News | Michigan Life Essay Scholarship Winner 2026 Michigan Life Essay Scholorship Winner for 2026 announced... I’m excited to share that we have selected a winner for this year’s Senior Scholarship Essay! Please join me in congratulating Claire Meulenberg from Grand Rapids Right to Life. Claire is a student at Northpointe Christian High School and plans to attend Samford University in Alabama, where she will pursue a degree in political science. In her essay, Claire reflected on her decision to walk alongside a friend experiencing an unexpected pregnancy. Through offering consistent support to both her friend and her friend’s baby, Claire demonstrated that being pro-life extends beyond belief—it calls for compassion, action, and a willingness to stand with others during challenging moments. Congratulations, Claire, on this well-deserved recognition! Best regards, Whittney Dominguez Director of Education, MiGen Leads Coordinator Right to Life of Michigan Winning piece : Life Worth Fighting For - by Claire Meulenberg I was raised among the values of the pro-life movement and the belief that every human life has inherent worth. Conversations about abortion were regular in my home, my church, and within my Christian community. My family and I regularly donated to Alpha Women’s Center, and my mom works faithfully at our local Pregnancy Resource Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. So consequently, the idea of unplanned pregnancy was not an abstract concept in our household, but a topic discussed with compassion and urgency. I spent countless hours alongside my mom, volunteering and supporting the mission these centers fought for. From a young age, I believed I understood the weight of the pro-life movement and confidently called myself pro-life. However, it was not until later that I truly grasped the depth and reality of what I had been advocating for. That understanding came during my junior year of high school, when one of my closest friends discovered she was pregnant at seventeen years old. In our small, private Christian school, the news spread quickly. Opinions echoed through the hallways, and one question seemed to follow her everywhere: Would she keep the baby? Hearing that question forced me to confront the reality of the cause I had supported my entire life. I remember thinking, Of course she will keep the baby. I knew her strength, her resilience, and her heart. Yet in that moment, I realized that being pro-life was no longer about a belief I inherited, rather, it was about actively standing beside my close friend during the most vulnerable season of her life. I truly grasped what I was advocating for. Walking alongside my friend during her unplanned pregnancy changed me. I learned what it meant to advocate not just with words, but with presence, empathy, and unwavering support. I watched her courage unfold as a young mom who faced uncertainty, fear, and judgment, and I felt a deeper responsibility to defend both her and her child. Nine months later, she gave birth to a beautiful baby boy. Seeing him, I finally understood who I had been advocating for all along. He is a living reminder that every life is made in the image of God, regardless of the circumstances. What mattered most was not how he entered this world, but how deeply he is loved. This experience transformed my view on what it means to be pro-life. It strengthened my compassion and daily it shapes how I approach my leadership in this movement. It taught me that true pro-life work extends beyond simply believing in the cause, but it requires action and a willingness to walk alongside others with grace. As I look toward my future goals, I plan on continuing to advocate for women, like my friend. I will be attending Samford University in order to pursue a degree in Political Science. It's through this career path that I will be able to advocate for more moms and unborn children on the national level. I aspire to obtain my friend’s strength and courage as I walk on this journey. ### We Hear Their Cries (ProLife Anthem music video) VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: To help stretch our Donors' donation dollars we need Volunteers for help with upcoming other 2026 events (including Parade preperation). Also, in relation to our NewsLetter, to help Fold, Stuff (when a N/L Edition has inserts), and Seal, to prepare each Newsletter for USPS delivery (as well as other things needing assistance to do). To join the N/L Prep Team (once, twice, or each time, any time Volunteered appreciated), reach out via our CONTACT page or email us at: WyandotteRLM@gmail.com . IMPORTANT NOTE: UDMI-RTL is a Non-Partisan Non-Denominational Non-Profit Life group. DONATIONS can be made online (one-time, monthly, annually) by Credit Card via: https://udrlm.betterworld.org/donation-pages/donation-upper-downriver-right-l

News: 2025 S.E.MI Oratory Contest results| UD-MI RTL UDMI-RTL Oratory Contest 2025 RESULTS Above excerpts from April 2025 Newsletter - see the full UDMI-RTL April Newsletter for additional information . VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: To help stretch our Donors' donation dollars we need Volunteers to help Fold, Stuff (when a N/L Edition has inserts), and Seal, to prepare each Newsletter for USPS delivery. To join the N/L Prep Team (once, twice, or each time, any time Volunteered appreciated), reach out to: WyandotteRTL@gmail.com . IMPORTANT NOTE: UDMI-RTL is a Non-Partisan Non-Denominational Non-Profit Life group. DONATIONS can be made online (one-time, monthly, annually) by Credit Card via: https://udrlm.betterworld.org/donation-pages/donation-upper-downriver-right-l Photos below courtesy: David Ferrell Student Contestants in the High School Oratory Contest (left to right): Ania Elsey (1st place), Casha Grace Grzywacz (3rd place), Ethan Cunningham (2nd place), State Representative James DeSana, Tyreeq Boyd (honorable mention), Mikayla Camilleri and Dominic Gonzales Judges: Pam Munroe, Amy Rennie, RN, Rep. James DeSana, and Greg Kowalsky Additional Note: First place Winner will be unable to attend the State of Michigan RTL Oratory Contest in Lansing. 1st Runner-up will be attending instead. See too: Oratory Contest 2025 announcement page Extras Last year's (Life-Walk 2024 ) Raffle Winners below... ...yes items will be Raffled off again this year (need be Present to Win) at Life-Walk 2025 as well as this "Intro to Pro-Life Culture " Events. S.E.Michigan additional 2025 Events list MAY UPDATE: MI-House Rep. Jim DeSana (mentioned here-in) was a Speaker at our "Intro. to ProLife Culture" May 17 event . Video of his speech and all others (14 videos in all ) can be seen at ITPLC Videos page .

News: 2025 | Christmas Cards and Ornaments 2025 Sale NewsLetter: Change Of/My Address , Help save postage: Remove from mailings , Signup Thursday, November 6 is the Michigan March for Life in Lansing. A bus ($30 adult, FREE for youth) will be going from Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. MORE INFO: UDMI-RTL MI LIFE WALK NOV 5 page . Christmas cards and ornaments with an image of the Holy Family are for sale at the RTL office. 734-282-6100 · A collection is being made at the Right to Life Resource Center to purchase turkeys and fresh food for 1800 families at Pregnancy Resource Centers in southeast Michigan. As we give thanks, help support families who choose life! Make checks payable to “Daily Apostle.” Drop them off or mail to: Thanksgiving Collection, 2010 Eureka, Wyandotte, MI 48192; 734-282-6100 DONATIONS can be made online (one-time, monthly, annually) by Credit Card via: https://udrlm.betterworld.org/donation-pages/donation-upper-downriver-right-l or by Check at Mailing address below. To PRINT Flyer, right-click on image above, choose "open in new Window ," then from/with the newly opened Window you may then use Ctrl-P to pop-up the Print function to send to Printer . *OR* Donate to or Join UDMI-RTL online - see: Donate/Join page .

News: Aug 2025 | UD-MI RTL at Mt. Carmel Festival NewsLetter: Change Of/My Address , Help save postage: Remove from mailings , Signup UDMI-RTL Tent at Mount Carmel Church Festival Aug. 2025 Kids playing with the Balloons we gave out from our Booth on the Festival grounds. RIGHT TO LIFE discussion coming soon again on CTP Show... CTP S3EAugSpecial5 35m 13s before audio editing CTP S3EAugSpecial5 NOTES ( listen (Tue Aug 26 2025 and thereafter) at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2210487/ )... CTP (S3EAugSpecial5) Faith, Politics, and Protecting the Unborn Exploring more of the world of fascinating Guests, Health, Human Nature, Music / Movies, Mysterious, Politics, Social Issues, and much more Stuart Kellogg (Yes, Relative of the Kellogg's Co. heirs, but not part of the Cereal Co.) shares his journey from TV news management to pro-life advocacy through his program "Students in Action: Building Pro-Life Leaders." This educational initiative equips young Christians with the knowledge and tools to effectively engage in abortion discussions using science, constitutional principles, and compassionate approaches. • Former TV executive who ran an ABC station in Jackson, Mississippi for 25 years • Created a five-module program teaching students about worldview, Christian perspectives on life, and how to defend pro-life positions • Emphasizes scientific facts about human development from conception - unique DNA, fingerprints, and potentially different blood type from mother • Highlights Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's admission that Roe v. Wade was "egregiously wrong from the start" with "exceptionally weak reasoning" • Program includes practical experience with pregnancy centers to demonstrate how pro-life advocates support women before and after birth • Materials available at no cost (beyond printing) at ProLifeLeaders.net • Teaches students to ask effective questions rather than just making statements • Addresses common criticisms of the pro-life movement through education and practical experience Find Stuart's program and materials at ProLifeLeaders.net or email info@pro-lifeleaders.net for more information. [ Addl. Copyright material here-in, Used With Permission ] Episode related links... - http://ProLifeLeaders.net - https://www.thelibertybeacon.com/abortion-the-profit-motive-side/ - https://www.thelibertybeacon.com/left-peddling-porn-to-children-those-not-destined-for-abortion/ - https://www.thelibertybeacon.com/introducing-the-latest-superhero-alumi-baby/ - https://www.thelibertybeacon.com/i-demand-my-equity-as-a-male-to-murder-for-my-convenience/ - https://www.thelibertybeacon.com/i-demand-my-equity-part-2/ - BTS/SP Video: https://old.bitchute.com/video/gtayFSbe5vZx/ DONATIONS can be made online (one-time, monthly, annually) by Credit Card via: https://udrlm.betterworld.org/donation-pages/donation-upper-downriver-right-l or by Check at Mailing address below. To PRINT Flyer, right-click on image above, choose "open in new Window ," then from/with the newly opened Window you may then use Ctrl-P to pop-up the Print function to send to Printer . *OR* Donate to or Join UDMI-RTL online - see: Donate/Join page .

News: Oratory Contest 2024 (results) | UD-MI RTL FRI. MAY 3rd 2024 UPDATE (from WyandotteRLM email) re: ORATORY CONTEST GOT A NEWS MENTION... https://www.detroitcatholic.com/news/five-students-compete-in-right-to-life-michigan-high-school-pro-life-oratory-contest You all made the Detroit Catholic story! Congratulations again for the outstanding competition in this year's Oratory contest. Press release for your parish bulletin: (Please use the appropriate attached student picture for your bulletin story.) Perhaps your student can deliver his or her 5-7 minute speech to an upcoming parish event. Four students from Gabriel Richard High School were among the five contestants in the High School Pro-Life Oratory Contest sponsored by Downriver affiliates of Right to Life of Michigan. Each student spoke from a pro-life perspective on either euthansia or abortion from moral, scientific and sociological perspectives. All contestants received T-shirts and a precious feet pin the size of a baby's feet 10 weeks after conception. The first place winner received a prize of $150 and will advance to the state competition. 1st Place: Zoe Loveday (St. Joseph Parish, Trenton) 2nd Place: Ethan Cunningham (St. Pius X, Southgate) 3rd Place: Tyreeq Boyd (Summit Academy North, New Hope Assembly of God)) Honorable Mention: Brianna Kososki (St. Charles, Newport) Honorable Mention: Matthew Cole (Our Lady of the Scapular, Wyandotte) Event photos (photos courtesy Debbie Bloomfield):

News: NL: Jan 2025 | UD-MI RTL (online early peek) UDMI-RTL Newsletter Jan. 2025 -- EarlyBird Peek (online before paper copies mailed) and extra announcements Extra MAY UPDATE: MI-House Rep. Jim DeSana (mentioned here-in) was a Speaker at our "Intro. to ProLife Culture" May 17 event . Video of his speech and all others (14 videos in all ) can be seen at ITPLC Videos page .

"My Body" [Pro-Life perspecive] Prayer | UD-MI RTL UDMI-RTL "My Body" Life perspective Image source: Galaxy.AI (based upon this prayer) "My Body" from "Pro-Life Prayers" "This is My Body, given up for you." Lord Jesus, we hear Your words each day at Mass. You have used these words to teach us the meaning of Your love for us, a love that brought You to the cross to give Your life so we might live. You use these words also to teach us the meaning of our love for one another, a love which leads us to give ourselves away that others might live. "This is my body." Lord, we also hear these words used by those who think they can take life, just because that life is growing within their body. We hear these words distorted by those who support abortion. Grant that all Your people may learn that human fulfillment is never found by pushing someone else out of the way, but only and always by pushing ourselves out of the way. May all Your people live their lives according to Your most sacred words, "This is my body, given up for you!" "My Body" from "Pro-Life Prayers" My Catholic Life Image source: Galaxy.AI (based upon this prayer) IMPORTANT NOTE: UDMI-RTL is a Non-Partisan Non-Denominational Non-Profit Life group.

Donate/Join | UDMI RTL Donate or Join / Membership DONATIONS can be made online (one-time, monthly, annually) by Credit Card via: https://udrlm.betterworld.org/donation-pages/donation-upper-downriver-right-l or by Check at Mailing address below. .. 344.. DONATIONS (Gifts) can be made via the address above or if preferred online via Internet (one-time, monthly, annually, options) by Credit Card via: https://udrlm.betterworld.org/donation-pages/donation-upper-downriver-right-l For Memberships : print form above and mail, or you may Charge your Membership via the BetterWorld organization donation page but kindly send us an email to WyandotteRLM@gmail.com to let us know that your "donation" is indeed for "Membership" to/for UDMI-RTL purposes. . 344. DONATIONS (Gifts) can be made via the address above or if preferred online via Internet (one-time, monthly, annually, options) by Credit Card via: https://udrlm.betterworld.org/donation-pages/donation-upper-downriver-right-l For Memberships : print form above and mail, or you may Charge your Membership via the BetterWorld organization donation page but kindly send us an email to WyandotteRLM@gmail.com to let us know that your "donation" is indeed for "Membership" to/for UDMI-RTL purposes. We believe all women can embrace who they are, can define their future, and can change the world. Our Mission Our Mission Right to Life of Michigan Mission Statement Right to Life of Michigan is a nonpartisan, nonsectarian, nonprofit organization of diverse and caring people united to protect the precious gift of human life from fertilization to natural death. We strive to achieve the passage and ratification of a Human Life Amendment, to educate people on identified Right to Life issues, to motivate them to action, to encourage community support and the participation in programs and legislation that foster respect and protection for human life and to promote and support prolife candidates. We work on the behalf of defenseless or vulnerable human beings, born and unborn, within our identified life issues of abortion, infanticide, euthanasia and assisted suicide. Our Vision Right to Life of Michigan Educational Fund Mission Right to Life of Michigan Educational Fund is a nonpartisan, nonsectarian, nonprofit organization of diverse and caring people united to protect the precious gift of human life from fertilization to natural death. We strive to educate people on Right to Life issues, motivate them to action and encourage community support for programs and actions that foster respect and protection for human life. A major portion of our education efforts includes a comprehensive media impact campaign which utilizes television, electronic media, radio, print and outdoor advertising. Through our four educational resource centers and our dedicated staff we provide a steady flow of literature and resource materials to Right to Life of Michigan affiliates and the general public. We work on behalf of defenseless or vulnerable human beings, born and unborn, within our identified issues of abortion, infanticide, euthanasia and assisted suicide. We Need Your Support Today!

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News | 2026 Multiple Updates May 31st 2026 UDMI-RTL multiple updates... Dear Pro-Life Friends, I'm sharing four items with this update: Parades (lots of participants needed) Social Media message to share Assisted suicide legalization has been introduced; contact your state senator and representative Election Next Upper Downriver RTL meeting is Thursday, June 4 at 5 pm at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish Library (2609 Tenth St., Wyandotte); all are welcome PARADES Thanks to the volunteers who have made it possible to share our message of "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness" by constructing an amazing float for this 250th U.S.A. birthday celebration! Volunteers accompanied the float in the Lincoln Park and Trenton Memorial Day Parades. Everyone is invited to be in parades this summer with our Right to Life entry: · Saturday, June 6: Southgate Heritage Days parade begins at 11 a.m. We meet by 10:30 a.m. at Grogan Elementary, 13300 Burns Street, just S of Northline. The parade route is down Burns to Eureka ending at the Market Place. Wear your pro-life T-shirt or buy one there for $10. · Saturday, July 4: Wyandotte Independence Day Parade begins at 10 a.m. along Biddle Avenue from Northline to just beyond Eureka. Social Media Amber Roseboom, Right to Life of Michigan president, has asked affiliates to encourage you all to like, comment, and share the recent promo to help expand its reach! Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CuGSx9zJj/ Instagram Link: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DY4_Z0Ux3oc/ If you would like to share it on your RTL affiliate pages or personal social media accounts, you can download the video below. Download FB Version: DRLTS30H.mp4 Download Insta Version: DRLTS30V.mp4 Thank you all for your continued dedication! Every share helps amplify our mission. Fight Assisted Suicide Legalizing assisted suicide has been introduced into the Michigan House of Representatives. We need to preemptively stop it. Find out more information here: https://rtl.org/assisted-suicide-bills-danger-to-vulnerable-citizens/ Election Aug 4 is the primary in Michigan. Due to a recent change in the law, every voter has the right to be on the permanent absentee voter list. Simply contact your city or township clerk. Your ballot will be mailed to you. You will always know when there will be an election and it gives you time to research and vote. You may either drop it off at the clerk's office before the election or take it to early or election day voting. You may also see what is on your ballot in advance at: https://www.vote.org/ballot-information/ . To see candidates endorsed by Right to Life of Michigan, go to rtl.org/vote . Non-presidential elections tend to have lower turn out of pro-life voters. That is what happened when Proposal 3 passed which put legal abortion for any reason at any time in the Michigan Constitution. This year we have the opportunity to elect not only the Governor, Secretary of State and Attorney General, but also a United States Senator and Congressman as well as a Michigan Senator and District Representative as well as some local offices. It is an opportunity to put conservative, pro-life majorities in office. Volunteers are needed to make "Get Out the Vote" calls or go to selected doors to inform like minded citizens of who the pro-life candidates are. The new system identifies people who have pro-life values and will not show your phone number. Please volunteer for one hour. Reply before June 15 so that you can participate in the online training. Your participation is a matter of Life or Death. And remind your family and friends to vote: https://www.10xvotes.com/ Primary Election: August 4 General Election: November 3 Debbie Bloomfield Upper Downriver Right to Life UDMI-RTL.org Join in on/with the: Writing For Life project We Hear Their Cries (ProLife Anthem music video) VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: To help stretch our Donors' donation dollars we need Volunteers for help with upcoming other 2026 events (including Parade preperation). Also, in relation to our NewsLetter, to help Fold, Stuff (when a N/L Edition has inserts), and Seal, to prepare each Newsletter for USPS delivery (as well as other things needing assistance to do). To join the N/L Prep Team (once, twice, or each time, any time Volunteered appreciated), reach out via our CONTACT page or email us at: WyandotteRLM@gmail.com . IMPORTANT NOTE: UDMI-RTL is a Non-Partisan Non-Denominational Non-Profit Life group. DONATIONS can be made online (one-time, monthly, annually) by Credit Card via: https://udrlm.betterworld.org/donation-pages/donation-upper-downriver-right-l

Downloacable Files | UDMI RTL Downloadable Files Select file to view via DROPBOX, from the DROPBOX view page, select File (from DROPBOX pull-down menu), then select Download. Quick (direct/immediate) D/L link: Writing For Life (current v1.01) [more about the Project, and how you can join in, further down-thread/page] FREE MUSIC video: WE HEAR THEIR CRIES See/Listen to on UDMI-RTL site instead: https://www.udmi-rtl.org/news-we-hear-their-cries ITPLC -01-14: Life: See all 14 segments of the Intro To ProLife Culture event: ITPLC ... downloadable elements.... ITPLC -03: Life: History ITPLC -04: Life: Sidewalk Counseling ITPLC -05: Life: Medical Perspective ITPLC -06: Life: Legislative Perspective ITPLC -08: Life: Helping Mom's ITPLC -12: Life: Lifeward WRITING FOR LIFE eBook download v1.01 WFL (eBook/EPUB, can be viewed via any available FREE eReader) v1.01 initial "roughed in outline" with some items compiled within for review (June 2026 (v1.01) edition) with future updated and expanded 2026 editions to follow soon (look back late July, August, September, etc.)! Final 2026 edition/version, will be available thru Amazon soon. Want to join the project? Submit original materials for consideration to WyandotteRLM@gmail.com . Also, watch for 2027 (v2.xx), 2028 (v3.xx)., etc., new version editions! More... Coming soon... Related... see our photos page . ... We Need Your Support Today! Donate DONATIONS can be made online (one-time, monthly, annually) by Credit Card via: https://udrlm.betterworld.org/donation-pages/donation-upper-downriver-right-l

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