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News: NL: May 2024 | UD-MI RTL See BONUS MATERIAL (more Oratory photos) at bottom of Page N/L Insert More on Life-Walk 2024 - see Life-Walk 2024 Page on this site Can't do the Walk? Care to still join us for the Picnic (Pot-luck)?!?!? RSVP and/or Donate at: Life Walk and Picnic 2024 by Upper Downriver Right to Life | BetterWorld Bonus Material: The following is provided as additional material otherwise not provided in Print Edition of Newsletter. Additional Oratory Contest Photos: (photos courtesy Debbie Bloomfield)

News: Jul 2025 | UD-MI RTL - Wyandotte 4thOfJuly Parade Wyandotte 4thOfJuly Parade 2025 + UDMI-RTL at Wyandotte Street Fair 2025 Want join UDMI-RTL for Southgate Heritage Days and/or the Wyandotte 4ThOfJuly Parade NEXT YEAR ? or for the Life-Walk 2026 ? reach out to us at: WyandotteRLM@gmail.com Photos courtesy UDMI-RTL Member: Rich Evich Photos (above) courtesy UDMI-RTL Member: Rich Evich Photos (below, Parade line-up area) photographers unknown Photos (below, Wya. Street Fair UDMI-RTL booth) photographers unknown Baby collage by GalaxyAI related: MotorCityBabyShower2024 S.E.Michigan additional 2025 Events list

News | UD-MI RTL UDMI-RTL NEWS (& event notices* - latest first) (Newsletters (Mailed Black & White) in Full-Color (sometimes with Bonus material) here) NewsLetter: Change Of/My Address , Help save postage: Remove from mailings , Signup , View most recent version . News Archives: 2023/24 ... 2025 ... 2026 (currently active here)... See: ITPLC videos * also: UDMI-RTL FB page and UDMI-RTL-BetterWorld Search this site Wyandotte's #America250 #4thOfJuly Parade [see Ads/Photos/Videos page ] PHOTOS page now: ADS / PHOTOS / VIDEOS page SneakPeek at early version of WRITING FOR LIFE book [submit material for future use consideration to: WyandotteRLM@gmail.com] Join in on/with the: Writing For Life project UDMI-RTL July 2026 (America 250) Ad run New/recent UDMI-RTL Photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/mGzpDoSghWaTcQ9U7 The Memorial Day Parade in Lincoln Park [more photos: photos page .] Church 2026 Election Activity TriFold sheet UDMI-RTL June 2026 (Father's Day time-frame) Ad run See downloadable UDMI-RTL Files UDMI-RTL Right-To-Life Writing Challenge are you a prior Oratory participant, enter your Oratory Speech (regardless of year or placement within that Contest) in this Writing Challenge. Or other participation opportunities. UDMI-RTL Site SEARCH feature added Multiple updates message from UDMI-RTL (Parades update, Social Media, more) SDMI-RTL - announces: SDRTL 16th Annual Golf for Life Outing at West Shore Golf and Country Club for June 8th 2026 Shout out to our friends just a bit south of us in Michigan - SD-RTL: https://www.sdrtl.org/ RTL "LIFE: The Other Choice" Ad via IG... RTL at Wyandotte Street Fair 2026 National Day of Prayer 2026 photos via(see) google photos . Flyer: https://www.udmi-rtl.org/ news-national-day-of-prayer-2026 UDMI-RTL (America 250) Parade Float update . Want to walk w/ the Float in a 2026 Parade: reach out: WyandotteRLM@gmail.com . Assisted Suicide MI Bills proposed MidTerms2026 - RTL Endorsement information (QR-Code, printable Election Ballot (per precinct)) sheet. Michigan Life Essay Scholarship Winner 2026 announced - plus Winning Essay text. SneakPeek at UDMI-RTL (America 250) Parade Float signage: https://photos.app.goo.gl/gs23o3aTcGtGuZoc7 Want to walk w/ the Float in a 2026 Parade: reach out: WyandotteRLM@gmail.com . 2026 May Newsletter ** (early preview (see before it's delivered by USPS * ) ) National Day of Prayer 2026 Thu. May 7th 2026 - celebrate locally with us S.E.Michigan Oratory Contest follow-up https://www.thenewsherald.com/2026/04/16/students-recognized-for-pro-life-speeches/ Physician Assisted Suicide Q&A event, Monday April 15th 2026 UDMI-RTL now QR Code accessable: Starting May 1st 2026 - UDMI-RTL Office will operate out of 344 Eureka, Wyandotte MI [currently: 2010 Eureka, Wyandotte MI 48192] Southern Downriver RTL Membership Meeting and Speaker Thu. Apr. 16th 2026 We Hear Their Cries (Pro-Life Music video) Join in on/with the: Writing For Life project Oratory Contest March 2026 announcement Sanctity of Life Events 2026 dates announced New GET INVOLVED menu item added * 2026 January Newsletter ** (early preview (see before it's delivered by USPS * ) ) New PHOTOS page added News (Archives 2025) image generated by GalaxyAI News (Archives 2023/2024) UDMI-RTL site established 2023 ** 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 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 Join in on/with the: Writing For Life project

Join in on/with the: Writing For Life project Search this site Upper Downriver Michigan Right-To-Life Helping Peoples in SouthEast Michigan Baby collage - GalaxyAI Our Mission Our Goal, Vision & Commitment Join Register & Help Make Change Get Involved Volunteer , Participate, or Donate I am no bird; and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being with an independent will. Charlotte Bronte, Jane Eyre Join Us Empower Our Women And Girls Join/Donate Now UDMI-RTL: Introduction to Pro-Life Culture event videos . UDMI-RTL: We Hear Their Cries (Pro-Life Anthem, music video) .

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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 | 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

Photos | UDMI RTL Ads Photos Videos 2026 - Wyandotte's Street Fair presence 2026 - Wyandotte's #America250 #4thOfJuly Parade https://photos.app.goo.gl/DVU5syarGn9gAyy87 UDMI-RTL July 2026 (America 250) Ad run 2026 - June UDMI-RTL Photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/mGzpDoSghWaTcQ9U7 The Memorial Day Parade in Lincoln Park UDMI-RTL June 2026 (Father's Day time-frame) Ad run 2026 - May UDMI-RTL Parade Float build session: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipO7EFdmpMJsMUe2sP9rgUY_jD1hA841cyuTO2zlw7eVLOlhQig4qyY-KMi75VuWGg?key=OGV2aUVwXzV5ZlF3eW5JX1lrZnhaSUZ1V2ZSNlJB 2026 - May National Day Of Prayer: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipMFduuA-uWvJcTMihK46Pzpb0qvFbmsiPqxOS-H5foxAyqWhLxMMwc1fofptfsS3g RTL "LIFE: The Other Choice" Ad via IG... Join in on/with the: Writing For Life project 2026 - March: WE HEAR THEIR CRIES (music video) see too ITPLC videos page as well as also: UDMI-RTL DOWNLOADS page . 2025 - Christmas (Dec 2025) Ed Kroll (UDMI-RTL President) at River Rouge Parade photo:https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipN3GQb7wTLAf982DOGi7OXNqVn7WsvXR94vlel6HZzUaSdJHnQh0pfs2OgzcWcACQ 2025 - Christmas (Dec 2025) Wyandotte Parade photos: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipMFi5zK2lgnSNvpzP-Bwdye9LTbB_cBou-KDOzzXR3WhUFQVkqF41Yp9mLeuQ3I1A 2025 - Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary - Tue. Oct. 7 2025 @ Gabriel Richard HS - photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/EuXo8nm3B7MtLJi49 2025 - Focus On Life Dinner (Sep 18th) see the GOOGLE Photo-Album from the event Keynote speech: https://photos.app.goo.gl/z5YdKmuJrQAdLkTP9 [photos at]: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipM2cB94fhoFPYBTHVj5NnpIVQIFdyvIE36aSU09thXc9pc3EgcuJeEQtl9Y23UgOg 2025 - Greek Festival photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/3Eognj8Ewv6gKwJa7 2025 - "Intro to Pro-Life Culture" (May event) Videos: ITPLC videos page see too: UDMI-RTL DOWNLOADS page . 2025 - Life Chain photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/uvfYDmkMitpMBgNy7 2025 - March For Life Nov 6 2025 photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/nHFbTDB3NUwmFow79 NOTE: The Detroit Catholic ran this article about the March for Life. Happy to see the mention and photo of Gabriel Richard students! 2025 - Mt. Carmel Church Festival (UDMI-RTL booth) photos and more: Mt. Carmel Church Festival page . 2025 - Southgate (4th of July) Parade photos: page 2025 - Wyandotte (4thOfJuly) Parade and Wyandotte Street Fair photos: page News (Archives 2025) News (Archives 2023/2024) 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 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 Join in on/with the: Writing For Life project

News: UDMI-RTL in 4thOfJuly Parades 2024 LIFE, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness UDMI-RTL participated in the 2024 "Heritage Days" Parade in Southgate Michigan on June the 15th. UDMI-RTL also participated in Wyandotte MI 4th Parade Additional Wyandotte Parade photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/DaSLg7nrKfUcLt9FA

News | 2026 Parade Float Updates UDMI-RTL Parade Float updates... Photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/gs23o3aTcGtGuZoc7 See the float and UDMI-RTL members Parading: Ads/Photos/Videos Thank you to the float builders, including those not pictured: Elroy Grandy, Emmanuel Lughermo, Mike Loria, Katy Kowalski, Marsha Pysz, Debbie Bloomfield, Ed Gubics, and donor of the trailer Nick Abrahamson as well as Elroy's Prayer Group who helped with construction. We are proud to take this special float commemmorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence to FIVE parades this summer! Please join us! We also need sponsors/donors to help with the extra costs involved with the float. You can mail donations or memberships using the coupon in the recent newsletter or simply go to UDMI-RTL.org . Thank you for supporting life. It is especially important in this vital election year with the Primary election August 4 and the General election November 3. Volunteers welcome! Request your absentee ballot so that you can see the ballot ahead of time and discern the pro-life candidates at rtl.org/vote . All pro-lifers are welcome to participate in the parades with us. Some will carry our banner or signs. All will smile and wave to show that pro-life people are friendly! Please join us if you are able (Please RSVP) We will bring our RTL shirts for $10 each; arrive 30-45 minutes before the parade begins: Sunday, May 17: Lincoln Park Parade begins at 1:00 pm. We meet in the O'Reilly's parking lot south east of the Fort and Southfield intersection. Please park in the nearby residential area and walk to the parking lot. Saturday, May 23: Trenton Parade begins at 10:00 a.m. If you can join us, email for our starting point. Satruday, June 6: Southgate Heritage Days parade begins at 11 a.m. We meet at Grogan Elementary, 13300 Burns Street, just south of Northline. The parade route is down Burns to Eureka and the Market Place. Saturday, July 4: Wyandotte Independence Day Parade begins at 10 a.m. along Biddle Avenue from Northline to just beyond Eureka. Saturday, September 12 at 12 noon See you there! For Life, Debbie Bloomfield Upper Downriver Right to Life 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 Join in on/with the: Writing For Life project

News: Mar 2025 | UD-MI RTL - Oratory Contest date announced UDMI-RTL Mar. 29th 2025 Oratory Contest date change announced [plus/note: April Contestant Photos added down-thread] UDMI-RTL Mar. 29th 2025 Oratory Contest date change announced image generated by GalaxyAI Follow-up: Fri. Apr. 4 update (coming soon: full follow-up, post- event, write-up. Stay tuned this channel) 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: Full Results page 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 .