The 40 Days for Life Aurora Kickoff event was Saturday March 8, 2025 on Waterleaf property at 3055 E New York St, Aurora, IL 60504.

Father Jerry Leake opened in prayer; then Pastor Lee Lukazewski led worship.
- The first speaker was Father Leake.
- The second speaker was Julie Garofalo, Executive Director of Waterleaf Women’s Center.
- The third speaker was Pastor Daniel Haas from St. Olaf’s church in Montgomery.
- Afterwards, Pastor Lukazewski lead us in worship.
- Pastor Hass prayed the closing prayer.
There was a good crowd, speakers, music and Prayer on a chilly Winter Day.


The 40 Days for Life Aurora Kickoff inspired me to go home and display my “Pro-Life” flags.

I also ordered a copy of the Devotional, suggested by 40 Days for Life: The 40 Day Journey Through the Life of Christ; which is available at: