Celebrating 50 Years

 

Every day at Morning Star, we see the difference that ultrasounds make in the lives of women considering abortion. In 2022, Morning Star provided 1,329 ultrasounds and 608 at-risk women chose Life!

In the spring of 2022, Morning Star became in need of three new ultrasound machines. The Knights of Columbus Harrisburg Diocesan Chapter galvanized the efforts of over 16 Councils and Assemblies across the Diocese to raise over $84,000 for three new 4D ultrasound machines. The Chapter contributions were matched by the Knights of Columbus Supreme Council in partnership with the Karpus Family Foundation to purchase the machines.

By the fall, all three existing machines were replaced with the brand new 4D ultrasound machines at Morning Star’s clinics. 4D ultrasounds add the dimension of time—a live video of the baby moving: stretching, sucking their thumb, closing their eyes, etc. This fourth dimension further shows a mom considering abortion the reality of the life growing within.

Listen to two of Morning Star‘s sonographers explain the impact of ultrasounds at Morning Star:

As we celebrate the lives saved over the past year, we are in awe of the impact your donations made over the past 12 months.

Because of YOUR support, 608 mothers chose Life in 2022!

Here are some of the services your donations provided:

 

 

Three members of Morning Star’s medical team recently participated in a panel discussion on pregnancy support services moderated by members of the PA state legislature.

The discussion was hosted by Real Alternatives, a non-profit organization that administers funding to pregnancy centers like Morning Star through Pennsylvania’s Alternatives to Abortion Services Program.

Watch medical director Dr. Mary Beth Higgins, nurse clinic manager Steve Morris and sonographer Lori Walmer explain how Morning Star provides vital help for women and families in our community.