On Feb. 4 hundreds of Oklahoman pro-life supporters are anticipated to attend the annual Rose Day at the Oklahoma State Capitol. The event, held at the beginning of a new legislative season, is the most longstanding faith-based, pro-life event in Oklahoma. Each year, pro-life advocates gather at the State Capitol to promote and support the lives of unborn babies.
After connecting with elected officials, attendees also participate in an indoor rally located in the House Chamber on the 4th floor. This year’s keynote speakers for the event are Mia and Cara Armstrong, a daughter and mother pro-life advocacy duo.
Mia, a renowned SAG-AFTRA actress, voiceover artist, advocate and author, proudly declares Down syndrome to be her “superpower.” She refuses to be disregarded and is a living example that worth is not measured by worldly status but by God-given purpose. Mia was the first child with Down syndrome to voice a cartoon character and the first to have a lead role in a Christmas movie. In 2025, Mia opened at the National Pro-Life Summit.
She is also the author of “I Am A Masterpiece,” a children’s book that offers a first-person account of growing up with Down syndrome. It was selected as an Amazon Editor’s Pick and a Good Housekeeping “must-read,” and recognized among the Top 18 books written by authors with disabilities.
Through Mia’s words, both spoken and written, she invites the world to celebrate every person as God’s masterpiece. At the 2026 Rose Day event, Mia will present a message of hope, resilience and the undeniable truth that God intentionally designs every life, hers being a bold reminder that God’s plans are never bound by human expectations.
Mia’s mother, Cara, is a woman of deep faith, a dedicated disability rights advocate, and a passionate pro-life supporter. With 20 years of experience as a registered nurse, Cara has witnessed firsthand the undeniable truth that God creates all life with purpose and value. She is committed to ensuring that individuals with Down syndrome are seen, valued and included not only in education and in society, but also by medical professionals that deliver pre-natal diagnoses.
Other invited speakers at the event include Todd Russ, Oklahoma State Treasurer; Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt; Matt Pinnell, Oklahoma Lt. Governor; and Gayla White, Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children.
In connection with Rose Day, the annual Oklahoma March for Life will take place immediately preceding Rose Day, outside the State Capitol (for more details, click here: https://marchforlife.org/oklahoma/)
Registration for Rose Day opens at 9:00 a.m. on the 2nd floor and the indoor rally will begin at 11:30 a.m. For more information about the event, or to view recordings of past Rose Day events, visit roseday.life.
