This moment was purchased with airtime.
She rests blissfully because we didn’t.
Life is our
soul mission.
Failure to deliver is
simply not an option.
-Sarah Palin, American Politician, Author, Speaker, and Political Commentator
“I am thankful for groups like yours that spread the message that allows faith to grow within those women who are faced with a pregnancy in less than ideal circumstances. You affirm the value of the child. You remind us that every child has purpose and value and a destiny.”
-Lisa Welchel, Actress who portrayed Blair on Facts of Life;
“I’m really excited about being part of the Vitae Caring Foundation because I understand the power of media. I understand the power of having a message that is strong and clear and powerful. I want to applaud you for your work.”
- Governor Mike Huckabee, Former Presidential Candidate and Host of Fox News Channel’s Huckabee
“Investments in Vitae aren’t just saving a single life, but saving a culture.”
The Secret to the
Success of a
Vitae Media Campaign
is in the Delivery
- Glenn Beck, Radio Personality, Author, and Host of Fox News Channel’s Glenn Beck Show
“We are the guardians. If we fail, who will complete this task?
If we fail here, where does the rest of the world run? Answer: nowhere.
Stand up. Get in the race. You can, will and must win.”
-Sean Hannity, Co-host of FOX News Channel’s Hannity’s America
“The Vitae Caring Foundation is at the forefront of where
this movement needs to go and I really applaud you.
You’re changing minds, you’re changing hearts, and the
world is a better place for your vision.”
-Alan Keyes, Former presidential candidate; US Ambassador to the UN Social & Economic Council
“I am glad to speak on behalf of an endeavor that recognizes the truth. If we’re willing to pool our resources, if we’re willing to do the work that is necessary to get the simple messages of truth stated with love to pierce the heart of this society, then we can break the hardening shell of its selfishness and its self-indulgence.”
-Cal Thomas, Nationally syndicated columnist and Author
“I cannot minimize the importance, in a ‘life-unfriendly’ media environment, of getting messages like this, that are positive—that are TRUTHFUL— out to the American people.”
-Laura Ingraham, radio talk show host
“Why can’t we see groups like Vitae on a national level, multiplied by ten?”
-Colonel Oliver North, Combat Decorated U.S. Marine, Author and Correspondent for Fox News
“The masters of media are the people defining the moral value system...that is why what you’re doing [Vitae Caring Foundation] is of such vital importance. You are saving lives.”
-Dave Dravecky, Motivational speaker and former major league pitcher
“I am so grateful for an organization that will hold true and stand firm in the midst of an incredible storm that is trying to destroy the moral fabric of our country... The Vitae Caring Foundation stands up and shouts, with a loud shout, that life is precious. It is a privilege to be a part of what they are doing.”

Vitae’s Life Issues Essay Contest Engages Osage Co. Students

Winners Get VIP Treatment at Cardinal Ballgame

(Jefferson City, Mo.) –An essay contest open to certain Osage County students who want to take a stand on life issues like abortion, bullying, elderly and child abuse, etc., is being sponsored by the Vitae Foundation and the Alphonse J. Schwartze Community Foundation.  The first place winner will throw out the first pitch at Osage County Night at the Ballpark on July 28, when the Cardinals play the Astros. 

“Since Vitae’s mission is to encourage a culture of life through mass communications and reduce abortion numbers, we are looking for youth from Osage County to speak out on any life issue they feel strongly about,” Stacey Kromer, Vitae’s Vice President, stated.  “We want our youth to envision with us a future where each life is respected and protected!”

Eligible students who can enter the contest include any 8th – 12th grader attending Osage County R-III (Fatima) Westphalia and 8th graders attending the following schools in Osage County: St. Joseph Catholic School, Westphalia; Sacred Heart School, Rich Fountain; Immaculate Conception School, Loose Creek; Holy Family School, Freeburg; St. George School, Linn; and St. Mary School, Frankenstein. 

Contestants must compose an original hand written or typed essay of 500-1,500 words on any life issues topic. One submission per contestant is allowed, and all contestants must be residents of Osage County.  All entries should be received at the Vitae Foundation office or postmarked by 5 p.m. on May 20, 2011.

Along with the first place grand prize winner throwing out the first pitch, the second place grand prize winner will get to visit the Cardinals radio/TV booth to meet Mike Shannon and John Rooney on July 28.  In addition, four Cardinal game Box Seats will be awarded to the winner of each grade at each participating school (on a mutually agreeable date, excluding Cards/Cubs games).

“We are grateful the Alphonse J. Schwartze Community Foundation is helping us with this writing contest.  To get young people excited about life and having the involvement of the St. Louis Cardinals is a wonderful way to engage the youth of Osage County.”

For more details about the essay contest, go to www.vitaefoundation.orgor ask the principal of any participating Osage County school.