MANSFIELD — This coming Saturday, June 15th, the annual 5K Walk/Run for Life will be taking place at Mansfield’s historic South Park at 100 Brinkerhoff Avenue. The event will be raising funds to help fund services provided by the Richland Pregnancy Services (RPS).
According to RPS Director Amanda Clark, a great turnout is expected.
“We presently have twenty-six runners and one hundred thirty-seven walkers that have registered for this year’s 5K. We would like to thank the area churches for their involvement in supporting RPS and the services we provide.”
According to Clark, organizers hope to raise $30,000 from the event which will help fund free pregnancy testing, ultrasound scans, a Mom to Mom Mentoring Program, a Dad to Dad Mentoring Program, parenting classes, Bible studies, and a Post Abortion Recovery (Women & Men) support group.
In addition, RPS also has a boutique which has a supply of maternity clothing, baby clothing, diapers, crib sheets, toys, nursing supplies, and toiletries. Moms and dads can earn mommy money and daddy dollars to spend in the Boutique by participating in Mom-to-Mom and Dad-to-Dad Mentoring classes.
For the 5K, all registered walkers will receive a free T-shirt with sponsor submission. Runners will receive a free T-shirt. Registration begins at Saturday, June 15th at 8:00 AM with the walk/run kicking off at 9:00 AM.
Games, prizes and character appearances will be provided during the family-friendly day.
Richland Pregnancy Services is a 501 (c)3 faith based non-profit organization located at 1560 West Fourth Street, Mansfield and can be reached at 419.522.8862. RPS also has a satellite office at the North Central State University/Ohio State University-Mansfield campus at Bromfield Library/Conard Hall in Room 101.
The following video below is a testimonial of clients who have benefited from the services of Richland Pregnancy Services (RPS). RPS has served the community since 1987.
