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The Family Life Pregnancy Center (FLPC) is celebrating in red, white and blue for the 15th annual Walk for Life slated for Saturday, Sept. 27. This year's theme is “Life, Liberty and Justice for All!”

Registration for the Walk begins at 8:15 a.m. at the Family Life Pregnancy Center located at 112 South Curry Street in the Door of Hope building. During registration walkers and friends will enjoy live music by the Grace Angel Band. The two mile walk starts at 9 a.m.

Sponsor forms for walkers are available at participating churches and at the Center. The FLPC will be responsible for collecting all the pledges.

Participants are invited to set aside a couple of hours, grab their walking shoes, stroller, bicycle or skateboard and join in this community fundraiser. Last year more than 100 participated and raised approximately $13,000. The goal for this year's walk is to double the number of walkers, and surpass the amount raised last year.

This fundraiser is an opportunity to gather sponsors, enjoy an easy stroll with friends, and raise funds to benefit a local organization. All money raised will remain in Tehachapi to assist those in need locally. The services the FLPC provides include: free and confidential pregnancy tests, education on all options, information on prenatal care and nutrition, childbirth education classes, medical and social service referral, parenting education and material assistance through the “Earn While You Learn” program, post-abortion counseling, adoption referrals, assistance during pregnancy, abstinence education, and date rape prevention. The Center is not a medical facility.

This Walk for Life is a community event and open to anyone who would like to join in the fun in support of the Family Life Pregnancy Center.