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Muskegon – Renowned neurosurgeon, author, and former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Ben Carson, whose remarkable life story has inspired millions, will be the keynote speaker at the Muskegon County Right to Life annual banquet on Tuesday, October 27, at the Fricano Place Event Center,  located at 1050 W Western Ave.

For nearly 30 years, Dr. Carson served as Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, becoming the youngest major division director in the hospital’s history at age 33. He gained international recognition for his pioneering work in pediatric neurosurgery, including leading the 1987 surgical team that successfully separated twins conjoined at the back of the head.

In 2017, Dr. Carson was sworn in as the 17th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, serving until 2021. He is the recipient of numerous honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, America’s highest civilian honor. He and his wife, Candy, also founded the Carson Scholars Fund, which promotes academic achievement and humanitarian service among young people.

Muskegon County Right to Life is an affiliate of Right to Life of Michigan.  The organization is committed to the cause of proclaiming the value of every human life, born and pre-born. As a nonprofit organization, they are not affiliated with any political party or church.  However, they strive to be a community resource for area churches, schools, organizations, and individuals on prolife issues. They work to defend and protect all human life by:

• Increasing public awareness on the issues of abortion, embryonic stem cell research, euthanasia and assisted suicide.
• Offering options and resource connections for anyone facing difficult pregnancy decisions.
• Promoting prolife legislation at the state and federal levels with grassroots lobbying
• Supporting prolife candidates for public office as endorsed by Right to Life of Michigan’s political action committee.

For full details on the event, visit the Muskegon County Right to Life website at https://muskegonrtl.org/.