Take a walk, save a life

What better way to spend a spring Saturday morning than enjoying great fellowship, snacks and exercise while helping save lives of unborn children? You can “Be the Hope” by joining Options Pregnancy Clinic at the annual Walk for Life, planned for Saturday, April 12, at the Branson RecPlex, 1501 Branson Hills Parkway, Pavilion D. 

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and walkers will head out at 9 a.m., rain or shine. 

Options is making a huge difference for area parents experiencing unexpected pregnancies, thanks to friends and supporters including dedicated volunteers who contributed over 5,000 hours of assistance in 2024. Last year, 141 babies were born, with 291 moms and dads served through Options support programs and classes; medical staff conducted 2,722 clinic appointments. Each client is treated with dignity, addressing physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual needs to encourage a healthy future. 

In addition to serving parents in unexpected or difficult pregnancy circumstances, in 2024 Options provided sexual health/abstinence education to 1,954 students in area schools. In addition to schools, Options partners with other community organizations, health agencies, churches and foundations to provide essential care and address red flags such as child abuse, nutrition, smoking during pregnancy, poverty, drug use and access to healthcare. 

These valuable services are available through clinic locations in Branson and Forsyth, including confidential pregnancy testing, ultrasound, STI testing, pregnancy options consultations and abortion pill reversal. Education and support include Options Prep University for moms and dads, nutrition education and baby supplies and furniture for nearly two years. 

Options also offers free, confidential abortion recovery support groups for men and women. The emotional toll of an abortion is real, and help is available from people who care and understand. Call 417-336-LIVE for information and meeting locations. 

Learn more about the Walk for Life, or find other ways you can get involved in this important work, by calling 417-336-5483; or stop by 192 Expressway Lane in Branson or 10726 E. Hwy. 76 in Forsyth. Get your walking shoes on and join us on April 12!