NRB Convention Wrap-Up

We’re home!

Jessica and I drove back into DC and arrived at the office shortly after 10pm last night.   What a beautiful day for an 11-hour drive (until we hit torential rains around Strasburg, Virginia) and a perfect way to end this year’s convention with blue skies all around.

Every year we return to DC exhausted from the intense schedule on the convention floor, but invigorated by all the people we have met.  Tuesday marked the last day of the convention and exhibition and people were still making their way through the hall as they announced its closure at 4pm.  As I mentioned in an earlier post, our entire country has been affected by the destructive legacy of Roe v. Wade, and everyone at NRB is no different.  A number of people came up to us to share their own stories, including personal experiences with abortion and the heartbreaking tragedy of miscarriages.  All of them had a through-line: their experience made them realize just how wonderful is the gift of life and it jumpstarted their own personal pro-life witness to their communities.

Many people walked away with the latest information from National Right to Life, including our Stop the Abortion Agenda campaign.  And several new station partners walked away with demos of Pro-Life Perspective and our entire Perspectives on Life public service announcement series.  Olivia also did one last interview with Faith Radio out of Montgomery, Alabama — literally was walking by and the station manager nabbed her from the aisle to do a quick sit-down.  It all happened so fast that I didn’t get a picture, but if you’re in Montgomery, chances are you can probably listen to it!

If you’ve been following the blog the past few days, I hope you’ve enjoyed this look at how your National Right to Life staff is working to further our pro-life work and reach out to new people.  We truly think of ourselves as working for you — our dedicated grassroots volunteers — when we are at a convention like this.   It’s an honor to work on your behalf for our common goal of protecting unborn children and helping their mothers.

-Derrick

More from the Floor

Janet Parshall, a fellow Washingtonian, good friend of National Right to Life, and host of Janet Parshall’s America on the Salem Radio Network, just stopped by for a chat with Olivia (they’re also fellow Virginians).

Salem Radio's own Janet Parshall with NRLC's own Olivia Gans at NRB 2009

NRB Convention Day 2

Another busy day on the convention floor.  Seriously, I don’t think we brought enough literature. 

Like so much of our population, attendees at the NRB convention, too, have been touched by the tragedy of abortion.  It’s inspiring to hear their stories and hear how they have transformed their personal abortion experience into a positive, life-affirming witness.

There have also been opportunties to reach out and speak to members of the press who are here at the convention.  Last night, Olivia did an interview at the booth with a reporter from The Tennessean, the major daily here in Nashville.  And, just about 15 minutes ago did a live sit-down with Matthew Hill on the Information Radio Network who is broadcasting live from the Convention. 

Our friends from Priests for Life also stopped by to say hi.  It’s always good to see the PFL crew.  We have some wonderful allies in the fight for unborn children!

Pictures below and more to come!

-Derrick

Olivia Gans is interviewed by a reporter for the Tennessean at the NRLC booth.

Jerry Horn, Dr. Alveda King, Olivia Gans and Fr. Frank Pavone

Jessica Rodgers, Derrick Jones, Jerry Horn and Olivia Gans

Olivia appears on the Information Radio Network live from the NRB Convention floor

Olivia appears on the Information Radio Network live on the NRB Convention floor