Chester County Women’s Services Holds Annual Fundraising Banquet

Chester County Women’s Services (CCWS), a local non-profit pregnancy care medical resource center, raised over $150,000 at their 33rd Annual Fundraising Banquet & Silent Auction on May 7, 2018 at The Desmond in Malvern, Pennsylvania.

270 guests attended the event which included a silent auction with over 80 baskets, hors d’oeuvres, live music and a photo booth. Following the auction was a formal dinner and presentation emceed by Pastor Jason Houck from Mission Community Church (Exton, PA). CCWS Executive Director, Myriam Ruager was the main speaker. Ken Hunt, CCWS Board President and Dr. William Brown, CCWS Medical Director also presented. The evening concluded with a presentation by Lauren McComas of SALT Performing Arts.

The theme of the evening, “PRICELESS” reminded each guest of their value as seen through God’s eyes. Just as God see’s each one of us in this way, he also views each client and baby that comes through the CCWS doors in this same way.

The funds raised at this event will help further the CCWS mission of saving the lives of unborn children and offering hope to women and families facing unplanned pregnancies. Houck noted, “Last year, CCWS had 34 abortion minded clients choose life for their babies. All of the work that goes on year round at CCWS would have been worth it for just one life being saved, but instead, we are standing here today in awe knowing 34 precious lives were saved!”

Hunt introduced the new CCWS Medical Director (Dr. Brown) and new Radiologist, Dr. Jeffrey Hung. Brown and Hung oversee the medical aspect of the organization. He also informed the guests that of the three locations in which CCWS operates, the West Chester Center relocated from a quiet side-street in the borough to 139 W. Market Street. The new office is in a prominent location within the borough and in close proximity to the local abortion clinic, proving an opportunity to intercede clients who are planning to terminate their pregnancies.

Brown’s presentation included three ultrasounds in which you could see and hear the heartbeat of babies just weeks after conception. Guests were able to see a baby suck his thumb and give a kick in the womb.

The evening’s presenting sponsor was Stillman Volvo, West Chester, PA. Live music was provided by vocalist Vanessa Ortiz, and keyboardist Laura Kreider.

CCWS is a Pregnancy Care Medical Resouce Center that exists to educate and empower individuals and their families to make life-affirming choices. All services are free and offered in both English and Spanish. Families are supported physically, emotionally, and financially through basic pregnancy care, parenting education, peer counseling, a homeless prevention program and community referrals. Offices are located in Coatesville, Kennett Square and West Chester.

Event photographs: https://goo.gl/YcgdYi