Pro-Life Super Bowl Ad to Feature College Football Star Tim Tebow

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College football star Tim Tebow and his mother will appear in a Super Bowl commercial sponsored by Focus on the Family urging respect for life, the Catholic News Agency reports. Tebow's mother, Pam, defied medical advice to abort him when she had a serious infection, and the new ad will feature her telling the story.

The Tebows were missionaries in Philippines when Pam was pregnant with Tim. He has been outspoken about his Christian faith during his stint as quarterback of the Florida Gators, discussing his virginity and painting scripture references under his eyes. He said his mother's story has persuaded women not to have abortions.

A 30-second Super Bowl ad reportedly costs between $2.5 and $2.8 million, according to TNS Media Intelligence

"Tim and Pam share our respect for life and our passion for helping families thrive," Focus on the Family president Jim Daly said. "They live what we see every day -- that the desire for family closeness is written on the hearts of every generation." Daly added that families "need to be inspired."

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