BENEDICTINE COLLEGE TO LEAD NATIONAL MARCH FOR LIFE

ATCHINSON, KS (01/21/2014)(readMedia)-- After sending seven buses and more than 340 students to Washington, D.C. last year for the annual March for Life, Benedictine College in Atchison, Kan., has been honored with the lead position in the March this year. Members of the college's student pro-life organization, Ravens Respect Life, will carry the banner at the head of the procession on January 22, 2014, the 41st anniversary date of the landmark Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that opened the door for legalized abortions.

Each year Benedictine College sends the largest group the greatest distance for the annual March, and they have already exceeded last year, filling 8 busloads for the 2014 event, the 29th year students have made the trip.

"About 20 percent of our student body is willing to take that long, 48-hour round trip bus ride in support of life," said Stephen D. Minnis, president of Benedictine College. "I am proud and amazed by our students."

WHO:	Benedictine College leading the national March for Life
WHAT:	Small Kansas College sends 8 busloads of students (over 20% of student body) to lead the national March for Life.
WHEN:	Wednesday January 22, 2014 at 12:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE:	National Mall Washington, District of Columbia 20011
NOTES:	Contact information with those who will carry the March for Life banner is available.

Posted Tuesday January 21, 2014 at 08:01 pm by Benedictine College
Last Updated Wednesday January 22, 2014 at 08:20 am