Walk for Life 2010

QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT ASK

Why have a Walk for Life?

Our Walk for Life will give everyone who cares about women and their unborn babies an opportunity to help in a very real way!! Since 1994, we have offered friendship, hope, and practical solutions to over 2,063 women, men, and teens. Through your efforts to raise funds for the Abel Center we will continue to offer the following services . . . Free!!!!:

• Free pregnancy tests (results determined during visit).
• Free ultrasound verification of pregnancy (women are introduced to their unborn baby)
• Confidential and ongoing Biblical peer counseling, & client help-line .
• Factual information about the developing unborn child and pregnancy options.
• Life affirming alternatives to abortion.
• Referrals for adoption services, housing, and other community resources.
• Forgiven & Set Free Bible study for post-abortive women - provides spiritual & emotional healing
• Abstinence programs and materials for teens and young adults.
• Earn While You Learn program:  Provides practical assistance to mothers and fathers, i.e.: Baby furnishings, maternity and baby clothing...

Where will we Walk?

Note:  The 2010 Walk will be held at 3 locations:  The Abel Center in Bluefield; Princeton First Church of the Nazarene  and Four Seasons YMCA in Tazewell.

Just go to any one of these 3 sites -- whichever works best for you -- and enjoy the fellowship of other sponsored walkers.

How far do I have to Walk?

It's only a 2 mile walk, so all ages can participate. You will be asking your family and friends to sponsor you with a single, generous, tax-deductible gift for your participation in the 2 mile event, instead of being sponsored on a per-mile basis.

Do I have to Collect the Money, Myself?

No, you do NOT have to collect the money. Turn in your pledge forms at the Walkathon and the money will be collected through the mail. If, however, you do collect any money, please make sure you note that on your pledge form.

How much must I Raise?

There's no limit and you may be surprised how easy it is. Nine out of ten people will say YES! The more people you ask, the more help we will be able to provide. As soon as you reach $175 in pledges (an average of 8 sponsors), you get a FREE Walk For Life T-shirt (short or long sleeved).

If I cannot be there that Day; how can I Help?

If you can't be there -- no problem! Walk any two-mile course on your own and just mail or deliver your pledge forms and any money you may have collected to the address on the bottom of the pledge sheet.

         Abel Center

       P.O. Box 1164

       Bluefield, WV 24701

What if it Rains?

Bring an umbrella and walk, or drop off your sponsor forms and walk later on your own. The Walk for Life will happen rain or shine.

Who should I ask to Sponsor me?

Simply ask everyone you know . . . "What would you give to help save a life?" You'll be surprised at the number of people who will support your efforts:

Co-workers, relatives, family, friends, neighbors and acquaintances

Out-of-town sponsors: Use your address book.

So, put on your tennies & get ready to walk!!