Members of the Knights of Columbus, Van Nuys Council 3148, have always been active in the Pro-Life movement. In recent years, however, we became active in fundraising for pro-life causes under the direction of Brother Charles Howe. Brother Howe has raised thousands of dollars for pro-life activities and through his efforts, connected the Van Nuys council with the Pregnancy Counseling Center of Mission Hills.

Plans for the first March for Life started in May of 2003. Past Grand Knight John Riordan, Pro-life Chairman and Past Grand Knight John Costello and Julie Ball, Director fo the Pregnancy Counseling Center started planning the March and through their efforts and the efforts of the members of the Van Nuys council the first annual March for Life was held in Los Angeles in March of 2004.

The purpose of the Los Angeles March for Life is to raise awareness. First, we want inform women struggling with this decision that there are real "choices" that exists other than killing a precious, innocent child and that there are local organizations who will help them with these choices. Second, we want people to become more aware of the sanctity of life. We see life from the Christian perspective that God creates it and that it is a gift from God. Third, we want the people in one of the most prodigious abortion states to know that there are those of us who do not agree with the killing of over 50 million innocent lives since 1973.

With that said, the LA March for Life is a celebration of life, not a protest. We are a peaceful group, marching in solidarity and speaking for the voiceless children who have already suffered and standing in support of those who might be saved in the future.

The LAMFL is a festive family event involving children, adolescents and adults. While the Knights of Columbus is a Catholic organization, this event is inclusive of all faiths. Anyone who believes that life is precious and supports saving the lives of the innocent children taken by abortion is welcome to participate.