Biking for Babies values showing you firsthand what life-saving work is happening in PRCs due to your financial gifts and prayers. First-year rider Dirk reached out to SWOW’s executive director about what’s been happening in their clinic, and she shared this amazing story with us.
“Two bikes and a crowd. My interest was piqued. This is how I learned about Biking for Babies, at a conference last January. Simply put, I was curious. Curious to use my athletic gifts for more than just myself. ” Read on for the full story!
Erin is a second-year rider for Biking for Babies. Last year, she rode with the Southern Team, even though she’s a Chicago-area native! This year, she’ll be rolling down the Mississippi on the Northern Route. Read on as she describes the PRC she’s been partnered with: Pregnancy Resource Center of Rolla.
Julia is a first-year rider from Orlando, FL. She has been partnered with a PRC in Covington, LA, and we know many of our friends from the area already volunteer with Northlake! She shares how people can get involved both locally and nationally to support this center.
Biking for Babies is a month away from kicking off its 9th annual national ride as an organization. Trainer and rider Kevin is preparing for his 7th Biking for Babies ride and this time of year always has him asking an honest question: “am I ready?”
Year after year, Biking for Babies missionaries establish local rides to raise funds, raise awareness, and also to continue training in community. Jonathan shares about last year’s Wisconsin ride, ridden with “gusts of trial and the hills of torment,” and completely blessed with friendships, evangelization, and encouragement. And you can be involved with this year’s ride; it’s this weekend (June 3-4)!
It is clear to me that My Life is a place of healing, hope and loving support. Even visiting them for just an hour, I felt the deep sense of calm and confidence their building and staff keep. With Christ at the core, generosity and care without judgment or discrimination, this center is a have for women who face an unplanned pregnancy…
“We ride for babies, we ride for life, and in living the Joy of the Gospel, we ride as missionaries for life with Jesus Christ.” Fr. Patrick tells his story of last year’s ride and how it might relate to the news of an unexpected pregnancy.
“13 Reasons Why” is extremely popular right now among teens and tweens who have heard the buzz and just want to be “in the know.” But our PR coordinator Ashley (and thousands of others across the nation) fear this show has missed the mark. The takeaway message should really be focused on issues surrounding sexuality and human dignity.
Happy month of Mary! In the Catholic faith, May is a month devoted to our heavenly Mother Mary, asking her to increase our faith and trust in her Son (among other things). We know that Mary has a special connection to Her Son, and she is forever asking us to love Him more and become better disciples! Check out our favorite Marian devotions.
In this first period of formation, the young adults:
With eyes now opened to the need and Christ-centered solutions of problems, these young adults are sent forth as “missionaries” into the rest of the formation program and into the rest of their lives, committing to live with the truth of the Gospel of life as the lens through which they see every relationship, every decision, and the world at large.
In this second period of formation, the missionaries
In this last period of formation, after the National Ride, missionaries
