What is the Walk for Life?

This year on Saturday, June 6th, Life Network will be hosting the first ever VIRTUAL Walk for Life! Given our current public health guidance, we will be celebrating the value of human life city-wide as we walk in our own neighborhoods. There will also be a special live-stream event that Saturday to bring us all together virtually, airing live from 10am – 11pm on June 6th. Drop by one of our easy Drop-and-Go locations — Life Network (3700 Galley Road), CSPC Westside (3925 Centennial Blvd) or the Family Thrift Store (5406 N Academy Blvd) — anytime from 9am to noon to turn in pledge sheets and any physical raised funds (checks or cash) and pick up your prizes! 

The Walk for Life is a simple way for people of all ages to get involved by actively demonstrating support for the value of human life – and a desire to make a difference in the lives of women, men, students and babies in our community. By raising funds and walking yourself or sponsoring another walker for the Walk for Life, you are directly helping the ministry of Life Network advance its mission to cultivate a community that values life through the love of Christ.

How does the Walk for Life help our community?

The funds raised from this year’s Walk for Life will help continue life-affirming programs that make a difference in the lives of over 15,000 individuals within our community by providing FREE services, that include: 

– Pregnancy  tests & options counsel
– Ultrasounds
– STD testing
– Baby & maternity clothing
– Parenting education & classes
– Emergency baby supplies
– Post-abortion recovery groups
– Education on sexual integrity and risk-avoidance
– Teen suicide prevention & awareness

• For every $150 raised, Life Network can provide life-changing services to three women facing unplanned pregnancies.

Looking to sponsor a friend? Click the button below!

Don’t know who to sponsor? Sponsor our President!

Note: All pledges are tax-deductible. All pledges are a one-time pledge, not a per-mile pledge. Any pledges selected as “Bill Me” will be billed through the mail 1 month after the Walk takes place.

Our goal is to raise $400,000 for the ministry of Life Network and you can make an impact in your community! For this year’s VIRTUAL Walk for Life, you can join us in valuing life in this city by raising funds and walking in your own neighborhood. Share with us how you’re walking for life by tagging @lifenetworkcos and #walkforlifecos! You can also tune in to our special live-stream event on Saturday, June 6th! When you put your feet to your convictions and Walk for Life you are directly helping the ministry of Life Network advance its mission to cultivate a community that values life through the love of Christ.

To participate in the Walk for Life, first create a fundraising page or download a pledge form, then ask everyone you know to sponsor you! Their pledges are tax-deductible.

There are many useful tips on this website for you to use as you begin your fundraising. For every $150 raised, Life Network can provide life-changing services to three women facing unplanned pregnancies. All pledges are a one-time pledge, not a per-mile pledge. We look forward to celebrating life with you virtually on June 6th!

Due to the virtual nature of our event this year, we will not have a timed 5K – but you can run on your own to value life in this city! 

This year, we will walk or run for life in neighborhoods, parks, trails and more throughout Colorado Springs! While we will not be hosting a formal 5K due to the virtual nature of our event this year, you are welcome to run your own 5K to value life in this city! You can register to become a sponsored walker or runner here. Prizes (including t-shirts) will be given to fundraising walkers/runners based on their individual fundraising. 

Thank you is not enough to express our appreciation and gratitude for your willingness to serve at this year’s Walk for Life! Please stay tuned for more information on volunteer opportunities at our pledge form drop-off locations throughout the city.

Catholics 4 Life Network was the #1 Team in 2019!

Their team raised a total of $45,127!

The Walk for Life is even more exciting when you participate with a group of friends! A team consists of three or more fundraising walkers or runners. Team members could include your family, your friends, your small group – or any combination of three or more fundraisers! (Each team member needs to fundraise individually, and have their own pledge form (paper or online) on Walk day. Be sure to designate one person as the Team Captain. If a team raises over $2,000 in pledges, the Team Captain will become a member of the Life Savers Club and be invited to the 2020 Life Savers Club Dinner in July!

As a team captain, just follow the easy steps below to create a team.

1. Identify a unique Team Name (see the list below for examples.)
2. Register yourself: Be sure to enter your team name, and yourself as the Team Captain when you register!
3. Encourage each of your teammates to register online – make sure they enter your team name when they register!
4. Visit the FAQs section of the website for helpful fundraising tips to share with your team!
5. Set a team goal and encourage your team to meet it! Check in with your team members weekly to see how their fundraising is going.
6. Walk on Saturday, June 6th to value life in this city! You can walk with your team if appropriate or on your own in your neighborhood, a park or a trail. Be sure each team member has registered online as a part of your team and/or written your team name on their pledge sheets.

2019 Top 5 Teams:

1. $45,127  Catholics 4 Life Network
2. $24,307  Life Network Staff
3. $18,352  V7 Kingdom Builders
4. $5,850    Koinonians
5. $5,135    Vista Grande Baptist Church Team

Join our Prayer Team!

Scriptures to pray over the Walk for Life:

Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let Your glory be over all the earth. Psalm 108:5 

Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. James 5:16
“Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”  Matt 18-19-20

I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses.  Joshua 1:3

“For I am with you, and no one will attack and harm you, for many people in this city belong to me.” Acts 18:10

The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.  2 Pet 3:9

Jesus told them a story showing that it was necessary for them to pray consistently and never quit. Luke 18:1

Pray without ceasing. 1 Thess 5:17

Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints. Eph 6:18

These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication. Act 1:14a

Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.  And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men. Col 3:17; 23

What is the conclusion then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will also pray with the understanding. I will sing with the spirit, and I will also sing with the understanding.  1 Cor 14:15

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Heb 11:1

These were his instructions to them: “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields. Now go, and remember that I am sending you out as lambs among wolves. Luke 10:2-4

So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.  Gal 6:9
The earth is the LORD’s and all its fullness.  1 Cor 10:26 

Walk for Life Prayer Points

Life Network Ministry Prayer Points

Pregnancy Center Prayer Points:

Bridges of Hope Prayer Points:

Education for a Lifetime Prayer Points:

Pray for stronger relationships to be built with teachers and students

Recruiting and training volunteer speakers, especially medical professionals

 
LifeSteps Prayer Points:

Clients: That their lives would be surrendered to Christ, their hearts teachable before Him

Volunteers: Wisdom and boldness to meet the need of the client where they are at and direction in mentoring them/build relationships.

Fatherhood/Men’s Services: That men will come through our doors and have a teachable heart to become the dad that God has intended them to be

Staff: Wisdom and direction as the program grows, to meet the needs of the clients and volunteers.