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Biking for Babies – Renewing the Culture of Life – July 12th through July 20th

Biking for Babies – Renewing the Culture of Life – July 12th through July 20th

Biking for Babies is an organization that seeks to renew the culture of life by 1) forming young adults into missionaries of the Gospel of life, 2) increasing awareness for pregnancy resource centers (PRCs), and 3) raising financial and spiritual support for pregnant mothers in need.

Since 2009, B4B has formed 250+ young adults in the Gospel of life, raised awareness for 150+ PRCs, and given over $2M to support families nationwide. Our missionaries go through formation from March to August, but in July, we have our National Ride, during which 9 different teams bike 600+ miles on 9 different routes across the nation to raise money and awareness for PRCs.

Each missionary, whether they are a rider or a support crew member (those who serve the riders) has a fundraising goal and is raising money themselves. Money can be donated to B4B year round, but for it to go to a specific missionary’s goal, the donations are accepted from March to August.

My name is Gretchen Ortner. I live in Appleton, but I grew up in Kaukauna and my mom is a teacher at St John’s, Lisa Ortner. I am also a Biking for Babies missionary.

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Vida Knights of Columbus – Tool Box Drive

Vida Knights of Columbus – Tool Box Drive

The Knights of Columbus are collecting donated tools in good to excellent condition to support Vida in their efforts to provide services for young women and families in our area. Vida and Trinity House at this date have few tools to maintain their 2 locations. The Knights are coordinating an effort to get them basic tools to do every day tasks at both Fox Valley locations. Your help will be greatly appreciated. 

Participating Knights Councils are :

Knights Council 16244 – St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception – Greenville

Knights Council 16582 – St. Pius X – Appleton

Knights Council 7895 – St.’s Peter & Paul – Hortonville 

Knights Council 12269 – St. Bernadette – Appleton

Knights Council 10919 – St. John Nepomucene – Little Chute

Knights Council 4489 – Holy Spirit – Kimberly

Please review the available slots by clicking here. Thank you!

St. John Nepomucene’s collection box is located in between the Gathering Space doors when you enter Door 5. The donation box will be collected around June 30th.

If you have any questions, please contact Jeff Vandehey at (920) 442-9350.