Remembering Roe

On the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we honor the lives of those who have died as a result of abortion and we mourn with the families who grieve their absence. We also celebrate the children and families who have been spared from abortion and whose lives have enriched our communities.

About 55 million abortions have occurred in the United States since abortion was legalized in 1973.  Centers for Disease Control data indicates that the total number of abortions and the abortion rate (number of abortions per 1,000 women of childbearing age) decreased 5% in 2009 (verses 2008 numbers).  Guttmacher Institute data also shows the rate of abortion in the United States has declined 33% from a peak of 29 abortions per 1,000 women aged 15–44 in 1980 to 19.6 per 1,000 in 2008.  2009 data is not yet available from Guttmacher.

Compassionate life affirming support for women and men facing unplanned pregnancy, provided at the Pregnancy Care Centers of South Central Indiana, and centers across the country, is part of the solution to abortion. Members of our community have united to make sure that no woman feels forced to choose between her baby and her future goals. At the Pregnancy Care Center, we are part of building a supportive community in south central Indiana that empowers every woman to welcome her child into the world and create her own success story.

In 2012, our six centers served 6,358 client visits including 903 men.  We helped 2,452 families with material assistance and offered 826 women the opportunity to see their baby through ultrasound.  All while focusing on our mission to compassionately engage, educate and inspire our communities with the truth regarding sexual integrity and the value of human life. 

Join us as we remember and partner with us as we continue the fight.