Steve Foxworth, executive director of the Sav A Life Ministry, emphasized that the peaceful, silent march is not designed to be an abortion protest; rather, it is a memorial walk of remembrance and reflection.

"Since the Roe vs. Wade decision, over 46 million babies have been aborted in the United States. Over 33, 000 pre-born babies are aborted each year in the state of Georgia alone. This memorial walk remembers all these lives that have been lost. We want to bring attention to those unborn children who would have been part of our families, part of our churches, and part of our communities. We want to speak for those who can't speak for themselves," Foxworth said.

This year's walk will mark the 18th anniversary of the Middle Georgia Silent Memorial Walk. The walk began in response to the death of a 17-year-old Macon teenager, Teresa Causey, who died hours after undergoing an abortion procedure in 1988. The Memorial Walk has grown in scope to include all women and children who have lost their lives or been damaged by abortion as well as to remember the indirect victims of abortion.

"Abortion's effects are more far-reaching than just for the girl who walks into an abortion clinic. Every abortion has four victims: the pre-born child, the mother, the father, and society as a whole," Foxworth said.

"Especially during the Sanctity of Human Life Week on January 21-28, it is important for the local Middle Georgia community to take a stand for life. January is a time for churches to highlight that life is sacred and precious. To help spread this message, Sav A Life provides churches with bulletin inserts," said Foxworth.

For more information about the Middle Georgia Silent Memorial Walk, to help with bus or van transportation for the walkers, or for information on Sav A Life Ministries, call 755-1343.