"The pro-life movement has had some success in recent decades, but our work is far from over," Hatton said.
Tim Tebow told of how his mother delivered him despite being encouraged to abort him. He went on to play in the NFL after winning the Heisman Trophy, the award given to college football's most outstanding player.
"Because of her pro-life story, I now get to share my story," he said of his mother. "But it's only because my mom gave me a chance."
Tebow said that society needs to be on a "rescue mission" for those in need, and that people need to be pro-life in every area "for all of humanity."
Tebow spoke of the etymology of the word "passion," and how it actually related to suffering. Pro-lifers will have to suffer as Jesus did for humanity, he said.
"We can endure whatever hardships we face because people, because humanity, because loving people is worth it," he said.
"We can choose the best interests of other people, and we can act on their behalf," said Tebow.
"We need to be on a rescue mission for them."
Lila Rose, founder of Live Action, said that pro-lifers must focus more on changing the culture in addition to politics.
"Our politics will not change, until our people change," said Rose. "Politics have been incredibly disappointing. The law is horribly unjust. And yet, our political breakthroughs, our political successes, will only be short term unless they are rooted in deep cultural breakthroughs."
Rose said that this breakthrough is possible, "if we do quiet, and sometimes difficult, daily work of service, education, and prayer," which she said was already happening.
"If we do this work together, we can transform our culture, and ultimately sustain our laws that protect our children," she said.
Christine Rousselle is a former DC Correspondent for Catholic News Agency. Prior to working at CNA, she was the managing web editor of Townhall.com; she has a BA in political science from Providence College.