Information about Steps for Life and the PCCs

What is "Steps for Life"?
What is the purpose of Steps for Life?
Who are the Pregnancy Care Centers of NWV?
Where do proceeds from this event go?
Where will this event be held?
When is this event scheduled?
Who provided the prizes for this event?
What's new this year about Steps for Life?
Where can I get more information about Steps for Life?

Registration and Sponsorship

Where can I pre-register right now?
Where can I sponsor someone online?
Can I send the pledge form to my family and friends electronically?
Is it possible to print paper versions of the pledge form?
What do I need to know about filling out the sponsorship forms?
What do I say to get someone to sponsor me?
How much should a sponsor pledge?
What payment options do sponsors have?
Are pledges from sponsors tax-deductible?
Will sponsors get a receipt for their pledge?
Will it be a problem to participate if I am under 18?

Participating in Steps for Life

What do I need to bring the day of the event?
Do I have to walk or run to participate?
If I walk or run how far would I have to go?
Can I see a map of the walk?
Can I see a map of the run?
What if I can't walk or run that particular day?
What if it rains the day of the event?
Can I see a schedule for this event?
Will there be food or refreshments the day of the event?
Who can participate in this event?
Can someone make a donation the day of the event?
What do I get for participating?

Volunteering and Promoting Steps for Life

Who can I talk to to volunteer to help with this event?
Do you have materials so I can share Steps with my church?
Do you have information available for ministry representatives?

Q1. What is "Steps for Life"?

Steps for life is an annual event sponsored by and for the benefit of the Pregnancy Care Centers of North Willamette Valley.  It contains many separate elements such as a walk, a run, music, a speaker, and other fun activities.

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Q2. What is the purpose of Steps for Life?

This event does multiple things.  First, it raises awareness in the local community concerning the peril of the unborn in this country.  It also allows us to let everyone know how the Pregnancy Care Centers are part of the solution by providing free and confidential services to young men and women experiencing unplanned pregnancies.  For a list of free services offered to the community please visit http://www.pccnwv.org/about/about.htm.  In addition, many other ministries will be represented allowing event attendees to connect with a variety of family and pro-life groups.

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Q3. Who are the Pregnancy Care Centers of NWV?

We are a pro-life, Christian 501(c)(3) ministry dedicated to providing free services the local community that support families and promote the value of human life.  Find out more about us at http://www.pccnwv.org/.

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Q4. Where do proceeds from this event go?

Each donation to the Pregnancy Care Centers will go to providing much needed services to the local community.  These services are offered regardless of race, age, religion or marital status.

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Q5. Where will this event be held?

All events start at the Molalla Church of the Nazarene, 920 Shirley Street, Molalla, OR 97038.  The walk route and the run route leave from there and travel over two different pre-planned courses, both return to the church for more acticities.

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Q6. When is this event scheduled?

Steps for Life is scheduled this year on May 1^st, 2010.  Events begin at 9:30 am.  For a complete event schedule click here.

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Q7. Who provided the prizes for this event?

Many local area businesses.  For a complete list click here.

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Q8. Where can I get more information about Steps for Life?

Please email info@pccnwv.org, or call Rachel Swayze, Director of Outreach at 503-829-3163.

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Q9. Where can I pre-register right now?

Pre-registration is open now.  Click here to begin.

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Q10. Where can I sponsor someone online?

Sponsoring yourself or someone else is easy.  Click here to begin.

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Q11. Can I send the pledge form to my family and friends electronically?

Yes! We have even written a sample email for you.  Access that by clicking here.

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Q12. Is it possible to print paper versions of the pledge form?

I you prefer to use printed sponsorship forms, you can print as many as you need from this link.

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Q13. What do I need to know about filling out the sponsorship forms?

You may print and fill as many as you would like.  At the top of every sheet you need to list your personal information and your sponsorship goal.  Please encourage your sponsors to fill out the form legibly and completely.  Each year many pledges are lost due to missing, incorrect, or illegible writing.  Only filling out the form partially will result in that sponsor not getting a tax deductible receipt and dramatically increases the workload on our staff.  All checks must be written to the “Pregnancy Care Centers of NWV.”

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Q14. What do I say to get someone to sponsor me?

Let them know about Steps for Life and what it is about and that it is a valuable cause.  After this, simply ask “Will you sponsor me in this event?”  Also, you can email your friends, relatives, neighbors, and co-workers the link to the online pledge form.  Our website has a sample email that you can use available at http://www.pccnwv.org/event/steps/steps2.htm.  Nine out of ten requests for sponsorships result in a “yes.”  People who might not ordinarily give will want to help you reach your goal.

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Q15. How much should a sponsor pledge?

Sponsors can pledge as much or as little as they would like.  You can leave it up to them or make suggestions of $20, $50, or $100.  Even dollar increments make accounting much easier.

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Q16. What payment options do sponsors have?

Sponsors may choose to pay you immediately by check or in cash.  Please take care with this money until you deliver it the day of the event.  Sponsors do not have to pre-pay, but may indicate instead that they want to be billed later.  In that case please let them know they will receive a follow-up invoice from the Pregnancy Care Centers soon after the event is over.  Sponsors may then send payment back to us by check, money order, cash, or by credit card.

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Q17. Are pledges from sponsors tax-deductible?

The Pregnancy Care Centers of NWV is a non-profit, non-political, non-denominational 501(c)(3) entity.  All donations and pledges are 100% tax deductible.

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Q18. Will sponsors get a receipt for their pledge?

Yes, at year end all sponsors will receive a receipt for tax purposes showing their sponsorship.

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Q19. Will it be a problem to participate if I am under 18?

It’s not an issue as long as you have parental permission.  The day of the event you should try to have a parent or guardian attend with you.

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Q20. What do I need to bring the day of the event?

Please bring your completed pledge forms and any guests you can.  Infants and toddlers may not be able to complete the entire walk, so bringing baby gear like strollers is appropriate.  Alo weaher appropriate gear such as sunscreen, sunglasses, umbrellas and coats.  Dogs can come but must be kept outside the facility.  Make sure to bring whatever is necessary clean up after your dog.

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Q21. Do I have to walk or run to participate?

No, we welcome you to come and enjoy any part of Steps for Life including the informational tables, speaker, children’s activities, and more.

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Q22. If I walk or run how far would I have to go?

The walk is a level, easy two miles circuit around the city.  It will pass through the Pregnancy Center and return to the starting point in a large loop.  The center will be a rest point half-way through if you are tired or need to use the rest room.  The 5K run (3.2 miles) takes place just outside of town.  You must be physically able to complete the run if you plan to participate in that event. If, for physical reasons, you cannot complete the full walk, please complete whatever portion you feel you are able and return to the event site.

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Q23. Can I see a map of the walk?

Yes, one is available by clicking here.

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Q24. Can I see a map of the run?

Yes, one is available by clicking here.

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Q25. What if I can't walk or run that particular day?

You can walk or run the equivalent distance on any day that works for you.  You would then mail your completed pledge forms, prior to the day of the event, to the Pregnancy Care Center of NWV, PO Box 129, Molalla, OR 97038, Attn: Administration.  Alternatively you can hand deliver them to the center in Molalla at 120 Engle Avenue.

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Q26. What if it rains the day of the event?

The Steps for Life walk and run will take place regardless of rain.  Just dress appropriately and come excited to participate.

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Q27. Can I see a schedule for this event?

Yes, one is available by clicking here.

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Q28. Will there be food or refreshments the day of the event?

The food court opens around 11:30 in the main fellowship hall and will provide a variety of things families can get for lunch.  You may bring your own food if you want to picinic outside.  Please be responsible and pick up after yourself.

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Q29. Who can participate in this event?

Registration is open to everyone.  You can register as an individual walker, an individual runner, as part of a team, or just as someone who wants to attend for the other activities.

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Q30. Can someone make a donation the day of the event?

Yes.  Please let a staff person know some time during the event about the donation.  They will take your information and payment there.

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Q31. What do I get for participating?

Those that choose to walk or run are eligible for great prizes.  Check out some of those prizes by clicking here.  The prizes that are possible to win are determined by your age group or if you are registered to participate as a team.  Age groups include children (ages 1-11), youth (ages 12-17), and adults (ages 18 & up).

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Q32. Who can I talk to to volunteer to help with this event?

Please email info@pccnwv.org, or call Rachel Swayze, Director of Outreach at 503-829-3163.

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Q33. Do you have materials so I can share Steps with my church?

Yes.  Have pre-written announcements, an open letter to pastors, and tips on promoting Steps for Life in your church.  These are available by clicking here.

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Q34. Do you have information available for ministry representatives!?

Yes.  That is available by clicking here.

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Q35. What's new this year about Steps for Life?

There are many new and exciting things planned for Steps for Life this year.  Some of those things include:

     * A new 5K run!
     * Online pre-registration!
     * Online sponsorship!
     * Full concessions!
     * Simplified pledge forms you can print yourself!
     * Multiple ministries represented at one event!
     * Indoor and outdoor events!
     * A new walk route that make one single larger loop through the city!


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