essay this year. This essay by Melania Lambert won first place and is titled Promoting the Culture of Life. Promoting the Culture of Life Promoting a culture that values human life ...

by Sarah Dunford January 15, 2025

General Assembly , News , Pro-Life Action

Pro-abortion Virginia General Assembly Majority Moves Extreme Unlimited Abortion Up to Birth Amendment Forward

Pro-abortion Virginia General Assembly Majority Moves Extreme Unlimited Abortion Up to Birth Amendment Forward Determined abortion advocates in the House of Delegates moved the radical unlimited abortion up to birth amendment to the Virginia Constitution forward on Tuesday. The vote along party lines, followed a passionate debate on the floor of the House. More than 50 pro-life women and men from across Virginia came to the Capitol to attend the House Debate ...

by Sarah Dunford November 15, 2024

Abortion Policy , General Assembly , Pro-Life Action

Pro-abortion Delegates Vote in Committee to Slip Extreme Abortion Amendment Forward, Ignoring Public Opposition and Outcry

Yesterday pro-abortion legislators in the House of Delegates passed their extreme Unlimited Abortion Up to Birth Amendment to the Virginia Constitution out of the Privileges and Election Committee. The committee agenda was not posted for the public to see and comment on until 24 hours before the meeting. To make matters worse, a last-minute substitute version was introduced at the meeting, denying the chance for legislators or the public to read ...

by Sarah Dunford November 12, 2024

Abortion Information , General Assembly , Pro-Life Action

Comments and Testimonies urgently needed as Virginia Pro-Abortion democrats vow to change the Virginia Constitution

The Privileges and Elections committee has posted their agenda for this Wednesday, Nov. 13th and it does include HJ1. They have opened a portal on the GA site to receive public comments pro or con. It is essential that pro-life people put their comments in opposition to this radical amendment on this site. The committee staff will count those opposed and those in favor of HJ1. So far, the pro-abortion side has ...

by Sarah Dunford November 11, 2024

Abortion Policy , General Assembly , News

The Unlimited Abortion Up to Birth Amendment is on the Table This Week! Speak Out Now!

Here we go! Only days away from the dramatic national election results and Virginia’s pro-abortion legislators are ready to move forward this week on their dreadful plan to enshrine abortion up to birth in the state Constitution. Raise Your Voice! Pro-life Virginians must make their voices heard immediately! Please Use the VSHL Action Center link to send your message to your members of the General Assembly. Please share this link with your ...

by Sarah Dunford October 21, 2024

Events

PRO-LIFE APOLOGETICS WORKSHOP INVITATION

YOU ARE INVITED! PRO-LIFE APOLOGETICS WORKSHOP Presented by Corpus Christi Catholic Church & Virginia Society for Human Life WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: Join us to learn the Pro-Life responses to the arguments made by those who are “pro-choice”. Learn how to have a respectful, cogent, and persuasive discussion. The rational, scientific, and spiritual reasons for protecting life at all stages, focusing specifically on the sanctity of life at conception espoused by the Catholic Church. When: ...