40 Days for Life Spring Campaign Begins February 18!
February 18, 2026 – March 29, 2026
Join others in praying for an end to abortion during 40 Days for Life during the upcoming Season of Lent in the Diocese of Venice, February 18 – March 29. 40 Days for Life is an international 40-day campaign that aims to end abortion locally through prayer and fasting, community outreach, and peaceful all-day vigils in front of abortion businesses. Campaigns are held in the spring and in the fall. In the Diocese of Venice, 40 Days for Life campaigns are held in three locations: Sarasota, Fort Myers, and Naples.
Join us on the sidewalk! To learn more about how to support or participate in 40 Days for Life in the Diocese of Venice, click on a location below. For more, contact Tavia Ames, 941-441-1101, or visit the 40 Days for Life website, here.
Sarasota 40 Days for Life Campaign
Naples 40 Days for Life Campaign
Fort Myers 40 Days for Life Campaign
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40 Days for Life in the Diocese of Venice, Spring 2026
Sarasota
→Jericho Walk: Spring Campaign Closing Event on Sunday, March 29, 5:30 p.m.
Join us as we come together to pray that God may bring down the walls around hearts to end abortion in Sarasota, in Florida in the U.S. and around the world, just as Joshua and the Israelites did to bring down the walls of Jericho. The walk is seven times around the block in silent prayer. The block goes around Sarasota Planned Parenthood and is about 1/4 mile long. Don’t want to walk? Please come anyway! You can remain at CPC to pray there and help count our laps around the block!
Meet in the parking lot of Community Pregnancy Clinic (CPC), 1419 7th Street, Sarasota. All are welcome! Bring a friend! (BYOC: Bring Your Own Chair!) For more information, contact Tavia Ames, 941-441-1101, or visit the 40 Days for Life website, here.
→Spring Kickoff Rally 2026 on Monday, February 16, 10:00 a.m.
Spring Kickoff Rally with Guest Speaker Jack Prietsch, Sidewalk Advocate, Our Lady of the Angels Parish. Join us for Jack’s inspiring talk, and to pray in the shadow of the regional headquarters of Planned Parenthood, the largest abortionist in the country. Meet in the parking lot of Community Pregnancy Clinic Inc., 1419 7th St., Sarasota. All are welcome! Bring a friend! (To download the flyer, simply click on the image, or click here.)
Fort Myers
→Spring Kickoff Rally & Prayer Vigil on Ash Wednesday, February 18, 10:30 a.m.
Spring Kickoff Rally and Prayer Vigil. Join us to hear inspiring speakers, including Elise Rose, Ph.D., longtime pro-life advocate, educator, and dedicated sidewalk counselor, and to pray on the sidewalk in front of Planned Parenthood, the largest abortionist in the country. Meet on the sidewalk at 6418 Commerce Park Drive, Fort Myers. All are welcome! Bring a friend! (To download the flyer, simply click on the image, or click here.)
Naples
→Spring Kickoff Rally & Prayer Vigil on Thursday, February 19, 10:00 a.m.
Spring Kickoff Rally and Prayer Vigil, featuring amazing, inspirational speakers! Join us to be inspired by Scott Baier, CEO Community Pregnancy Clinics, Dr. Haywood Robinson, former abortionist, 40 Days Director of Medical Affairs & Education, and Ryan Kennedy, Chief of Operations, Florida Citizens Alliance, who will give a Florida pro-life legislative update. Join us to pray on the sidewalk in front of Planned Parenthood, the largest abortionist in the country. Meet on the sidewalk at 1425 Creech Road, Naples. All are welcome! Bring a friend! (To download the flyer, simply click on the image, or click here.)
