Timor,
Today is a very special day as it’s the 13th anniversary of the release of Movie to Movement's first film…Bella.
And my twin girls are alive because of it.
Let me explain...
As you may or may not remember in 2007, Bella was the first pro-life film ever to become a major motion picture shown in movie theaters across the nation.
But our success with Bella didn’t stop there. Oh no, in fact, the real “success” of Bella is what happened after it was released on DVDs.
Bella has been dubbed “The Movie that saved more than 1,000 Lives.” And I couldn’t be more proud to say that it made a profound difference in my life.
Bella had a very successful "theatrical release." And it set DVD records lining the end caps of Walmarts and Targets across the nation. But it was Bella being offered to the families of women in waiting rooms of pregnancy resource centers as gifts from Movie to Movement, that led to thousands of babies saved from abortion.
Because of YOU, our generous Movie to Movement supporters, we got thousands of free Bella DVDS in hundreds of these centers. And thousands of children are alive today because of Bella.
Just like my beautiful identical twin girls.
You see, I was one of those women contemplating abortion. Until…I saw Bella.
This film had such an impact on my thought process and decision to choose life. It made me realize that this precious gift was given to me from God.
For so many women, an unplanned pregnancy creates worry, stress, and anxiety, as it did for me. It was scary; I didn’t know what to do or know how my life could or would change.
Until…I knew I was strong enough to overcome my circumstances and choose life for my unborn babies. After watching Bella, I walked away feeling more encouraged and empowered to choose a life over mine.
And let me tell you, it wasn’t an easy choice.
I almost died giving birth. I had a number of complications during my pregnancy; the simple fact that I was immediately considered "high risk" was terrifying enough to scare someone like me into aborting my babies.
And then, I started preterm labor at just 25 weeks. One of my precious babies almost lost her life before she was even born. At 26 weeks, I ended up giving birth to two three-pound babies, who were in incubators on breathing and feeding tubes and unable to come home for weeks.
Bella and its message meant so much to me, it even inspired one of the girls' names.
On Monday, August 9, 2010, I gave birth to Millie Marie and Bella Lorraine.
And, not a day goes by that I don’t thank God for my miracle babies and also for Movie to Movement for donating the film to the pregnancy center I walked into.
In fact, that’s why I’m working with Jason and the Movie to Movement team now, because I know first-hand just how powerful one film can be. That it can spur someone to take action on behalf of a vulnerable person. That it can empower a lost and confused woman, like me at the time to do the right thing and choose life above all else.
That’s why I’m writing to you today.
On the 13th anniversary of Bella’s release, Movie to Movement is giving away 150 free copies of the film for you to watch and keep or watch and give away, maybe to a friend at church, to a local pro-life youth group, or even to your local pregnancy resource center.
So, can you pitch in today with a tax-deductible gift of $50 or more?
The first 150 supporters who give $50 or more will receive a FREE copy of Bella, the film that launched Movie to Movement…the film that saved the life of my Millie & Bella.
So hurry, get your free DVD today and start spreading the word!
In Service,
Crissy Stanley
Director of Donor Relations
The Divided Hearts of America Film & Movie to Movement
P.S. - Please chip and donate $50 or more today, and I'll make sure to send you one of the free DVD copies of Bella that we have! |
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