Standupgirl.com reaches hearts.(Oregon Right to Life Education Foundation)(Brief Article)

Oregon Right to Life Education Foundation (ORTLEF) recently created a dramatically different kind of web site. While recognizing that there were many wonderful information sites, ORTLEF wanted to create a site which would approach abortion from the woman's point of view.

The goal was to create a site which would change hearts and minds in a critical segment of the population which is difficult to reach. We wanted an "online television ad" which would be exciting to young women and draw them in to hear a solid pro-life message. With the professional help of St. Max Media, standupgirl.com was created.

The site opens with music, moving images, and a story about a young woman's struggle with an unexpected pregnancy. Becky, who tells her real-life story about her unexpected pregnancy, was pleased to be the subject of this web site.

She struggled with her own decision about her unexpected pregnancy, deciding in the end to "stand up" and do the right thing - - choose life. The video, through word, sight, and sound, brings the viewer from confusion to decision, from dark into light.

The viewer can check into the "Becky Today" segment to see how Becky's life turned out. Becky herself stays intimately involved with the site by answering questions that are e-mailed to her.

The web site offers viewers the opportunity to view fetal development at various stages. They can view the developing child via embryoscopy, ultra-sound, or detailed drawings.

The site also provides pro-life testimonials from other women who have had abortion decisions to make, connections to local crisis pregnancy care centers through two "800" numbers, a free MP3 to download, quick facts for those in a hurry (or doing a term paper), and links to other excellent pro-life sites. The site attracts, holds attention, and has been recognized for its technical excellence by reviewers at Yahoo.com and About.com.