Senator Joe Manchin stood as the sole Democrat and the deciding vote to save the Hyde amendment in the federal budget that was passed late Tuesday, August 10. The Hyde Amendment stops taxpayer funding of abortion through Medicaid and has been a key target of the pro-abortion movement ever since President Biden took office.

As history shows us, when government subsidizes a service or product, the use of that service goes up, and it is no different with abortion.

This courageous stand by Senator Manchin ensures that abortion providers, like Planned Parenthood, won’t profit further off underprivileged women who already feel that abortion is their only option. Instead of coercing women into abortion through federal funding, we should work to ensure that every woman receives love and support during an unexpected pregnancy.

Pregnancy help organizations provide this compassionate support and real options to women in need.

We thank Senator Manchin for standing with the 58% of Americans who oppose using taxpayer dollars to fund abortion.

Add your name below to sign on to a letter to thank Senator Manchin for his courage to stand up for the women and their babies.

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Senator Joe Manchin stood as the sole Democrat and the deciding vote to save the Hyde amendment in the federal budget that was passed late Tuesday, August 10. The Hyde Amendment stops taxpayer funding of abortion through Medicaid and has been a key target of the pro-abortion movement ever since President Biden took office.

As history shows us, when government subsidizes a service or product, the use of that service goes up, and it is no different with abortion.

This courageous stand by Senator Manchin ensures that abortion providers, like Planned Parenthood, won’t profit further off underprivileged women who already feel that abortion is their only option. Instead of coercing women into abortion through federal funding, we should work to ensure that every woman receives love and support during an unexpected pregnancy.

Pregnancy help organizations provide this compassionate support and real options to women in need.

We thank Senator Manchin for standing with the 58% of Americans who oppose using taxpayer dollars to fund abortion.

Add your name below to sign on to a letter to thank Senator Manchin for his courage to stand up for the women and their babies.

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Shashana’s Story

Attikus—2015

Shashana, already a single mom, became pregnant. The man she was dating didn’t want to have any more children and pushed her to have an abortion. Knowing the father would not be around, Shashana gave in, visiting Planned Parenthood and taking the first abortion pill. 

 After she took the first pill, she sobbed. Regretting her decision, she called the Planned Parenthood clinic for help, but they told her nothing could be done and she needed to take the second pill. 

Determined for a solution, she read online that reversing the abortion pill was possible! After calling Heartbeat’s Abortion Pill Rescue Network, she was connected with a pregnancy help center. Shashana then met with a doctor in the community and began the reversal protocol.

That was almost four years ago. Thanks to her diligence, the pregnancy center, and the Abortion Pill Rescue Network, Shashana has a happy, healthy son named Attikus, a strong relationship with her mother, and works as a nanny which allows her to take her children to work. 

Thankful for the Journey: Sarah and Isaiah's Story

Isaiah — Born 2019

 At 26, Sarah was a single mother of three when she discovered she was unexpectedly pregnant. The baby’s father insisted she have an abortion. Caught in a moment of fear and pressure, Sarah took the first pill in the chemical abortion regimen.

But as soon as she got home, the weight of the decision overwhelmed her. “I couldn’t even look at my other children without breaking down,” she said. “I kept thinking, this baby deserves love just as much as they do.”

Determined to find help, Sarah discovered the Abortion Pill Rescue® Network, powered by Heartbeat International. She was quickly connected to a nearby doctor who began the Reversal protocol, and later, a local pregnancy help center for continued support. Within days, her baby’s heartbeat was strong, and Sarah’s hope was restored.

“I wanted to try whatever I could to reverse the worst decision I had made.”

Sarah gave birth to a healthy baby boy named Isaiah in January of 2019, and she says that the experience completely changed her life.

“I have never been more grounded in my faith, nor blessed.”

In her journey, Sarah’s faith has been renewed and strengthened. Her home is now a place of peace and joy, rooted in prayer, guided by faith, and sustained by trust in God’s providence.

The blessings continued. In 2020, Sarah was honored as a recipient of Heartbeat’s Unplanned Movie Scholarship, an award celebrating courageous moms pursuing their education. She completed her training as a licensed massage therapist. Today, she owns her own massage therapy business, is fulfilling her passion, and providing for her family.

Now, Sarah is building a life rooted in hope and strength. Her son, Isaiah, a lively, adventurous, and joyful little boy, fills their home with laughter and energy. He adores his older siblings, loves school, and has a deep passion for sports, especially basketball. With a ball in his hands and big dreams in his heart, Isaiah already talks about playing in the NBA one day. His life is a beautiful reminder that one courageous choice can have a lasting impact on future generations.

Sarah shares Isaiah's first day of school

Isaiah started Kindergarten in 2024! Watch Sarah share how God has a purpose and plan for each precious child:

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord,
“plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
- Jeremiah 29:11