Annual Walk for Life a time of rejoicing for Life Choices

Prayer, song and thanksgiving was the framework of the day when Life Choices Resource Center, Metuchen, welcomed more than 300 people of all ages to their annual Walk for Life, Oct. 28, in Merrill Park, Colonia.

Father Gregory Zannetti, parochial vicar, St. John Vianney Parish, Colonia, offered the opening prayer for a day that was “a time of rejoicing for all the women, men and children who come to Life Choices every day,” said Elaine Yunker, director of outreach. “Some come in fear and leave with hope. Some come with indecision and leave with comfort. Some come with loneliness and leave with friendship. Some come with regret and leave with peace.”

A highlight of the day was LCRC client, Julia, who entertained the crowd with her newly recorded song, Chosen.

“We just love being witness to the life our clients are able to build for themselves and their families because of the love and support they can always count on from the staff and volunteers at Life Choices,” said Yunker.

A record number of students also volunteered and participated in the walk this year, hailing from many public, private and parochial schools in the area. With assistance from directors of religious education, principals, youth ministers and educators, members of the Student Ambassador Program manned various stations, such as the photo booth, games, life chaine link, baby swaddling and refreshments.

“As a fundraising event, the outpouring of support surpassed our goal, enabling us to continue the life-saving mission we are called to do in Jesus’ name.  Thank you to everyone who participated in person, in spirit and in love. We cannot help those in need without you.  We are so blessed to have been called by God and we offer our prayers of thanksgiving to the Lord who loves us,” stressed Yunker.

For more informations visit https://lifechoicesrc.com.