Last night, the Carolina Family Planning Centers hosted their 1st annual fundraising banquet and auction. Pam Tebow, mother of Tim Tebow, was the key speaker. This was definitely a "God-thing" as one lady told me that her center has tried to book Pam for 4 years and we got her after only having been open for 4 months. In addition, it was following the pro-life Super Bowl commercial and the NFL draft that takes place next week. She was definitely a "draw."
The music was provided by the "One Focus Trio," the event was held at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Darlington, and underwritten by our event sponsors Agape Hospice and Nucor. We also thank our many other sponsors for their financial support and the donated auction items. Overall, the event raised approximately $20,000, which will be used to purchase curriculum, instructional models, pregnancy tests, and more.
The highlight of the night was the video taped testimonies shared by new moms who had been assisted by the CFPC. To see the faces of the women and babies that we have touched made a great impact! Since opening our doors in January, we have already had a part in 4 children being born and parents being educated in basic parenting skills.
Our thanks goes out to all of the many volunteers, from various churches, who worked to make this event possible. The CFPC now have offices open in Hartsville and Darlington. Our next office will be open in Marion. Churches and volunteers are already being recruited in that area. If you would like more info about the CFPC, please visit our website at www.CarolinaFamilyPlanning.org.
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