Each year, we host our Walk for Life as one of our biggest Fundraisers. It is a fun, non-athletic event to raise funds and awareness so 1st Choice Pregnancy Medical Center can continue working to save lives physically and eternally. 1st Choice does not receive government funding, so this event allows us to come together as a community and show our love for life! Since this will be Easter weekend, we will have fun activities (available before and after the Walk) hosted by local churches and organizations, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus! Bring the entire family to celebrate Jesus and His great gift of Life!
You’re ALSO invited to join us in our 4th annual chip-timed 5K as we raise support and awareness, to continue serving our families in crisis. This race will be timed by Jaymax Race Timing Services.
The Walk and 5k are separate events, which happen at the same time.
For the WALK
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Register today at: event.fundeasy.com/24259 , and start collecting sponsors.
No need to collect money, just make sure all names, pledges and addresses are complete and easy to read, and we’ll handle the billing. -
Check in: April 19, 2025, at the tornado shelter, Ben Geren Park, at 8:30am - Bring your brochure if your sponsors are not listed online. If you have online sponsors on your FundEasy page, we will already have that info in our system, and there’s no need to copy it on a paper sheet, or to print the online page.
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If you have reached your t-shirt Goal of $300 in sponsor pledges, pick up your tshirt!
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After a welcome and prayer, the Race will begin at 9AM, and the Walk will begin moments after the last runner has left the parking lot. There will be two routes, one for Walkers and one for Runners.
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If you can’t join us that day, you can still participate! Walk on your own time, and even around your neighborhood—just bring your completed pledge form to the Center in the week before or after the Walk. Our open hours are M-T: 9am-6pm, W-Th: 9am-3pm, F: 10am-2pm.
For the RUN
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Register today at: runsignup.com.
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You are not obligated to collect sponsors for the race, due to the Sign-Up fee. However, if you would still like to participate in collecting sponsors for the fundraiser, please also register as a Walker, and use either a form, or create a FundEasy page for a simple way to share the info with your family and friends.
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T-shirts are limited, but anyone who registers on or before April 1st will be guaranteed a t-shirt. After April 1st, it will be on a first come, first serve basis.
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If you register before April 1, Early Packet Pick Up is 4/18/23, 2-6PM at the Center (4622 Grand Ave., Fort Smith, AR 72904). This will include your bib, goodie bag, and tshirt. Please contact Melissa Hodges
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Check In: Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 3:30am at the 5K table IF YOU HAVE NOT PREVIOUSLY CHECKED IN AT EARLY PACKET PICK UP. If you pick up your packet on Friday, you will be pre-checked in for Saturday’s race the following morning. There is no need to stop at the 5K table when you arrive. Just head to the gathering area.
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After a welcome and prayer, the Race will begin at 9AM, and the Walk will begin moments after the last runner has left the parking lot. There will be two routes, one for Walkers and one for Runners.
Thank you for participating in one of our biggest fundraisers of the year!! We are grateful for each of you!
First Choice
First Choice is a 501-c3 faith-based non-profit in the state of Arkansas. We exist to help women and families experiencing an unplanned pregnancy by providing factual, life-affirming information about all their options in a safe, loving, nonjudgmental environment.