HLW’s Life & Love Networkβ„’ Presents

Take the Lead. Set the Course. Move Forward β€” Together.

πŸ“… June 26–27, 2026 Β· πŸ“ HAPO Center Β· Pasco, WA

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Why This Event

A NEW MAP FOR A CULTURE OF LIFE

Not another conference β€” a new map to build a culture of life in Washington State. If we want a different future, we need a different approach. This is it.

Day One

Arts Festival

Engaging hearts through story, music, drama, and visual arts. Experience life-affirming creativity that moves people from inspiration to formation to action.

Day Two

Leadership Summit

Equipping leaders with what actually works. Sessions, panels, and resources built on proven strategies for building a Culture of Life.

“Art + Advocacy. Insight + Action. Community + Leadership. You don’t just attend β€” you leave with a way forward.”

What to Expect

TWO DAYS, FOUR EXPERIENCES

1

ORATORY CONTEST

Youth and student voices speaking boldly about life and love β€” the next generation of leaders, already rising.

2

ARTS FESTIVAL & PERFORMANCES

Music, drama, visual arts, and creative expressions rooted in life-affirming values.

3

SUMMIT SESSIONS & PANELS

Educational and inspiring conversations centered on building a culture of life and love together.

4

COMMUNITY & RESOURCE SPACE

Partners, exhibitors, and opportunities to connect with mission-aligned organizations across Washington.

Schedule Overview

YOUR WEEKEND AT A GLANCE

Friday

June 26, 2026

  • Oratory Contest
  • Heavy Appetizers & Community
  • Arts Festival & Performances

Saturday

June 27, 2026

  • Prayer Breakfast
  • Conference Sessions & Panels
  • Arts Experiences
  • Resource & Exhibitor Engagement
  • Family Banquet (Evening)

Tickets & Passes

JOIN US AT HAPO CENTER

Tickets include both Friday and Saturday. Add the Family Banquet for a special evening of community.

BRING A FRIEND

$75

Discounted conference ticket when you bring a friend β€” both days included.

CONFERENCE TICKET

$125

Full access to Friday’s Oratory Contest, Arts Festival, Saturday Prayer Breakfast, and all conference sessions.

FAMILY BANQUET

$50

Saturday evening family dinner β€” an optional add-on to your conference ticket.

Get Involved: Volunteer or Exhibit

The Culture of Life & Love Summit & Arts Festival depends on passionate people and mission-aligned organizations to bring it to life. Whether you want to serve behind the scenes or connect directly with attendees, there’s a place for you at HAPO Center June 26–27, 2026.

Volunteer With Us

From greeting guests and staffing registration to assisting speakers and supporting the Arts Festival, volunteers are the heartbeat of the weekend. It’s a meaningful way to be part of something bigger β€” meet like-minded people, experience the Summit up close, and help build a culture that values every human life.

Exhibit Your Organization

Exhibitor space is available for pregnancy resource centers, ministries, apostolates, pro-life advocacy groups, faith-based nonprofits, and mission-aligned businesses. Connect face-to-face with engaged attendees from across Washington, share your work, and build partnerships that extend well beyond the weekend.

Ready to join us?

Fill out the contact form on this page and let us know whether you’re interested in volunteering, exhibiting, or both. We’ll follow up with details on roles, booth availability, and next steps.

Friday June 26, 2026

Oratory contest

Hear from students as they present powerful, original speeches on life & love.  This inspiring Friday session highlights the voices of the next generation, and we invite you to listen, reflect & be encouraged.
 

Arts Festival Exhibits & Presentations

The Tribute Project
The Tribute Project by Polly Lunetto Ministries is a powerful, visual exhibit that honors the lives of those lost to abortion while offering a message of hope, healing, and restoration. Through carefully created displays, it invites viewers to reflect on the dignity of every human life and the lasting impact of loss. This exhibit creates space for both remembrance and renewal, pointing toward compassion and support for those affected.
 
Esther: A Melodious Testimony of Hope & Healing
is a moving musical experience that weaves together story, song & faith to reflect on the journey from brokenness to restoration.  Through a heartfelt blend of testimony & melody, this presentation invites attendees to encounter hope in a deeply personal & meaningful way.  
 
Viable play
is a compelling live performance that brings real-life themes of life, choice and human dignity into focus through story and drama.  Designed to engage both the heart and the mind, it invites audiences to reflect on complex issues in a deeply personal and thought-provoking way.  More than a performance, Viable creates a space for conversation, connection & a deeper understanding of how we respond with compassion, truth and care.

Saturday June 27, 2026

Prayer Breakfast
Gather around the table for a meaningful morning of connection, good food and shared purpose. Hear from organizations doing life-changing work across our communities and see firsthand how HLW’s Life & Love Network is bringing people together to support, serve and walk alongside others with compassion and care. We’ll close the morning by lifting these ministries in prayer, uniting our hearts behind the work of building a culture of life and love together.

Conference

Building the Future We Want to See, Practical Strategies for Advancing a Culture of Life & Love

Sarah Davenport-Smith, Managing Director for UC3 LLC & HLW Policy Consortium Director

A clear and engaging look at the cultural and legislative landscape. More than a report, this session offers a clear and engaging perspective on where we are, where we’re headed and why culutre plays a decisive role in any lasting change.
Truth, Love & Women’s Health – Bridging Conversations That Shape Culture & Public Policy
Deborah Tilden, Founder of LifeVictory Enterprises LLC; S.M.A.R.T. Women’s Healthcare Public Policy Consulting; President, Guinevere Rose Foundation
Join us as Deborah explores the role of science in understanding women’s health – particularly in relation to abortion and trauma-related experiences. She will share insights into why accurate information matters, how gaps in understanding can impact care & what it looks like to respond with both clarity and compassion. This session is designed to equip attendees with a deeper understanding and a more informed approach to care.
Hidden Gaps in Hospice Care: What Families Need to Know
Dr. Sharon Quick, M.D., M.A.
Dr. Sharon Quick is a retired pediatric anesthesiologist & critical care physician with extensive training from Vanderbilt University, Washington University, UCLW & Seattle Children’s Hospital. She now serves as President of the Physicians for Compassionate Care Education Foundation, advocating for the protection of vulnerable lives & promoting compassionate, ethical end-of0life care. Dr. Quick brings a strong voice in bioethics through her writing, presentations & public testimony.
Restoring the Voice & Role of Men
For too long, the broader conversation around abortion has often excluded menβ€”minimizing their role, their influence, and the impact these experiences can have on them as well. This panel brings that conversation back into focus. Through honest dialogue and lived experience, these speakers will explore the role men play in relationships, decision-making, and the long-term effects that abortion can have on fathers. Together, they will speak to the reality that men matterβ€”that their presence, responsibility, and support are essential in building strong families and healthy communities. As we look toward lasting cultural change, this conversation points to a powerful truth: when men are engaged, supported, and willing to lead with integrity and compassion, they become a vital part of shaping a culture of life and love.
  • Nyles is the Men’s Healing Coordinator for Support After Abortion, where he supports healing and equips providers to better serve those affected. Drawing from his own experience and athletic career, he brings a grounded perspective on overcoming hidden struggles. Nyles is passionate about fostering honest conversations and authentic healing. https://supportafterabortion.com/
  • Ron is the Founder & Executive Director at Spokane Fatherhood Initiative where he equips and supports men in becoming strong, present fathers. His work is rooted in decades of volunteer service with individuals facing homelessness, addiction and family brokenness, shaping his commitment to strengthening families & restoring fatherhood. https://spofi.org/
  • Spencer is a graduate of the Spokane Fatherhood Initiative whose personal transformation through its programs led him to rebuild his family and step into leadership. Now, as co-founder of the Inland Fatherhood Initiative, he equips other men with tools and support to grow as fathers and strengthen their families. His story reflects the power of restoration, growth and second chances.
Viable Act II
A 45-minute, counselor-led session introducing Viable Act II: The Healing Experience. Participants will explore hidden emotions and begin a personal journey of reflection and healing. Designed as a bridge from the play Viable to deeper counseling or recovery, this experience offers a structured, compassionate first step toward restoration.
Dinner
Come for great food & hear from HLW’s Life & Love Network’s CEO, Esther Ripplinger about what is happening now to change the culture in Washington State.
Esther Ripplinger is President & CEO of HLW’s Life & Love Network, the state affiliate of National Right to Life. Esther is a respected pro-life leader known for visionary strategy and innovation. Since 2002, she has launched impactful initiatives, shared her personal testimony nationally and internationally & co-founded S.M.A.R.T. Women’s Healthcare to advance science-informed advocacy and compassionate care for women.

Basecamp Resources

Support After Abortion – www.supportafterabortion.com 

Oregon Right to Life – www.ortl.org 

S.M.A.R.T. Women’s Healthcare – www.smartwomenshealthcare.com 

Pacific Justice Institute – www.pacificjustice.org 

Students for Life of America www.studentsforlife.org/

Inland Fatherhood Initiative – www.in-fi.org    

Spokane Fatherhood Initiative – www.spofi.org 

PREPARES & Parish Outreach – www.preparesforlife.org

Hope Medical – www.hopemedicalwa.com 

Shiloh IVF – www.shilohivf.com

SaveOne – www.saveone.org 

Questions

FREQUENTLY ASKED

Individuals, artists, creatives, students and young adults, advocates, ministry leaders, and educators β€” anyone called to build a culture that values every human life.
Heavy appetizers are included on Friday evening. Saturday includes the Prayer Breakfast and lunch. Join us at the Family Banquet on Saturday evening by purchasing a dinner ticket.
Ticket prices include both days. The only optional add-on is the Family Banquet on Saturday night.

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HAPO Center is located at 6600 Burden Blvd., Pasco, WA. Travel and lodging details including room blocks will be posted here once confirmed.

Corporate Sponsorship

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Summit Partner Opportunities

Summit & Viable Play Sponsor

Includes all Summit Partner benefits, plus branded signage (Viable Play sponsored by…) at the expo entrance during the Arts Festival and Conference as well as recognition as such during the opening ceremonies.

Summit & Family Dinner Sponsor

Includes all Summit Partner benefits, plus branded signage (Family Dinner sponsored by…) at the expo entrance & on stage at the dinner

Peak Partner Opportunities

Peak & Prayer Breakfast Sponsor

Includes all Peak Partner benefits, plus branded signage (Prayer Breakfast sponsored by…) at the expo entrance & on stage at the Arts Festival & Prayer Breakfast.

Peak & Education Sponsor

Includes all Peak Partner benefits, plus branded signage (Speakers sponsored by…) at the expo entrance & on stage during the Conference

BENEFITS SUMMIT PARTNER $25,000 PEAK PARTNER $10,000 ASCENT PARTNER $5,000 PATHWAY PARTNER $1,000 BASE CAMP SUPPORTER $500
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EXHIBIT SPACE
Sponsor exhibit table(s) 2 tables 1 table 1 table 1 table
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HOSPITALITY BENEFITS
Full conference registrations 16 12 8 6
VIP Family Dinner + Sponsor Lounge access 10 upgraded tickets 8 upgraded tickets 4 upgraded tickets

Join Us

MOVE FORWARD β€” TOGETHER

A meaningful weekend celebrating life, love, creativity, and community. Take the Lead. Set the Course.