Hundreds Walk for Life to benefit local pregnancy center
BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) – Over 300 people stepped off in the Pregnancy Help Center's Walk for Life on Saturday.
After the walk through Boardman Park, participants enjoyed a free lunch and music.
The event helps raise money for the no-cost women's center, which offers help and resources like pregnancy tests, ultrasounds and access to a baby boutique.
The Pregnancy Help Center has been in the area for 38 years.
'It's so fun to see everyone, up to 80 and over and little babies in strollers, all celebrating the gift of life together today,' said organizer Mackenzie Sanchez.
Sanchez says they expect to raise over $70,000 with the event.
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