Walk For Life 2024

Can you imagine a day when every pregnant mother in Illinois chooses life for her unborn child?

It is time to make this vision a reality.

Every year, hundreds of women in your community must decide what they will do when they find themselves facing an unplanned pregnancy.

Thanks to the support of caring individuals like you, these women have a friend in their time of need. For over 35 years, compassionate people like you have partnered with Hope Life Center to bring help to pregnant mothers. You have made free medical services (including pregnancy testing, ultrasound, STI testing) and community referrals available to women who believe abortion is their only option. Through these services, women are finding the answers they need to choose life for their unborn baby. Because of the generosity of individuals like you, 758 mothers have found the freedom to choose life in the past five years.

The WALK for LIFE is an event that benefits our entire community. 100% of the funds you raise will be used to rescue women and children from abortion. We’re excited to see the local body of Christ gather together in unity to pray for abortion to end in our community and to gather resources to rescue women and children from abortion.

Put feet to your passion and participate in this year’s WALK for LIFE!

Baby takes their first steps in an autumn forest, supported by a parent holding their hands.

Saturday, October 12th
Sinnissippi Park

Schedule details:

8:30 AM – Registration

9:00 AM – Welcome & Walk

10:30 AM – Totals Announced

Become a walker today!

Register to walk.
Set a fundraising goal! Pick a prize you’d like to earn and go for it!
Create your own online fundraising website.
Download and print a pledge form or pick one up at your church.
Start asking for sponsors; friends, family, co-workers, EVERYONE!
Bring your sponsor forms or a copy of your online pledge form with you to the walk on October 12th.

It really is just that easy! Check out the rest of the tabs for more information.

Where is the Walk located?

The Walk is located at Sinnissippi Park in Sterling, IL.

Sinnissippi Park
1201 Sinnissippi Rd
Sterling, IL 61081

Get directions here

I can't make it to the Walk event. Can I still participate?

Yes! You can still raise funds and walk in your neighborhood at any time. All pledge sheets, checks, and other materials can be mailed to:

Hope Life Center
PO Box 286
Sterling, IL 61081

We ask you kindly to not mail cash or coins. Please convert it to a check made payable to Hope Life Center and send it that way.

Any prizes awarded will be mailed or picked up at a later date.

How much does it cost to participate in the Walk?

There is no cost/fee to participate in the walk as a walker! You can help raise funds by encouraging friends, family, and others you know to sponsor you.

How do I fundraise online?

Register and create a personal fundraising page, then share it on your social networking pages and email using the links on your fundraising page. Share it with friends, family, co-workers, and everyone you know!

What should my fundraising goal be?

Fundraising online is easier than you may think! The national average to save a life is $1200.00. We encourage you to think about how many lives you’d like to save!

How do I turn in my fundraising?

When arriving at the Walk for Life event, please check in at the designated pavilion. When checking in, your pledge sheets will be processed by our team so that your prizes can be awarded the day of. Please remember to bring all cash and checks you’ve collected with you. We will have sponsor forms available at the pavilion for those who need them.

Where can I get more pledge sheets?

Pick up another pledge form at your church or download this pledge form.

What do I do if someone wants to be billed?

Because it is so easy to donate online, we no longer accept bill-me or pledges. They can donate securely online at

How will my sponsor donations be used?

All funds raised at the Walk for Life will impact the patients who walk through our doors directly toward our mission to help every pregnant mother in Illinois find the freedom to choose life!

Be sure to let your sponsors know that their donation is tax-deductible.

Will my sponsors get a receipt?

Everyone who makes a donation to Hope Life Center AND provides complete, accurate mailing information, will receive a receipt mailed to them after the Walk for Life. Please DO NOT enter your email address or your mailing address for the donor’s information.

Can I buy a prize?

Our prizes are offered as an incentive to raise pledges – they can not be bought (T-shirts included). Anyone who is interested in a prize can “self-sponsor” themselves to earn the prize. Example: The Walk for Life t-shirt is a $300 prize level – sponsoring yourself for $300 would earn you a stylish shirt.

Can I bring my dog or stroller to the Walk for Life?

This event is welcome to little ones and dogs alike! However, we do ask that you use your discretion and only bring dogs that will behave well in large crowds/other dogs.

What if it rains the day of the Walk?

Rain or Shine we will be at Sinnissippi Park*

*The director has the right and responsibility to cancel the day’s event in case of extreme weather. Our website will be updated accordingly and an email will be sent out to our contacts.