Pregnancy Resource Center annual run/walk participants face inclement weather with warm hearts

 

[May 05, 2022] 

This last Saturday morning volunteers gathered at the Pregnancy Resource Center (PRC) on Union Street in Lincoln to participate in the annual Run/Walk Fundraiser. Each participant worked for weeks prior to the event to get sponsors for their two-mile-run/walk, which is the first major fundraising event for PRC of the year. The run/walk has been going on for the last 20+ years, rallying the supporters and involving the community.

The walk itself took place on a two-mile-course starting at the PRC building on North Union Street, then took a short jog on Elm Street, headed east on Eighth Street, then north along Logan Street and took a final turn West on Delavan Street back to the PRC building. Participants faced gusty winds and chilly temperatures as they walked the course between 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. over streets, sidewalks, driveways and grass to reach their final destination.

About 24 participants came out: men, women and children. All sponsored participants received a newly designed PRC t-shirt, goody bags, and enjoyed a prepared lunch at 11:30 at the PRC building. Prizes were awarded to the top three walkers, as well as incentives for top fundraisers.

The Pregnancy Resource Center in Lincoln is a Christian non-denominational organization that aids and supports women and families with counseling, physical support, medical services, education services, supplies and love prior to and during pregnancy, and in raising children.

Their services are free to the public and PRC is staffed by both paid employees and volunteers. PRC's medical services include pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, STI testing, and APR chemical abortion reversals.

The hallmark of their offerings is a free education program called HOPE (Helping Others Parent through Education). People who take the classes can get help with diapers, wipes, car seats etc.

The PRC motto is, "When authentic love and truth meet together, we have opportunities to display the mercy of Christ in the lives of those around us -- for moments of mercy."

Director Ellen Orns said that between sponsored participants and donations from business sponsors they raised an estimated $6,330 from the event. Orns expressed her gratitude on behalf of PRC to the Lincoln community for their support.

[Jim Youngquist]