Chicago, October 9, 2005 - Braving the threatening weather and bone-chilling cold, the turnout for the 2005 Parishes of Lincoln Avenue (POLA) Walk For Life was a dedicated group. Actually we had the same amount of walkers a last year! And we were able to include St. Alphonsus in this year's walk, which made the walk four miles long! Photos of this year's event are available for viewing HERE.
Our thanks go out to so many people, to the priests and lay people of POLA who spoke and lent us their support: the people at the individual parishes who greeted us and offered their hospitality along the way; those who helped coordinate the events at each parish and to the walkers themselves for helping make this year a success.
We should also thank those companies and organizations that offered us materials and opportunities to promote our event: Illinois Right to Life; Aid for Women; Relevant Radio and the Archdiocese of Chicago Respect Life Committee. And our t-shirt vendor, and contributor, Ultimate Sports Apparel. We value each of those relationships.
The work of all of these people, the dedication, willingness and commitment shown by their participation in this, and other Respect Life events throughout the year, brings us closer to the day when such gatherings will no longer be a cause, but a celebration.
Mark October 9th on your calendars!
The Parishes of Lincoln Avenue are holding this event is to raise awareness within our community of the Culture of Life that thrives within our faith. As part of Respect Life month, we want to publically acknowledge our commitment to the sanctity of the lives around us from conception through a natural completion.
Check in begins on October 9th at 9:00 am. at Transfiguration of Our Lord Parish (2609 W. Carmen). Our route unites our communities by leading us from Transfiguration on the North, through St. Matthias, Queen of Angels, St. Benedict's, and along Lincoln Avenue to the South, concluding at St. Andrew's Parish where both St. Andrew and St. Alphonsus will be represented (approximately 3 miles). Funds raised will be utilized to support the continuing efforts of the Respect Life and Pro-Life committees within all six parishes.
More details will be forthcoming in future issues of the Guide and online through a special website at WALK FOR LIFE. Registration is also currently open online or by calling Patti Corbitt at 773-275-8044 x3 to leave your name and phone number. You may also register the day of the walk.
