New Location and Route for Walk for Life 2012!

Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 12:30 pm

CIVIC CENTERPLAZA
(Polk Street across from City Hall)

WFL LOCATION CHANGE

We have very important news and changes to announce this year for the upcoming Walk for Life West Coast. Because ofscheduling conflicts that were beyond our control, we will have a whole new venue and route this year. So instead of our usual meeting place at JustinHerman Plaza, this year we will gather at Civic CenterPlaza in front of City Hall.

RALLY

The Rally will be held at Civic Center Plaza from 12:30 – 1:30 pm. Our confirmed speakers include: African-American pro-life activist Mrs.Lori Hoye; obstetrician/gynecologist Dr. Vansen Wong; the Reverend Clenard Childress, Director of L.E.A.R.N.; and Ms. Jacquie Stalnaker, apost-abortive woman and Silent No More Regional Coordinator.

ROUTE

After the Rally (at 1:30 pm), we will begin walking from Civic Center Plaza and will processdown Market Street to end at Justin Herman Plaza at the Embarcadero. The Walk from Civic Center Plaza to Justin Herman Plaza is approximately 1.8 miles.

INFO FAIRE

The Info Faire willbe held prior to the Rally at Civic Center Plaza. This will give everyone the chance to visit the booths as they arrive at Civic Center Plaza. The Info Faire will be open from 11:00am – 12:30 p.m.

For those who wish to participate as avendor, please sign up using our registration formas soon as possible. 

BUSES

We ask that you register your buses as soon as possible. This will greatly aid us in facilitating the movement of the buses.  Endingat Justin Herman Plaza this year gives people the opportunity to shop, rest, and eat at the various restaurants throughout the area.  As another transportation option, BART is also available at both Civic Center Plaza and Justin Herman Plaza. 

MASS   Note New Time!

There will be a 9:30 am Walk for Life Catholic Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral at 1111 Gough St., SanFrancisco. All priests are welcome to concelebrate.

PREFERRED LODGING

The Kabuki Hotel in Japantown, just 2 1/2 blocks from the Cathedral, is offering a special Walk for Life rate of $139 per night. Direct URL for Attendee Registration (If you use this URL, no login for attendee is needed):
https://reservations.ihotelier.com/crs/g_reservation.cfm?groupID=708188&hotelID=13098  

EMAIL LIST AND FACEBOOK

Because of the recent changes at Facebook, we have created a new Walk for LifeWest Coast Page. Please“like” our new Page and ask your relatives and friends to join us there so that everyone can keep informed of all the important news and changes for this year's event. 

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