Coke. Apple.
McDonalds. Disney. Facebook. Nike.
What
do all of these groups have in common? A logo, or symbol for which they are
known. A symbol that is recognizable and that evokes an emotion related to that
group. Example: When I see the McDonalds yellow arched "M," I
suddenly think of delicious fries that taste way too good to be so bad for me.
Pro-Life.
What
image do you think of?
What
emotion does that evoke?
What
about for other people? What do they think of when they hear that word?
Unfortunately, for too many people, the image or emotion associated with
"Pro-Life" is less than loving, less than supportive. Wherever they
were given that impression, many people may need a new, more truthful, impression of what "Pro-Life"
means - it means joy; it means love.
The Event
While
your organization may not have contributed to the negative images/emotions that
the word "Pro-Life" evokes, it still may need to combat them. This
easy and cheap event can help do just that, and is great as a kick-off for
Respect Life Week or the new school year or semester.
The Plan
Pass
out smiley face stickers and balloons to anyone and everyone you can, in order
to promote a positive Pro-Life message.
Supplies You'll Need
- Yellow smiley face stickers *can order in bulk online
- Smiley face balloons *can order in bulk online
- Ribbon or string
- Scissors
- Helium tanks
- Smiley face posters that say "I'm Pro-Life" to hang around your event
At the Event
Choose
a location that has heavy traffic, for example outside the dining hall during
lunch time. Hang smiley "I'm Pro-Life" posters around your location,
and consider having a large poster of group information or list of upcoming
events displayed. Greet people walking by and offer them a balloon/sticker.
Play fun music and have someone take pictures of the event.
Tips & Tricks
- Consider taping information sheets [or if Respect Life Week, the week's schedule] to the bottom of the balloons' strings
- Have sign-ups for different shifts during the allotted time, and assign roles to volunteers such as balloon blowers, string tiers, and sticker or balloon distributers
- Cut string in advance so you don't have to do it the day of
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