WALK FOR LIFE
October 12th, 2024
Check In: 8:30am (in NEW location)
Walk: 10:00am
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The Walk For Life is a fun way to get involved and make a difference for LIFE!
When you participate as a Fundraising Walker you make a difference in the lives of those facing unplanned pregnancy! Participants are encouraged to ask friends and family to help them reach their fundraising goal. Churches, small groups, classes and businesses can participate as teams to make an even greater impact.
Being a Fundraising Walker is easy!
- You can use a Walk Brochure (mailed to friends of the ministry & available at your church Sept. 15th to Oct. 6th)
- OR create your own fundraising page here by clicking PARTICIPATE.
Sussex County Fairgrounds Parking & Walk Map
It’s simple! Ask your family and friends to support you by making a one-time pledge for whatever amount they would like.
All pledges are a one-time pledge, not a per-mile pledge. This is not an athletic event, choose your own pace for the 2-mile walk.
- Parking is located in the same place as years past, in the grass on the roadside of the large fence.
- Check-In is in a NEW location in the covered Livestock Pavilion at 8:30am! Follow signs and the directions of our volunteers!
- Walk begins at 10:00am
Whether you walk at the Fairgrounds, or participate in your own neighborhood, we ask that you join with us to raise funds for this life-affirming work.
WALK INCENTIVES
We have three tiers of incentives for individual walkers and prizes for the top walker and top groups participating as teams.
TEAMS
Be the top Youth Team, receive a pizza party & ice cream
Be the top Traditional Team, receive Exclusive Dinner with Executive Director, Lori Perst*
INDIVIDUALS
Be the top walker, receive a $150 gift card to a local restaurant
*Only the members of the winning teams that contribute by raising funds will be eligible for the prize.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Join us on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12th at the Sussex County Fairgrounds for our Annual Walk for Life! Let’s gather together to honor and celebrate life as we walk to raise awareness and funds for Today’s Choice Women’s Center and the work we do for women at risk for choosing abortion. When you participate as a fundraising walker or sponsor, you directly impact the families of our local communities and save lives of the unborn!
- Parking is located in the same place as years past, in the grass on the roadside of the large fence.
- Check-In is in a NEW location in the covered Livestock Pavilion at 8:30am! Follow signs and the directions of our volunteers!
- Walk begins at 10:00am
This years goal is to raise $65,000.00 for the work of the ministry!
Are you wanting to walk as an individual in this year’s Walk for Life? Participating as a fundraising walker is easy! We’re so excited to partner with you and thank you for supporting our mission of life. You are not only walking for yourself but for the mothers, fathers, and babies saved and supported every year at Today’s Choice. We look forward to walking with you on Oct. 12th!
Participants gather sponsors to help them reach their personal fundraising goal. Churches, small groups, families, businesses, and classes are encouraged to participate as teams to make an even greater impact.
You can use a Walk Brochure (mailed to friends of the ministry & available at your church Sept. 15th to Oct. 6th), OR create a Fundraising Page here by clicking PARTICIPATE.
Simply ask your family, friends, and coworkers to support you by making a one-time pledge of whatever amount they would like.
All pledges are one-time, not per mile. All pledges are tax deductible. This is not an athletic event, so choose your own pace for the 2-mile walk.
Check the RESOURCES tab for tips on how to get started fundraising. Thank you for your support and for making a difference, one life at a time!
Do you have a group of friends, family, or ministry who want to participate in the Walk for Life? It’s better to experience an event like this together! A team consists of three to ten fundraising walkers. Each team member will still need to fundraise individually and have their own pledge form (paper or online) on event day.
Be sure to designate one person as the Team Captain. As a team captain, just follow the easy steps below to create a team.
- Register yourself
- Pick a team
- Encourage each of your team to register for the event online
- Visit the FAQs section if you or your team have questions
- Set a team goal and encourage your team! Check in about how their fundraising is going.
- Walk together on October 12th!
There are two Team Categories:
Youth Teams can be made up of youth groups or school class. The members of a youth team must be under the age of 18 with the exception of two walkers who may be youth leaders or teachers.
Traditional Teams may include members of any age.
Looking to sponsor a friend, go to GIVE? Click here.
Don’t know who to sponsor? Sponsor our Executive Director.
We’re here to help you fundraise!
The Walk for Life is possible due to our outstanding individual walkers, sponsors, churches, and teams who get involved to support us. We want to help prepare you and your church with the tools that you need for fundraising.
Get the word out about our Walk for Life this year with our many resources for this upcoming event. Contact us to learn how to register, ways to share our event through social media, and more! We want to help support you along your fundraising journey.
Feel free to use the resources and tools below as you participate in the Walk for Life:
REGISTRATION:
Click here to create your own fundraising page.
Click here to find your friend’s fundraising page to support them.
Need help creating your own fundraising page? Watch this video.
PRINTED MATERIALS & FUNDRAISING TOOLS:
Fundraising Tips: View PDF
How to Raise $500 in 10 Days: View PDF
SOCIAL MEDIA RESOURCES:
Sample Captions for Social Media Posts: Click Here
IG & FB Image: Click HERE
How do I fundraise online?
Create a personal fundraising page, then share it on your social media and email – just use the links on your fundraising page. Watch this video to learn how!
What should my fundraising goal be?
It will be easier than you might think! See the “How to Raise $500 in 10 Days” in the RESOURCES dropdown.
How will my sponsor donations be used?
All funds raised through the Walk for Life will benefit the life-affirming work of Today’s Choice Women’s Center. Direct donors to our friend/supporter website, your fundraising page, or your walk brochure to learn more.
Who should I ask to sponsor me?
You probably know more people than you think! Don’t forget to ask family and friends who live out of town! Using your social media can also be a powerful tool – take a peek at our RESOURCES tab for ready-to-go social posts and easy-to-share videos! If you prefer paper, use your Walk brochure and talk to friends at church, work, etc. Obtain your first pledge from a generous donor, often other donors will match that amount.
How much does it cost to participate in the walk?
There is no cost/fee for the Walk for Life. However since our goal is to raise $65,000.00 to support our mission, we encourage people to participate by raising funds or sponsoring themselves.
I signed up to volunteer that morning, where do I go?
Check in at the Volunteer Check-In Tent and you’ll be signed in, given your name badge, t-shirt and directed where to go. We encourage you to allow yourself a little extra time for parking and check in. Thank you for choosing to serve with us at this event!
How do I get a T-shirt?
Everyone who raises at least $250 will earn our inspiring custom t-shirt! One t-shirt per walker. We can’t wait to see you wearing one!
All Staff and Walk Champions will also receive this year’s shirt as a thank you.
How do I get a Trucker Hat?
Everyone who raises at least $500 will earn our In His Image Trucker Hat! One hat per walker. There are two color options that will be distributed on a first come, first serve bases.
How do I get a Yeti?
Everyone who raises at least $1,000 will earn our TCWC branded Yeti! One Yeti per walker. There are two styles of mugs that will be distributed on a first come, first serve bases.
I can’t walk that day, can I still participate?
Yes! You can still raise funds, walk on a different day (within the week), in your own neighborhood or as a prayer partner (see PRAYER PARTNER dropdown). You can drop off any Walk brochures and pledges on Monday October 16th at 49 High Street, Newton.
What if it is raining the day of the Walk for Life?
Rain or shine, we will be at The Sussex County Fairgrounds!
Why didn’t you answer my question?
We tried to answer as many questions as possible. Get in touch with us HERE and we will do our best to answer your question.
Join our Pray at home Team!
Physically unable to walk? Not a problem! Join our prayer team and lift up the Walk for Life and the ministry of Today’s Choice in prayer the morning of October 12th. Fundraise online or with a paper pledge form, then “Walk by faith” on October 12th and mail your pledge sheet with any checks to Today’s Choice. Prayer is VITAL to the ministry of Today’s Choice and we are excited to invite you to our prayer team!
Walk for Life Prayer Requests:
- Pray for God to be glorified in all we do as we Walk for Life.
- Pray for many in our church community to be excited to make a difference, one life at a time, while participating as Fundraising Walkers.
- Pray for us to exceed our goal of $65,000.00
- Pray for a beautiful fall day.
- Pray for a safe and uplifting event.
- Pray for our staff & volunteers that will work to make this a great life-affirming event!
We love our volunteers! God has brought many faithful friends for over three decades to help keep our ministry going. Without our volunteers, we could not do what God has called us to do.
Volunteers are needed the day of our Walk to help make this event safe, fun and organized.
Please fill out a contact form and we will be in touch to let you know how you can help the day of the Walk for Life.