Pro-life conference for college students and young adults featuring Secular Pro-Life's Monica Snyder, Pro-Life Action Ministries, Pregnancy Resource Centers, and more! Saturday, April 11, 2026, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Mall of America's Executive Center 60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN Are you ready to step into your potential as a pro-life college student or young professional? MCCL is debuting its first-ever, one-of-a kind conference designed just for YOU ! Join other young adults at Life Launch to learn from leading pro-life experts, participate in advocacy activities, and build a network of pro-life peers across a variety of industries. It all takes place in the Mall of America’s beautiful Executive Center. I'M IN! Hear inspiring presentations from today's leading pro-life voices Connect with local pro-life organizations at featured tables Customize your experience with breakout sessions covering a range of topics Enter to win a variety of prizes throughout the day Enjoy a catered lunch Hear inspiring presentations from today's leading pro-life voices Connect with local pro-life organizations at featured tables Customize your experience with breakout sessions covering a range of topics Enter to win a variety of prizes throughout the day Enjoy a catered lunch Hear inspiring presentations from today's leading pro-life voices Connect with local pro-life organizations at featured tables Customize your experience with breakout sessions covering a range of topics Enter to win a variety of prizes throughout the day Enjoy a catered lunch Hear inspiring presentations from today's leading pro-life voices Connect with local pro-life organizations at featured tables Customize your experience with breakout sessions covering a range of topics Enter to win a variety of prizes throughout the day Enjoy a catered lunch Hear inspiring presentations from today's leading pro-life voices Connect with local pro-life organizations at featured tables Customize your experience with breakout sessions covering a range of topics Enter to win a variety of prizes throughout the day Enjoy a catered lunch Hear inspiring presentations from today's leading pro-life voices Connect with local pro-life organizations at featured tables Customize your experience with breakout sessions covering a range of topics Enter to win a variety of prizes throughout the day Enjoy a catered lunch Life Launch — General admission $50 Spring Break Special! $35 Full access to all sessions Catered lunch from CRAVE Swag bag (with a hat, stickers, and MORE!) Entries for giveaways Refreshments CLAIM MY SPOT Scholarships are available. Contact the MCCL office to learn more . Groups of 5 or more receive an exclusive ticket price of $25 per person! Monica Snyder Keynote Speaker Secular Pro-life, Executive Director Monica Snyder is the Executive Director of Secular Pro-Life, a non-religious organization that advances secular arguments against abortion and provides a space for non-traditional pro-lifers to engage in anti-abortion work. She brings a thoughtful, evidence-based perspective to conversations about life and ethics. Monica holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical biology from UC Berkeley and a master’s degree in forensic science from UC Davis. She takes a particular interest in research and academic articles related to abortion, and enjoys analyzing data to make complex issues accessible and understandable. Having spent much of her adult life in secular, urban parts of California, surrounded by mostly pro-choice peers, Monica is passionate about fostering friendships and understanding across ideological lines. Her personal experiences, combined with her scientific background, allow her to approach discussions about reproductive choices with empathy, clarity, and insight. Additional Speakers Scott Fischbach National Right to Life, Executive Director Scott Fischbach is the executive director of National Right to Life in Washington D.C. He previously served as executive director of Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life, where he oversaw the passage of many lifesaving bills in Minnesota and spearheaded efforts like MCCL Global Outreach, a UN-accredited international pro-life program. Since attending his first MCCL March for Life in 1977, he has spent his life working in politics and the pro-life movement in various capacities and on every level. Caryn Addante Retired Multi- Fortune 500 Company HR Executive Caryn Addante is an experienced professional, having served as an HR executive at multiple Fortune 500 companies, developing expertise in organization and talent development, mergers and acquisitions, employee relations/engagement, and executive coaching. She is a passionate pro-life advocate who challenges people across all industries to live out their convictions. Luke Spehar Always Intentional Man, Founder & Exec. Director Luke Spehar is an internationally known singer/songwriter and the founder and executive director of AIM (Always Intentional Man), a nonprofit that partners with frontline organizations to support and equip men to be good fathers. Through AIM’s flagship initiative, the Good Father Program, Luke has helped develop a practical, relational, and life coach–based approach to fatherhood formation—one that meets men where they are and challenges them to grow in accountability, responsibility, and intentionality. Ferdinand Uy Pregnancy Choices, Certified Life Coach Ferdinand Uy has served as a certified life coach with Pregnancy Choices for the past 7 years. He works with men in navigating the roller coaster of emotions that come with the news of a pregnancy and connects them with community services that can fill in the gaps of the material needs of their family. He is dedicated to walking alongside men and equipping them to be the partner and father they aspire to be. Dr. Mark Druffner Options for Women, Medical Director Dr. Druffner loves taking care of patients of all ages, from infants to the elderly. He served for 20 years as medical director for Options for Women, a pregnancy resource center in Stillwater, Minnesota, where he began the prenatal program, which includes ultrasound and full prenatal care for pregnant women, including labor and delivery. Dr. Druffner has a calling to serve others, including through medical mission work in Africa. NICU Nurse and Birth Doula Bethie Wolf Bethie Wolf is a NICU RN with 12 years of experience and a birth doula for 5, devoted to supporting families at the very beginning of life. As a mother of four girls with a baby boy on the way, she brings both clinical expertise and deep personal understanding to her care. Her work has also included walking with families through loss, shaping a compassionate, grounded presence in every space she enters. She believes birth and early life are sacred moments, and considers it a privilege to walk on holy ground alongside the families she serves. Women's Life Care Ctr., Nurse Manager Patty Bradway Patty Bradway, RN, BSN, is a registered nurse with 31 years experience in Cardiology at Fairview University of MN Medical Center. Patty joined the Women's Life Care Center of Little Canada in 2019. Patty is the Nurse Manager at this Pregnancy Resource Center and is trained to perform Limited OB Ultrasounds which help confirm pregnancies for women who are looking for resources, options counseling, or material/financial assistance. MCCL, Co-Executive Director Cathy Blaeser Cathy Blaeser is co-executive director of Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life (MCCL).  She previously lobbied Congress on health care rationing and end-of-life issues for National Right to Life, and has served MCCL as a speaker, consultant, lobbyist, and member of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors. She has more than a decade of experience in the administrative side of health care and holds a master’s degree from the American Graduate School of International Management. Cathy is also an (almost retired) homeschooling mother of six children. MCCL, Communications Director Paul Stark Paul Stark is the communications director for Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life (MCCL), the state’s oldest and largest pro-life organization. He contributes regularly to National Right to Life News and LifeNews.com and has been interviewed by the Star Tribune, Minnesota Public Radio, and other TV, radio, and print media outlets. Paul often writes on the ethics of abortion, aiming to make the case for life clear and persuasive. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in philosophy. CliftonLarsonAllen, Assurance Associate Taylor McCoy Taylor is an Assurance Associate at CliftonLarsonAllen, where she serves a range of clients in State and Local Government. She graduated from the University of Northwestern-St. Paul, where she had the privilege of serving on the campus pro-life club leadership team. The best part of leading that club was building great relationships and creating opportunities for people to serve and spread awareness. She is passionate about putting her pro-life beliefs into action by providing support to moms, kids, and community members. Carrena Falls MCCL, Graphic Designer Carrena Falls is a graphic designer and a graduate of the University of Northwestern, where she served as president of the Eagles for Life club. While pursuing a double major in Graphic Design and Art, she earned recognition through several national pro-life student fellowships and mentorship programs. Carrena has experience designing for a variety of prominent cause-based organizations nationwide, executing a wide range of creative projects including digital ads, print materials, billboards, and even a fully illustrated children’s book. Carrena currently works full-time as a graphic designer for MCCL, where she uses her skills to promote pro-life values in Minnesota. Zach Borneke MCCL, Legislative Associate & State PAC Coordinator Zach Borneke is a graduate of the University of Minnesota and now serves as a Legislative Associate and State PAC Coordinator at MCCL. During his time as a political science student, he led as an officer of the Students for Human Life Club, where he organized outreach and events for the group. He gained valuable experience interning for United States Congressman Brad Finstad, with a focus on constituent communications. In Zach’s time with MCCL, he has furthered the pro-life mission through managing numerous research projects, authoring informational articles, and lobbying for pro-life legislation. Rep. Max Rymer Representative Max Rymer is a legislator for Minnesota District 28B and a seasoned entrepreneur. After earning his BS in Marketing from the University of Northwestern, he launched his own digital agency in 2016 and later co-founded the John Galt Mortgage Company in 2023. Beyond the House floor, Rep. Rymer is a veteran of the campaign trail, having sharpened the digital and web strategies for numerous legislative and statewide candidates across Minnesota. MN State Representative Featured Organizations Secular Pro-Life is a non-religious organization dedicated to advancing the pro-life cause. They primarily work to advance secular pro-life arguments and strive to create space for individuals who identify as "non-traditional" pro-lifers. Secular Pro-Life supports a large community of individuals from varied backgrounds and viewpoints who collaborate to promote the value of human life. Seven Weeks Coffee is America’s pro-life coffee company, producing high-quality coffee while supporting pro-life organizations around the country with every purchase. Their delicious coffee is direct trade, 100% organically farmed, pesticide-free, and mold-free. Seven Weeks will have a table with free hot coffee for all Life Launch attendees! Guiding Star Wakota is a life-affirming, comprehensive health center serving women and families in northern Dakota County and Ramsey County, with an active presence in West Side Saint Paul’s Latino community. In the past two years, they’ve had nearly 14,000 client visits, providing a variety of services including pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, parenting classes, mental health services, and fertility awareness education. Prenatal Partners for Life is an organization of concerned individuals committed to advocating on behalf of children with adverse diagnoses and their families. Among many things, they raise awareness about the mistreatment of children with disabilities, share health and adoption resources, and support families with special-needs children. Pro-Life Action Ministries is an organization committed to defending the unborn, primarily through sidewalk counseling and peaceful prayer outside of abortion facilities across Minnesota. They were the first organized sidewalk counseling ministry in the nation, and in their 45 years of work, they have confirmed over 3,800 babies saved. Women’s Care Center is the largest chain of pregnancy resource centers in the country, with two locations in the state of Minnesota. Women’s Care Center provides free-of-cost pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, options counseling, parenting classes, material support, and more – all in a welcoming environment that leads 92% of women to choose life for their babies. Located in Apple Valley, Pregnancy Choices is a dedicated pregnancy resource center and AAA-certified outpatient clinic. As the first provider of the Good Father Program, they provide specialized support for fathers alongside a robust life coaching initiative for both men and women. Their facility offers a wide range of over 250 resources designed to support women, children, and families. Frequently Asked Questions What will the day look like? Starting at 9 a.m. and finishing by 5 p.m., Life Launch will include informational pro-life sessions, networking opportunities, tables featuring local pro-life organizations, giveaways, a catered lunch, and more–all within the Mall of America's Executive Center overlooking Nickelodeon Universe. Tentative Schedule: (Subject to change) 9:00 am – Check-in & Breakfast 9:30 am – General Session 1: Welcome & Purpose by Cathy Blaeser 10:00 am – Breakout Session 1 (choose one): The Euthanasia Threat by Paul Stark OR Pro-Life:From Campus to Career (Panel) 10:45 am – Coffee Break 11:00 am – General Session 2: The Big Picture by Scott Fischbach and Cathy Blaeser 12:00 pm – Luncheon 1:00 pm – Keynote: Building Bridges by Monica Snyder 2:00 pm – Breakout Session 2 (choose one): Life in the Legislature by Rep. Max Rymer OR The Impact of Men’s Voices (Panel) 2:45 pm – Coffee Break 3:00 pm – Breakout Session 3 (choose one): Engaging Everyone by Monica Snyder OR Navigating the Health Sector (Panel) 3:45 pm – Coffee Break 4:00 pm – General Session 3: Career and Conviction by Caryn Andante 5:00 pm – Dismissal What topics will be covered? Topics covered in general or breakout sessions will include: how to persuasively reach those who don't agree with us the fight for Life in Minnesota, nationwide, and globally making a difference after college how men can (and must) get involved being pro-life in the corporate world navigating a healthcare career with pro-life conviction the threat of assisted suicide and more Who is the conference for? The Life Launch conference is intended for pro-life college students and young adults embarking on their careers—roughly those in the range of 18-25 years old. Who is responsible for this conference? Life Launch is sponsored by Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life (MCCL), the state's oldest and largest pro-life organization and the Minnesota affiliate of the National Right to Life Committee. Will there be food? The conference will include Dunkin' Donuts and coffee in the morning, catered lunch from CRAVE, and coffee and snacks throughout the day. Are there scholarships available? Yes! Contact MCCL at mccl@mccl.org and we will make sure you're able to come. I'm having trouble paying for/arranging transportation. Is there assistance available? MCCL can subsidize the cost of transportation. Contact us at mccl@mccl.org with your request. Do I need to stay the whole time? We encourage you to stay through the day, but you are free to leave if needed. Find Life Launch promotional materials here .

Many pregnant women lack emotional and practical support and feel like abortion is their only option. This law empowers women with alternatives. POSITIVE ALTERNATIVES Note: The Positive Alternatives Act was repealed in 2023. Statistics show that women usually choose abortion for social or economic reasons. Many pregnant women lack emotional and practical support and feel like abortion is their only option. Minnesota's Positive Alternatives program exists to address these problems—so that no one feels like abortion is the only choice. The Positive Alternatives Act (2005) created a grant program within the Minnesota Department of Health for life-affirming organizations offering support to pregnant women. $3.357 million is now available annually through a competitive grant application process. The first Positive Alternatives grants were awarded in July 2006 to more than 30 organizations across the state. The grants are available to life-affirming organizations that provide direct care to pregnant women and their unborn children through counseling and supportive services. Organizations are also expected to provide continuing assistance after the child is born. Participating programs and organizations receive money to provide, either by direct care or referral, information and services to women in the following areas: Medical attention for the woman and the unborn child Nutritional services Housing assistance Adoption services Education and employment assistance Child care assistance Parenting education and support services Since the bill's signing in 2005, tens of thousands of women and families have received help and assistance through the Positive Alternatives program. More information about the Positive Alternatives grant program, including grant applications, can be found at the Minnesota Department of Health .

BECOME A LEADER TODAY In the span of only three years, abortions in Minnesota have increased by more than 35 percent. That’s why MCCL has been vigorously expanding our work to rebuild a pro-life Minnesota. And it’s why we’re launching a new program called “Leaders for Life”—an electronic monthly giving program that allows donors to strengthen and grow pro-life efforts in the most financially efficient way possible. We need you to be a part of it! We’re offering some fun and impactful gifts when you sign up, and it’s easy to do. There is simply no better way to make a difference for Life in Minnesota. You may join at one of five different levels : Connector for Life . With your commitment of $25 per month, we’ll send you our “conversation starter pack,” which includes materials to equip you to engage others and move hearts and minds toward Life. Influencer for Life . At $50 per month, you’ll receive our “enhanced” conversation starter pack, featuring additional items like an unborn baby feet pin and MCCL pen. Advocate for Life . At the $75 level, we’ll add an MCCL ceramic coffee mug that says “It’s a good day to save a life!” It’s perfect for your morning coffee—or for sitting down and having a conversation. Defender for Life . If you make a commitment of $100 per month, you’ll receive (in addition to our starter pack and mug) a bag of Seven Weeks Coffee—premium coffee from a pro-life coffee company whose proceeds help support pro-life work. Champion for Life . At our highest level, with your monthly gift of $200 or more, we’ll send a box of baby supplies (containing a month’s worth of diapers and wipes) to a pregnancy resource center that’s helping women and babies in your community. Each box comes from EveryLife, a pro-life diaper company that works with pro-life organizations like ours. Will you join Leaders for Life today ? If you’re unable to commit to recurring donations, you may still make a one-time gift that supports MCCL’s lifesaving work . Please know that every donation, no matter the size, makes a real difference for vulnerable human life. Thank you for your dedication to Life!

Because of a 2022 court ruling, Minnesota no longer requires that parents be notified prior to an abortion on a minor girl. Some lawmakers have gone further by seeking to erase Minnesota’s parental notification law from the books and deny parents their right to know. But parental involvement helps support minors and protect girls caught in human trafficking (traffickers often use abortion to hide and perpetuate their crimes). Girls are harmed when parents are taken out of the equation. An important study published in Annals of Health Law shows that forced abortion is a common practice among sex traffickers. Heath care providers and abortion facilities, the study notes, "are seeing trafficking victims but failing to identify them, thereby unwittingly contributing to continuing criminal activity and exacerbating both public and private physical and mental health problems for this segment of the population." Laws that require parental notification before abortion—like Minnesota's law—guard against this trafficking of minor girls and allow them to be rescued. One woman, Dr. Brook Bello, was trafficked as a teenager and forced to undergo multiple abortions. “Had my parents been notified, my mother would have been notified what city I was near," she testified . Parental notification could have led to her rescue by law enforcement sooner. See the study and testimony showing the benefits of parental notification in fighting sex trafficking . The connection between trafficking, abortion, and parental notification

MCCL carefully uses funds so that every dollar counts. Most gifts are modest donations from individuals. MCCL receives no government funds. MCCL FUNDS General Fund The MCCL General Fund is a 501(c)(4) charitable fund that is used for both educational and legislative activities. It may be used, for example, to advocate for pro-life bills and to educate the public about the positions held by political candidates. (The General Fund may not, however, be used to express support for or opposition to political candidates.) Because these funds can be used to lobby for protective legislation, donations to the General Fund are not tax-deductible. Contributions to the General Fund give us the greatest degree of flexibility in the use of your donation. Education Fund The MCCL Education Fund is a 501(c)(3) charitable fund that supports our purely educational efforts, including pro-life brochures and resources, speaking presentations, and programs like Life Leadership Camp and our county fair booths . These funds cannot be used to lobby for legislation or to support or oppose political candidates. Donors may deduct donations to this fund on their income taxes. Other 501(c)(3) entities may donate to this fund without tax concerns. State PAC The MCCL State Political Action Committee (State PAC) supports or opposes political candidates seeking office in state government. Donations to this fund are not tax-deductible, and anyone may contribute to the fund. Federal PAC The MCCL Federal Political Action Committee (Fed PAC) is used to support or oppose candidates for federal office. Under federal law, MCCL may only accept donations to the Federal PAC from current donors to MCCL. Donations to this fund are not tax-deductible. Donations to the two PACs combined usually total less than 10 percent of MCCL's income and expenditures. Approximately two-thirds of our expenses are for purely educational purposes. The Education Fund was established for those who need or want to make an IRS 501(c)(3) tax-deductible contribution to MCCL. Donate now to support MCCL's work. The bulk of MCCL's support comes from modest donations given by individual members. We receive no government funding. MCCL has both a 501(c)(4) General Fund and a 501(c)(3) Education Fund, in addition to three political action committees (PACs), the MCCL State PAC, MCCL Federal PAC, and MCCL Victory Fund. MCCL carefully uses funds so that every dollar counts. Approximately 94 percent of our total expenditures is used for our programs.

Invite MCCL to give a pro-life presentation to your group. INVITE MCCL TO SPEAK MCCL's Speaker's Bureau provides powerful pro-life presentations and legislative updates to churches, schools, student clubs, and other groups across Minnesota. This program is an important way that MCCL informs Minnesotans and motivates them to engage in the work of protecting innocent human life in our state. To schedule an MCCL speaker to address your group, please complete the form below or contact the MCCL state office directly. All MCCL presentations are free of charge. Once you have submitted the form, MCCL staff will respond to set up the details of your speaking engagement. Schedule a Speaker First name Last name Email Phone Requested date and time of presentation Location of presentation (city and venue if known) Host organization (if applicable) Details about your request Submit Thanks for submitting!

MCCL is Minnesota's oldest and largest pro-life organization. We work to secure protection for innocent human life from conception until natural death through education, legislation, and political action.

Your gift will be immediately put to use to help save lives. Thank you for your generous support! DONATE You can make a secure online donation to MCCL right now. Please choose either the MCCL General Fund or MCCL Education Fund. General Fund Education Fund Gifts to the MCCL 501(c)(4) General Fund support all of MCCL's multi-faceted work to rebuild a pro-life Minnesota , including pro-life outreach and youth programs as well as legislative advocacy at the Capitol in St. Paul. Because the General Fund supports advocacy as well as education, these gifts are not tax deductible, but they offer MCCL the most flexibility in the use of your donation. Gifts to the MCCL 501(c)(3) Education Fund support MCCL's work to change the culture of our state , including our Center for a Pro-Life Minnesota, our outreach in different communities, and our training of pro-lifers to engage in persuasive dialogue. Donors may deduct donations to this fund on their income taxes. Learn more about the different MCCL funds to which you can contribute. MAIL DONATION If donating by mail, please send your check (payable to either the MCCL General Fund or MCCL Education Fund) to the following address: MCCL, 4249 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55409 For your security, please do not send cash through the mail. TELEPHONE DONATION Call the MCCL state office at 612-825-6831 to make a donation. One of our MCCL staff members will be able to assist you with the process and answer any questions you may have regarding your donation. Please note that our normal office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thank you! QUICK LINKS RESOURCES Pregnancy help Why pro-life? MN's extreme policies Press releases Get updates Social media EVENTS March for Life Choose Life Drive Legislative Dinner Student Day @ the Capitol Life Leadership Camp Fair outreach GET INVOLVED Contact MCCL Contact lawmakers Book a speaker Donate Volunteer Privacy Policy

MCCL has partnered with Cars with Heart to offer a vehicle donation program for our donors. DONATE A VEHICLE Vehicle donations help fund our lifesaving work MCCL has partnered with CARS to offer a vehicle donation program for our donors. The organization offers a quick, hassle-free way for you to dispose of a car and receive a tax deduction while helping MCCL’s lifesaving work. Simply follow the instructions at the link to start the donation process. Proceeds from all donated vehicles will help financially support MCCL’s ongoing efforts to educate Minnesotans about abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia. If you have additional questions, please call the MCCL state office at 612-825-6831 or email us at mccl@mccl.org .

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