We are thrilled to share that over $148,540 was raised at the Walk for Life. Because so many in our community decided to Join the Movement through generous giving, the funds raised will provide 123 women with The Pregnancy Network’s free services! 

Over 500 participants took part in the event, both in person at Lawndale Baptist Church and virtually. This included an incredible team of 65 volunteers who helped to make this event a success.

We recorded this podcast LIVE at the GSO Walk For Life so enjoy a handful of interviews with walkers, volunteers, and staff as we bring you along with us for the 2021 GSO Walk For Life.

LINKS:

GSO Walk For Life GIVE Page: thepregnancynetwork.org/gsowalk

VI Boutique Walk For Life Bracelets: https://vi-style.com/bracelets-for-life-100-donation/

Share The Change Bottle Campaign: https://thepregnancynetwork.org/partner/sharethechange/

Volunteer with TPN: https://thepregnancynetwork.org/partner/volunteer/

Our organization is volunteer-led, staff-supported. While staff facilitate the organization, volunteers ultimately carry out the mission.

Allison Herrington, our Volunteer Coordinator, joins us on the podcast this week to talk about all of the different volunteer opportunities here at The Pregnancy Network and shares important next steps for those who are ready to step off the sidelines and start volunteering with TPN!

www.thepregnancynetwork.org/partner

Contact Allison at [email protected]

On this week’s episode, we sat down with Hope Earwood, our Development Director, and talked about our GSO Walk For Life coming up in just a few weeks.

We invite you to #JoinTheMovement by participating in this year’s GSO Walk For Life! For more information, visit thepregnancynetwork.org/gsowalk.

You can contact our Development Director, Hope Earwood, at [email protected].

8 Creative Ways To Raise Money For The GSO Walk For Life

:40 - What is Hope Earwood's role at TPN?

2:00 - What is the GSO Walk For Life?

3:09 - What are ways people can get involved with the Walk For Life?

4:11 - What would you say to someone who wants to fundraise or be a team leader but is scared or feels inadequate?

6:17 - What is our goal for this year?

6:48 - Share the logistics of the event. Where is it? When is it? What should people wear? What can be expect at this event?

On this week’s episode, we sat down with Meredith Weber, our Development Coordinator, and talked about our Pregnancy 101 and Parenting 101 classes. Our classes empower women to face an unplanned pregnancy feeling fully equipped to take on pregnancy and parenting. For more information on our classes, visit thepregnancynetwork.org/classes.

If you want to volunteer: visit website at thepregnancynetwork.org/volunteer

Also contact our Volunteeer Coordinator, Allison Herrington, at [email protected].

Time stamps:

30:00 - Mike and Erica's Interview

Summary: 

Meet Royal, a young woman who found herself pregnant during the height of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. Convinced abortion was her only option, she found herself walking through the front door at The Pregnancy Network. Her journey from fearful to fearless is a story you won’t want to miss. 

Time Stamps:

0:54 - TPN’s Virtual Gala for Life, Success Sequence

4:45 - Royal’s Story

Links Mentioned:

Royal’s Story - YouTube Video - https://youtu.be/lKu42tADgCQ

The Pregnancy Network Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ThePregnancyNetwork 

The Pregnancy Network - Make an Appointment - https://thepregnancynetwork.org/appointment

Meet Paula Peyton. Paula serves as the Executive Director for Hope after Rape Conception, a non-profit dedicated to assisting mothers who have suffered from rape. Paula’s story is extremely unique; her son was conceived as a result of gang rape, and she herself was also conceived as a result of rape. Her story has been featured by Live Action, Life Site News, and many more pro-life news sources.

Most women who receive abortions after rape report being forced or coerced into the decision against their will. Paula shares her firsthand account of the pressure she encountered to receive an abortion from the most unlikely places. 

Paula’s story of healing and redemption is inspiring. If you or someone you know has suffered from a rape experience, know you are not alone. You can reach out to Paula by visiting hopeafterrapeconception.org, or by contacting The Pregnancy Network at thepregnancynetwork.org. 

Links Mentioned

Paula Peyton:

Facebook

Website

Instagram

Hope After Rape Conception

facebook.com/hopeafterrapeconception

Hopeafterrapeconception.org

Instagram

The Pregnancy Network

Make an Appointment - thepregnancynetwork.org/appointment

2020 hasn't been what any of us thought it would be. Is there hope this Christmas? Today, Mary Holloman shares some reflections on the painful year her family had in 2019, and how it has impacted the way she views 2020. 

Rest assured, weary friend - there is hope. 

You can read the full article here. 

Welcome back! The Empowered Advocate took a break after season 2, and a lot has happened since March 2020. In this short episode, we talk about the impact of COVID-19 on The Pregnancy Network and women who are seeking help in unplanned pregnancies, our amazing Gala for Life results, the upcoming expansion to Winston-Salem, and more. 

Links Mentioned:

Caring for Women Throughout COVID-19

Expansion to Winston-Salem - Grand Opening in January

TPN Facebook

TPN Instagram

"I felt so trapped. I just had no idea how I was going to carry on in my life."

Alexa Hyman is a twenty-six-year-old full-time working mother living in Chicago with her two-year-old daughter, Renley Jane. She is a writer, contributor, and mentor. After experiencing her unplanned pregnancy, she became passionate about sharing her own personal experiences in order to make other women feel less alone. When she is not working in financial services or chasing down her toddler, she mentors women who are facing unplanned pregnancies and manages a growing community of Back in February.

Links Mentioned:

Backinfebruary.com Instagram: backinfebruary_

Connect Mentorship Program

Herbie is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms. Under Herbie’s leadership, Lifeline has increased international outreach to 25 countries through adoption and strategic orphan care, obtained licensure in 12 states, and established the foster care arm of ministry at Lifeline. Herbie has been invited to speak at many events concerning adoption and the church’s response to orphan care, including the National Council for Adoption, Christian Alliance for Orphans, Together for Adoption, Care Net and the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission. Herbie is also the author of Image Bearers: Shifting from pro-Birth to Pro-Life.

Herbie joins us on the podcast to discuss Lifeline's work, how churches can get involved, and how being "pro-life" means loving both unborn children and the women who carry them.

Links Mentioned:

Lifeline Children's Services - https://lifelinechild.org/ Image Bearers: Shifting from Pro-Birth to Pro-Life#GivingTuesdayNow Give to Lifeline Children's Services Give to The Pregnancy Network

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