Claire Culwell: The Ripple Effect
At birth, Claire had been adopted into a beautiful family and when she became a teenager, began the search to meet her birth mother. But Claire had no idea what her birth mother was about to tell her when they first met. Changing her life forever, her mother’s story sheds light on the generational, societal, and personal impact of abortion.
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- Introduce Illinois Right to Life
- Provide information on abortion healing
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Stories like Claire’s
Other abortion survivors:
Melissa Ohden: Melissa was fourteen when she learned she was the survivor of a botched abortion. You can learn about her story here: www.MelissaOhden.com
Gianna Jessen: Gianna is the survivor of a saline abortion, and to this day, she suffers from the physical damage the abortion inflicted on her body. To this day, she advocates for an end to abortion. You can learn about her story here: www.GiannaJessen.com
Adoption Agencies
If you would like to learn more about the adoption process, you can speak with an adoption counselor at one of the following agencies:
Bethany Christian Services: 1-800-Bethany (1-800-238-4269) or visit: www.bethany.org
American Adoptions: 1-800-236-7846 or visit: www.americanadoptions.com
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois: 888-671-0300 or visit: www.lssi.org
Adoption Center of Illinois: 1-800-676-2229 or visit: www.centerforfamily.com
St. Mary’s Services: 1-800-ST-Marys (1-800-786-2797) or visit: www.stmaryservices.com
“Abortion Procedures”
Dr. Anthony Levatino is a former abortionist who performed over 1,200 abortions. In an exclusive video series by Live Action, he thoroughly explains four different abortion procedures, uncovering the violent reality and truth about abortion. In a special interview, he also addresses several of the questions and misconceptions people have about abortion. From the doctor himself, here is what you need to know: www.IllinoisRightToLife.org/abortion-procedures/ [Please Note: There may use of graphic language/diagrams to describe abortion procedures]
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