Stevetheboatguy
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So I'm going to go way out on a limb here. Definitely not trying to pull anything away from Scott or Dan. Hope it doesn't come across like that.
What I want to avoid is any political, race, religion arguments in this thread period. This is strictly for charity.
The who. www.freeportpregnancycenter.org
The what www.fpcwalkforlife.com
What's going on and a little bit about them.
The center is a small group of people who help women that are pregnant. Many of them come from horrible situations. Victims of abuse, rape ect ect. The ladies of the center offer assistance and guidance to anyone that needs it. Regardless of religion, color, social background. Truly a open door no pressure environment. They have partnered with other local charities and do anything they can to help the girls and women that come to them get the care they need or help them find a safe place if needed.
What's going on is on the 21st of September. They are having their annual walk for life fund raiser. I have participated the last four year's or so. But this year it's carring a little more weight for me. September 21st is my oldest daughters 5th birthday and my wife is also pregnant. So this year it hits a little closer to home. Last year while I was playing a game of ring toss with my kids. Didn't think much of it but another little girl probably 5-6 came over and played the game with us. About a half hour later they were having a little share time and different experiences from people. Turns out the little girl's mother was someone who wanted to share. She was told by her doctors that here baby wasn't normal and had a zero or near zero expectancy to live and they recommended it be terminated. She was in a bad mental state and having all sorts of bad thoughts and somehow through the support of the ladies of the fpc she went through with the pregnancy. She had a perfectly healthy baby girl. The same girl that I had just played a game of ring toss with. I still feel overwhelmed when I think about it. Every situation is different from the next but my hats go off to the ladies that volunteer to help talk to and support the girls and women that seek help regardless of the path they choose.
What I'm asking for is anything you can contribute. Send it directly to them. If you wanted you can contribute in my wifes name if you wish to remain anonymous. Or you can pledge in her name for the walk. Ms.Stevetheboatguy hahaha no no no it's Margaret Linn.
Edit: just found a direct link to donate. http://www.fundeasy.com/m/4541876/
Thank you guys for taking the time to read this. Don't feel obligated but I felt a need to try and help them further. They are donor and volunteer run non profit.
Steven
What I want to avoid is any political, race, religion arguments in this thread period. This is strictly for charity.
The who. www.freeportpregnancycenter.org
The what www.fpcwalkforlife.com
What's going on and a little bit about them.
The center is a small group of people who help women that are pregnant. Many of them come from horrible situations. Victims of abuse, rape ect ect. The ladies of the center offer assistance and guidance to anyone that needs it. Regardless of religion, color, social background. Truly a open door no pressure environment. They have partnered with other local charities and do anything they can to help the girls and women that come to them get the care they need or help them find a safe place if needed.
What's going on is on the 21st of September. They are having their annual walk for life fund raiser. I have participated the last four year's or so. But this year it's carring a little more weight for me. September 21st is my oldest daughters 5th birthday and my wife is also pregnant. So this year it hits a little closer to home. Last year while I was playing a game of ring toss with my kids. Didn't think much of it but another little girl probably 5-6 came over and played the game with us. About a half hour later they were having a little share time and different experiences from people. Turns out the little girl's mother was someone who wanted to share. She was told by her doctors that here baby wasn't normal and had a zero or near zero expectancy to live and they recommended it be terminated. She was in a bad mental state and having all sorts of bad thoughts and somehow through the support of the ladies of the fpc she went through with the pregnancy. She had a perfectly healthy baby girl. The same girl that I had just played a game of ring toss with. I still feel overwhelmed when I think about it. Every situation is different from the next but my hats go off to the ladies that volunteer to help talk to and support the girls and women that seek help regardless of the path they choose.
What I'm asking for is anything you can contribute. Send it directly to them. If you wanted you can contribute in my wifes name if you wish to remain anonymous. Or you can pledge in her name for the walk. Ms.Stevetheboatguy hahaha no no no it's Margaret Linn.
Edit: just found a direct link to donate. http://www.fundeasy.com/m/4541876/
Thank you guys for taking the time to read this. Don't feel obligated but I felt a need to try and help them further. They are donor and volunteer run non profit.
Steven
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