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December 6, 2018
The Walk for Life West Coast will welcome pro-life advocates for the 15th time Jan. 26 at San Francisco’s City Center Plaza, 12:30 p.m.
More than 50,000 people are expected for this year’s walk and its schedule of pro-life events that follow, Cindy Northon, publicist for the walk, told Catholic San Francisco. “Demographically, the Walk for Life West Coast covers all ages, from babes in arms to seniors in wheelchairs; and every race and creed including atheists and agnostics, under the sun,” Northon said. “That said, the hallmark of the walk, noted by many observers and reporters, has always been the tremendous number of young people. It is the presence of so many young people that gives the Walk for Life West Coast its special flavor.” Northon said Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone will be principal celebrant of Mass opening the day with additional bishops joining him.
Walk leadership seek “to convey to the world that every life is precious and that there are people ready, willing, and able to help others choose life!” organizers said in a statement.
Speakers this year include pro-life and chastity speaker Patricia Sandoval, a former Planned Parenthood worker. Sandoval shares a “riveting story of hope and redemption as she recalls a past marked by abandonment, drug use, homelessness, and three abortions,” organizers said.
Other speakers include Baptist clergyman Walter B. Hoye II, founder and president of the Issues4Life Foundation. “Rev. Hoye is an accomplished author and public speaker, who recognizes the devastating effect of abortion on the black community and the need for men to embrace their biblical roles as protector and provider,” organizers said.
Father Shenan Boquet, president of Human Life International, also will speak. “Father has journeyed over a million miles sharing the truth about the dignity of the human person, the nature of marriage, authentic social justice, and moral theology,” organizers said.
Volunteers should email their interest to info@walkforlifewc.com. Visit www.walkforlifewc.com.