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 Announces Winners of Essay Contest

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
July 1, 2011

(Jefferson City, Mo.)  A generous grant from the Alphonse J. Schwartz Foundation funded an ad campaign on the St. Louis Cardinals Radio Network.  This program is quite unique because in addition to the Vitae ads playing during Cardinal games, it also included an essay contest with the top prize of throwing out the first pitch at Osage County Night at the Ballpark on July 28.  The contest engaged the younger residents of Osage County in the discussions of life issues. 

“We were pleased with the essays that were submitted.  Topics that were written about included abortion, bullying and child and elderly abuse.  I was impressed that several of the essays included scripture quotes,” Stacey Kromer, Vitae Foundation’s Vice President, stated.

Over 350 tickets have been sold for fans to attend Osage County Night at the Ballpark where grand prize winner JoAnna Muenks, a sophomore from Fatima High School, will throw out the first pitch.  Second place winner Taylor Otto, a junior from Fatima High School, will get to go to the broadcast booth and meet Mike Shannon and John Rooney.  To read the winning essays, click here.

All winners receive four box seats to a Cardinal game.  Additional winners include: 

  • Jenna Holterman, 8thGrade at Holy Family School in Freeburg
  • Morgan Brandt, 8thGrade at Immaculate Conception School in Loose Creek
  • Elizabeth Stephens, 8thGrade at Sacred Heart School in Rich Fountain
  • Cayla Carr, 8thGrade at St. George School in Linn
  • Kate Dolores Massman, 8thGrade at St. Joseph School in Westphalia
  • McKenzie Keilholz, 8thGrade at St. Mary School in Frankenstein
  • Alexis Peters, Freshman at Fatima High School
  • Rachel DeOrnellis, Senior at Fatima High School

“I feel certain that the contestants’ parents and teachers are very proud that they accepted the challenge of writing an essay, put forth time and effort in its composition, and saw it to completion,” Kromer explained.  “Likewise these students should consider themselves fortunate to have parents who have taught them the value of life and have set high moral standards for them.  Most of all, I hope that the students are proud of themselves and take satisfaction in knowing that they did it!”

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Vitae Foundation is a national non-profit organization which uses non-confrontational mass media campaigns to reach women facing unplanned pregnancies.  Vitae pioneered the research that provides a results-driven approach in using media to address the abortion issue. 

To schedule an interview or for more information, please contact Martha Schieber at 800-393-5791 ext. 206.