01/11/2006

The Side of 'Roe' that Nobody has Heard--Women Addressing the Reality of Abortion

Jan. 11 /Christian Newswire/ -- Breaking the silence that surrounds the personal experience of abortion (Roe v. Wade) women nationwide will tell their stories at gatherings throughout the month of January as part of the Silent No More Awareness Campaign, co- sponsored by NOEL and Priests for Life. The Campaign's national gathering is Monday, January 23rd, at the Supreme Court Building in Washington DC at 4pm.

"Ironically during these confirmation hearings everybody is discussing Roe v. Wade but nobody is concerned with abortion's impact on women," said Campaign co-founder and President of NOEL, Georgette Forney. "We know from personal experience that abortion created more problems than it solved and we're not going to standby and watch more of our sisters be hurt, we are silent no more!"

Actor, model, and author, Jennifer O'Neill, celebrity spokesperson for Silent No More Awareness joined the Campaign because she was forced to have an abortion and understands the pain it brings. Ms. O'Neill will speak at the Supreme Court along with Dr. Alveda King, niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who also regrets her abortion.

"Hearing these woman speak about the damage abortion did to their lives will make you realize that abortion is a life altering decision not just a 'simple choice' or 'right,'" says Janet Morana, Associate Director of Priests for Life and co-founder of the Campaign.

Event Details---

What: Silent No More Awareness Campaign

When: Monday, January 23, 4 PM

Where: In front of the Supreme Court Building, Washington DC

Who: Jennifer O'Neill, celebrity spokesperson for Silent No More Awareness; Dr. Alveda King, niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; Janet Morana, Associate Director of Priests for Life and co-founder of the Campaign; Georgette Forney, President of NOEL and co-founder of the Campaign; and dozens of other women

Silent No More Awareness is a Campaign whereby Christians make the public aware of the devastation abortion causes. The Campaign seeks to expose and heal the secrecy surrounding the emotional and physical pain of abortion. Since officially launching the Campaign in January 2003, 110 Gatherings have occurred in 4 countries and 44 states with approximately 1682 participants, & more than 5000 spectators. For more information, visit www. SilentNoMoreAwareness.org. To schedule an interview, contact Georgette Forney, 412-398-7885, Georgette@NOELforLife.org