The Pearson Foundation of Hawaii this year is sponsoring a ceremony of lights and a children’s poster contest to raise both money and awareness for the pro-life cause.
A luminary ceremony in honor of babies lost to abortion is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. at the Hawaii State Capitol on Jan. 22, the 40th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion in the United States.
A luminary is a paper bag illuminated by a light placed inside.
The Pearson Foundation plans to place 1,000 luminaries around the capitol to raise money for its two Oahu Pregnancy Problem Centers which counsel unwed pregnant women.
The luminaries will be placed during a 6 p.m. prayer service led by Aloha Life Advocates, formerly Hawaii Right to Life.
Participants are encouraged to sponsor one or more luminaries for a tax-deductible donation of $5 each.
Send donations to the Pregnancy Problem Center at 1451 South King St., Suite 204, Honolulu, HI 96814, or at 379-H Kamehameha Hwy., Pearl City, HI 96782. Donations may also be made at or after the event.
For information, call 942-0328 (Honolulu) or 487-7087 (Pearl City), or email pregnancyproblemcenter@clearwire.net.
The Pearson Foundation is also sponsoring a keiki poster contest for the annual March For Life, 1-4 p.m., Jan. 26, also at the Hawaii State Capitol.
The posters must have a pro-life message and reflect the theme of this year’s March For Life Hawaii event: “ALOHA: Joyfully Sharing Life.”
Posters must be made on poster board stock, no smaller than 11 by 17 inches and no larger than 36 by 48 inches. Any medium may be used, such as marker, crayon, paint, construction paper and glitter. You are limited only by your imagination!
The child’s first and last name must be written on the back of the poster, and phone number and email address of the child’s parent or guardian.
To submit a poster for judging, simply attend the March For Life Hawaii sign waving in front of the capitol on Beretania Street. Judging will begin at 1:30 p.m. Winners will be selected in four age categories: 3-6, 7-10, 11-14 and 15-17.
Prizes will be awarded. Winning designs will be eligible for use in promotional posters and flyers for March For Life Hawaii. Contestants must be present to win.
For information, contact Ruth Prinzivalli at 349-2223 or ruthprinz1@aol.com.