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Life Walk 2016 and Pro-Life Picnic

Walk through downtown Wyandotte on Saturday, June 11, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR. We are raising funds for Pro-Life Billboards. The more $ we raise, the more billboards go up!

Walk through downtown Wyandotte with us on Saturday, June 11, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Bring the family and join this Fundraiser for Right to Life of Michigan Downriver Affiliates: Upper Downriver & Central Wayne County. (734) 288-8798.

9:15 a.m. – Registration begins at Bishop Park Log Cabin (turn in your pledge money). Everyone turning in at least $25 in pledges will receive a WALK FOR LIFE pin. Funds will be used to support the pro-life work of Right to Life affiliates in the downriver area. With at least $2 turned in, receive a membership in Right to Life of Michigan.

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10:00 a.m. – LIFE WALK begins. The 2.5 mile route passes:

  • Wyandotte Hospital, where doctors and nurses are caring for life,
  • Along Biddle Avenue where a large pro-life crowd walking with signs will witness to the importance of protecting innocent human life,
  • Knights of Columbus Hall, where the Knights are defending life,
  • BASF Park Statue of a Wyandot Indian Family celebrating life, and
  • We continue the walk while respecting life from the moment of conception to the last natural breath.

12:00 Noon – Return to Bishop Park: Pizza, beverages and POTLUCK PICNIC for all. Join us whether or not you walked? High School Oratory Pro-life speeches will be given.

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REGISTRATION:

  • FREE. Everyone is welcome to walk to show respect for life!
  • With a minimum of $2 in pledges, receive a Right to Life of Michigan membership.
  • Join us, even if you can’t walk. Donations may be made at LifeWalk2016.eventbrite.com
  • Receive a Walk for Life pin with $25 of pledge money turned in.
  • $100 prize and 1st place medal with image from the statue of Wyandot Indian Family to the person turning in the most pledge money.
  • Recognition to the Group with the most participants.

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