40 Days for Life launches Sept. 23 in Southwest Florida

The 40 Days for Life campaign begins in Southwest Florida on Sept. 23, 2026, and runs through Nov. 1. Pro-life advocates will participate in 40 days of prayer, fasting, and peaceful public witness to support unborn children, mothers, and those affected by abortion.

The campaign starts with kickoff events in Fort Myers and Sarasota. The Fort Myers rally is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Sept. 20 in front of Planned Parenthood at 6418 Commerce Park Drive. In Sarasota, participants will gather at 10 a.m. on Sept. 24 in Father Fausto Hall at St. Martha Parish, located at 200 N. Orange Ave.

Organizers noted that the Naples Planned Parenthood facility is currently listed for sale. While this has provided hope that abortion services in Collier County may eventually close, local volunteers stated that the need for prayer remains high to help bring a permanent end to abortion in Naples.