Keynote Speaker

Kirk Cameron

Kirk Cameron is known by millions as “Mike Seaver” from the 1980’s hit sit-com, “Growing Pains.” Since then, he’s invested his time and energy into faith and family-focused films, television shows and live events, including “Fireproof” inspiring the best-selling book “The Love Dare”, as well as the movies, “Left Behind” and “Monumental,” “The Way of the Master” television series, and hundreds of live events focused on marriage, family and parenting. Recently he produced his “American Campfire Revival” urging the family of faith to return to the principles that will bring blessing and protection to America. Kirk recently produced his newest film “Lifemark” with the Kendrick Brothers about the value of life in the womb and the beauty of adoption, and produced a documentary “The Homeschool Awakening” as well as hosts the weekly talk show “Takeaways.” He and his wife, Chelsea, met on the set of “Growing Pains,” have been married for 32 years, have six children, and host an all-expenses-paid summer camp for terminally ill children and their families called Camp Firefly.

Opening Prayer

TBA

Welcome Address

Rosemary Hackett

IRL Board President

Rosemary first became involved with IRL many years ago when her mother, Mary Anne Hackett, served as its president. Prior to leading the board at IRL, Rosemary volunteered at Midtown Educational Foundation’s Metro Achievement Center. She has held a variety of Senior Information Technology positions at several Chicago-based companies.

Emcee & Vision Casting

Mary Kate Zander

IRL Executive Director

Mary Kate Zander (formerly Knorr) returned in January of 2023 to her former post as Illinois Right to Life’s Executive Director – a role that she previously held from 2018 to 2020. Prior to her work at IRL. Mary Kate was an operative on numerous state and federal political campaigns. Since then, she has spoken before thousands on the need for abortion restrictions in Illinois. In October, Mary Kate and her husband, Will, welcomed their son, Roan Bosco.

Closing Prayer

TBA

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