Walk For Life 2020 is now ONLINE! You can make a difference even from a distance. Fundraise at your own pace.
Arise and move: walk, dance, work-out, whatever you need to do from your safe social distance!
Submit funds by 5pm on Friday May 1, 2020, to earn rewards and compete for prizes. Records funds online, or send postmarked by 5/1, or deliver to either clinic location. Remember: 5pm!
We will celebrate together with a party this summer!
Walk for Life 2020 ONLINE is a family-friendly fundraising event to benefit the work of the Pregnancy Resource Center of the New River Valley. We can’t wait to celebrate all that God is doing in the ministry of the PRC by working together to MOVE for LIFE!
This year we moved online in order to continue to support this important ministry. Your health is important so –for now– lets stay at a safe social distance. As soon as our communities can gather again, we will celebrate together!
Choose how you move – bike, walk the dog, join a friend or a few, dance, exercise, rock in a rocking chair, . . . endless possibilities!
Check out these video releases:
30 March Meet Kristie
3 April Happy 35th Birthday, PRC!
6 April Our intern, Alissa
11 April Easter Blessings
13 April Scottie — Why I love the PRC
19 April Encouragement from Ian
23 April Shari sees the PRC’s impact
25 April Barbara on making a difference
FAQ about an Online Walk
Do I participate by Walking?
Yes, you can! But feel free to change to an activity of YOUR choice. Through the online platform, you pick the activity, on your own or with member(s) of your team: walk, run, fish, rock, knit, mountain climb, bike, do aerobics or more. We do ask that if you bake, that you bring us samples.
When do I participate in my chosen activity?
Be creative! Hopefully, by Friday, May 1, whenever you fit it into your schedule! Perhaps your team (of 10 or fewer people) would find time/way to be together with appropriate distancing, of course.
Do I collect money?
“Do I still collect sponsorships?” Yes, please. This is a needed fund-raiser to support the women in the NRV with help and hope.
“Do I need to physically collect the money?” We will actually do this for you! When done on-line at walkforlifeNRV.com, your sponsor can choose to pay now, electronically, or to give a pledge to pay later. We will send them a pledge reminder after the event to anyone who says they will sponsor you that did not make a payment electronically. Just be sure they entered (or you enter) their contact information onto your on-line page.
What happens on Friday, May 1
If you’ve participated entirely online, your sponsorships are automatically recorded for our office; no further action needed. (Don’t forget you can enter any pledges your sponsors have told you about too!)
If you prefer, you can drop off your pledges at the Blacksburg office on Friday, May 1 by 5 pm, OR by mail (postmarked 5/1).
We will all celebrate with a PRC Walk for Life Event video on 5/1 featuring our client walker, our director’s update and a showcase of our event sponsors.
What about prizes for the top fundraising individuals and teams?
An awards presentation video to be released on Friday, May 8, 2020, to all registered Walk for Life Participants.
What about rewards for my fundraising efforts?
You can pick up your rewards at our future Celebration event, the date of which we will announce as soon as possible, pending pandemic restrictions. See the graphic below for rewards you can earn.
Can I still participate even if I don’t live in the NRV?
YES! This is a perfect platform to support us from any distance!
Event Sponsorship
Thank you to our 2020 business event sponsors who funded our rewards prizes and more as we relaunched Walk for LIfe 2020 ONLINE! Because of their partnership, you can walk alongside the PRC to support women facing unplanned pregnancies.
- Cass Family
- Hodge Insurance
- Ian Jelliffe
- Infinity Eye Care
- Motion Control Systems, Inc.
- Northpoint Insurance Advisors
- Radford Coffee Company
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Sundown Electric, Inc.
If you are interested in becoming a 2020 business event sponsor, contact Kristie at 540-552-5556 for information about sponsor benefits.
Walk for Life Event Sponsorship
Walker Resources
Dear Hero of the PRC,
We are asking that you find what is useful and adapt them to your needs right now. Hold hope, because YOU are making a difference for moms right now, from right where you are!
Paper Fundraising Form:
Track donations/pledges on paper, download, and print as many copies as needed.
Fundraising Tips & Guide:
Ideas for how to help you reach your fundraising goal.
Guide to Recording Pledges and Donations:
Tutorial on how to record pledges as well as cash and check donations.
NOTE: Once you register, our WalkforlifeNRV website has an excellent tutorial video which describes how to record an “offline” pledge or donation. Watch the entire video or jump ahead to 2 minutes and 25 seconds where this information is specifically shared.
Team Captain Resources
Check out these resources for promoting the Walk in your church, as well as information on how to create your team and invite others to join it.
Top 10 Tips for Team Captains:
Your role explained, with suggestions for recruitment, encouragement and more!
Bulletin Inserts:
Printable inserts (2 per page) for your church bulletin or other publication. For pre-printed inserts, call the PRC’s Blacksburg office at 540-552-5556 to arrange to pick pre-printed copies.
Bulletin Announcements:
Use these suggested weekly announcements in your church’s bulletin or email listserv.
Event Poster:
Publicize the Walk for Life at your church/organization!
Participant Goal Poster:
Publicize your church/team goal for the number of fundraising participants and your progress toward that goal!
Team Sign Up Sheet:
A simple roster for captains to use if desired.
Guide to Creating a Team:
Tutorial on how to create a team on our website.
Guide to Inviting Others to Join Your Team:
Tutorial on how to use email to recruit team members using our website.
NOTE: Once you register, our WalkforlifeNRV website has an excellent tutorial video which describes how to invite others to join your team. Watch the entire video or jump ahead to 2 minutes and 10 seconds where this information is specifically shared.
2019 Top Walkers and Teams
- Congratulations to our top teams in the 2019 Walk for Life:
- United Lutheran Women – $6,452.26
- Redeemer – $3825
- God’s DIVAS – $3720
Congratulations to our top Walkers in the 2019 Walk for Life:
- Carolyn Brossy – $6000
- Amye Shannon – $2250
- Tim Slabach – $1575
2019 Walk for Life Photos
Thanks to Chelsea Anderson of Chelsea Anderson Photography for taking the event photos! The photos are available for free download:
Event Photos by Chelsea Anderson
Thanks to VT Students for Life for taking the silly photo booth photos! The photos are available for free download: