Father’s Day Outreach Success. Over 30 States plus Global Partners

A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. -Proverbs 11:24-25

On Father’s Day, we reached another often-forgotten casualty of the abortion wars: dads. Many have been directly or indirectly affected in so many visible and less visible, but no less significant, ways.

Thanks to everyone who participated or who told someone else about the Elliot Institute’s Father’s Day Outreach 2011. Every outreach was a mustard seed of faith that is sure to grow today and for years to come.

Over 30 States, plus International Reach and a 10% Increase in Participation!

The 2011 Father’s Day Outreach was a great success, with 10 percent more registered participants than last year plus many other individuals and groups who notified us by email, phone, in-person or online that they planned to participate.

People from around the world took part. This included prayer partners, pastors and pro-life groups; students, parents and families; professional organizations and civic group leaders. Each shared ad or flyer represented seeds planted and lives saved … sometimes, two or more at a time as today’s abortion was prevented or a despairing soul found a new way.

Many individuals and families among us are quietly grieving not one, but two losses – that of a child and a daughter, sister or friend who died before, during or after abortion. Furthermore, many men were also exploited, deceived or denied authentic choice. Their grief or even despair can also be profound or even deadly. Researchers are just beginning to investigate the problem of aborted fathers and suicide.

This year, many people from around the world cared enough to reverse the trends and bring new light, new truth and new hope to people at risk or already hurt.

Who participated? People from Dunlap to Dublin, Fairfield to Fresno, San Pablo to Port Elizabeth, Eastlake to West Haverstraw, Indy to Erie, Gainsville to Abbeville, New York to New Zealand, Foam Lake to Fox Lake, Towson to Tullahoma, Ocean Springs to Springfield, San Francisco, CA, to Santa Claus, IN, Greensboro to Jonesboro to Owensboro, Cagliari to Calgary to Cagayan de Oro and beyond … an encouraging cross-section of America and the world!

How did it go in your corner of the world? Let everyone know by posting below!

Is your state or nation on the list below? If so, congratulations! (Let us know if we missed you and we’ll update the list. We didn’t list those who indicated they might participate, but did not confirm at last check.) If not, watch for our next outreach, including State Fair booths, October or January right-to-life events, ads, rally signs and conversation starters, plus a new evidence-based Signature Ad, Christmas and other holiday ads. If you haven’t already, join the e-list to get advance notice, reminders and materials for these and other chances to brighten your corner of the world with the contagious light of truth, faith, hope and love.

You can also keep the momentum going by sharing the Elliot Institute’s Special Report on Men and Abortion and our Men’s Page throughout the year.

Thanks again to all who took an interest in this important outreach. Plan ahead to take part next year, too! Please post below to share your experiences, thoughts and feedback. Share ideas with others about what worked, what didn’t and what might work even better in 2012!

LIST OF STATES & NATIONS REPRESENTED

Alabama
Arkansas
California
D.C.
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Maine
Maryland
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Wisconsin