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2023 ANNUAL FUNDRAISING BANQUET WELCOME VENETIAN GARDENS | MASTER OF CEREMONIES PASTOR BROOKS BRASWELL First Baptist Church of Umatilla CLERMONT ARTS & RECREATION CENTER | MASTER OF CEREMONIES AUSTIN ARTHUR Board Member DINNER MINISTRY UPDATE MARCIA MARRON Executive Director KEYNOTE SPEAKER RACHEL CAMPOS-DUFFY THE CALL TO ACTION MARCIA MARRON Executive Director BLESSING FOR LIFE VENETIAN GARDENS PASTOR KEVIN HALE Reach Church CLERMONT ARTS & RECREATION CENTER ANDY JONES Life’s Choices Women’s Clinic Chaplain 1 | 2023 ANNUAL FUNDRAISING BANQUET
Rachel Duffy is a NY Times best-selling author, communications consultant, and television personality specializing in politics, culture, and parenting. She is the host of America’s #1 rated cable news morning show, FOX & Friends Weekend on the FOX News network. Rachel and her husband, Sean Duffy host a popular podcast, From the Kitchen Table. Rachel got her start on television on MTV’s iconic reality television show, The Real World. Rachel’s season filmed in San Francisco remains the franchise’s most popular and culturally ground breaking season. During a travel adventure show spin-off, Road Rules All Stars, Rachel met her future husband, Sean Duffy. Rachel has also appeared as a frequent guest on NBC’s Today Show and ABC’s The View. In 2008, she co-hosted the series Speaking of Women’s Health on the Lifetime Network with the legendary Florence Henderson. Rachel’s advocacy work has included serving as the national spokesperson for The LIBRE Initiative, a non-profit that advocates for the economic empowerment of Hispanics through limited government, entrepreneurship, and self-reliance. She also served on the board of Hispanics for School Choice. Rachel’s youngest daughter, Valentina, was born with Down Syndrome and Rachel considers it a privilege to use her platform to advocate for her daughter and everyone with special needs. Rachel has a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Arizona State University’s Honors Program and a Master’s Degree in International Affairs from the University of California, San Diego. She is married to former Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy and they have nine awesome kids! RACHEL CAMPOS-DUFFY KEYNOTE SPEAKER 2023 ANNUAL FUNDRAISING BANQUET | 2
2024-2026 VISION Build an addition to our Eustis Clinic to increase the capacity of our growing Men MENtoring Men Program. Our Clermont Clinic has seen exponential growth in the first 2 years. We are currently renting our space. It is our 2-5-year vision to begin a plan to purchase or build a debt-free Clinic to serve women and men seeking our services. MISSION STATEMENT Life’s Choices Women’s Clinic offers hope, practical assistance, and the love of Jesus to women and men in our community affected by unplanned pregnancies. 3 | 2023 ANNUAL FUNDRAISING BANQUET
2023 ANNUAL FUNDRAISING BANQUET | 4 MINISTRY “WISH LIST” 2024 • New Roof for our Eustis Clinic: Cost $ 23,000 • Resurfacing our very worn Parking Lot in Eustis: Cost $ 15,000 • Two New Medical Tables for our Clermont Clinic: Cost $ 3200 each • Upgrade our Medical Department with 3 iPads with cases: Cost $ 1900 • Strive to Thrive Baby Boutique Items: New Baby Clothes Newborn to 24 Months, Diapers Newborn to Size 6, Wipes , Baby Toys, Teethers, Soft Baby Books, New Car Seats • Practical Fatherhood Dad’s Corner Items: Dad’s Diaper Bag (Backpacks), Dad and Me Books, Pack-N-Plays, Camo Baby Carrier, Diapers, Wipes
5 | 2023 ANNUAL FUNDRAISING BANQUET BOARD OF DIRECTORS Betty Hensinger Board Chair Manager/Broker Associate Weichert, Realtors - Hallmark Properties St. Edward’s Episcopal Church, Mount Dora Chris Berens Vice Chair Sales Associate Bryan Properties St. Patrick Church, Mount Dora Mary Rhodes Secretary Branch Manager/Senior Loan Officer, The Mortgage Firm St. Patrick Church, Mount Dora Scott McCullough Treasurer Shareholder at the Firm of Logan, Bowyer & McCullough, P.A. First Baptist Church, Mount Dora Austin Arthur Board Member CEO, Stars and Stripes Marketing Glad Tidings Church, Ocoee Ryan Berry Board Member Broker/Owner Vangie Berry Signature Realty LifePointe Church, Eustis Fred Costello Board Member Lector, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Clermont
CLINIC STAFF 2023 ANNUAL FUNDRAISING BANQUET | 6 Dr. Wendy Perrott, MD FACOG Volunteer Medical Director Marcia Marron Executive Director Charity Gowan Executive Assistant Lainey Baskette Clinic Director/Eustis Ismarie Marte Clinic Director/Clermont Debi Humston, R.N. Part-Time Staff Nurse/Eustis Fran Mitchell, R.N. Part-Time Staff Nurse/Eustis Stephanie Gray, R.N. Staff Nurse/Clermont Julie Scaringella Director of Education James Williams Director of Fatherhood Champions Michelle Medina Administrator/Receptionist/Eustis Sarah Gomes Part-Time, Administrator/Receptionist/Clermont Sherry Nite Part-Time, Administrator/Receptionist/Clermont
7 | 2023 ANNUAL FUNDRAISING BANQUET VOLUNTEER ADVOCATES We couldn’t do what we do without you 15 YEARS OR MORE OF SERVICE Donna Glaze Lauren Mitchell 4 - 10 YEARS OF SERVICE Donna Ardito Cheryl Blake Lisa Coffman, RDMS Sue Densmore Elaine Mailliard Peggy Shafar 1 - 3 YEARS OF SERVICE Ellie Clark Donna Elkins Susan Fellers Shelly Ford Julie Gazdecki Mike Hardy Carolann Jones Denise McGovern Kris Rivera Maria Rocheleau 1ST YEAR OF SERVICE Tammy Bigggerman Colleen Downey Brenda Drottar Monica Dunlop Sammy Gammenthaler Kathleen Gautsch Tom Lopez Regina May Jody Mendez Bob Shafar Keith Strong Maureen Strong Greg Tetter Mark Vallery George Verkaik Elea Vieira VOLUNTEER ADVOCATES
2023 ANNUAL FUNDRAISING BANQUET | 8 WE WANT TO THANK THE FOLLOWING VENDORS FOR HELPING TO MAKE THIS EVENING A GREAT SUCCESS Premier Event Services Clermont Arts & Recreation Center Venetian Gardens Miller & Miller Investigative and Security Services Accent Entertainment Foundation AV Claudia’s Pearl Florist Montgomery-James LLC. The Printers Malcolm Yawn Photography
9 | 2023 ANNUAL FUNDRAISING BANQUET THE GREAT NEWS SERVICES 2023 2022 2006-2023 TOTAL CLIENTS 3,716 3,018 12,791 PREGNANCY TESTS 773 678 6,515 POSITIVE TESTS 650 604 4,970 ULTRASOUNDS 504 455 2,437 STD/STI TESTS 290 225 812 BABIES 2023 2022 2006-2023 SAVED FROM ABORTION 477 404 2,327 ABORTION MINDED/ VULNERABLE 586 562 5,655 LIKELY TO CARRY 51 37 860 STRIVE TO THRIVE APPOINTMENTS 867 692 2,796 PRACTICAL FATHERHOOD APPOINTMENTS 63 16 79 GOSPEL & SPIRITUAL DISCUSSION 475 486 5,090
2023 ANNUAL FUNDRAISING BANQUET | 1 0 ANNUAL EXPENSES TOTAL EXPENSES $764,845.52 Administration $76,484.55 Development $177,249.61 Program Expenses $511,111.36 Administration | 10% Development | 23% Program Expenses | 67%
11 | 2023 ANNUAL FUNDRAISING BANQUET Adventure Christian Church Bay Street Baptist Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Cassia Baptist Church Clermont Central Church Community Chapel Church of God Covenant Life Church of God East Lake Church Emmanuel Baptist Church Emmaus Church Epiphany Celebration Anglican Church Eustis Church of the Nazarene Faith Christian Fellowship Faith Community Church Faith Lutheran Church First Baptist Church of Altoona First Baptist Church of Mount Dora First Baptist Church of Sorrento First Baptist Church of Umatilla First Baptist Church of Tangerine Freedom Community Church of Fruitland Park First Presbyterian Church Eustis Grace City Church Grace Pointe Church Grand Island Baptist Church Kehilat Beth Tefillah Lake Eustis Christian Church LakeHaven Church Liberty Church Life Community Church LifePointe Church Living Message Midway Baptist Church New Hope Presbyterian Church New Life Church Fruitland Park One Hope Church Orange Avenue Church of Christ Praise Cathedral Church of God Real Life Mount Dora Seminole Spring Baptist Church Silver Lake Community Church St. Edward’s Episcopal Church St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church St. Patrick Catholic Church The Church at Whistling Pines The Crossing Church theCross Mount Dora Trinity Church Victory Baptist Church Welcome Home Church Winter Garden Primitive Baptist Yalaha Community Church We are thankful for our church families’ continued support of this LIFE affirming work. OUR CHURCH FAMILIES
Leading women & men from Crisis to Christ to the Church CRISIS CHR I S T CHURCH MAKING LIFE DISCIPLE CHURCHES Clermont Central Church • Covenant Life Church of God First Baptist of Tangerine • First Baptist Church of Umatilla LifePointe Church • New Hope Presbyterian • Real Life Mount Dora St. Patrick Catholic Church • theCross Mount Dora Welcome Home Church • Winter Garden Primitive Baptist Church 2023 ANNUAL FUNDRAISING BANQUET | 1 2
Call for your appointment. We are here to serve you. (352) 357-2202 Eustis Clinic | (352) 404-6116 Clermont Clinic Our Services are Confidential and No Cost | Monday - Thursday 9am - 5pm Life’s Choices Women’s Clinic is a tax exempt 501(c)3 organization FORGIVEN & set free. Coming to terms with the pain, guilt, & grief of an abortion Forgiven and Set Free is a Bible study guiding hurting women, bringing their emotional scars from abortion “out of the dark past into His holy light,” where true and lasting healing can take place. Do you or someone you know suffer from any of these symptoms from a past abortion experience? Guilt • Anger • Anxiety • Suicidal thoughts Depression • Eating disorders • Sexual dysfunction Relationship problems • Alcohol or drug abuse Difficulty bonding with children
Do you or someone you know suffer from any of these symptoms from a past abortion experience? Uncontrolled anger • Higher rate of domestic violence • Depression Inability to bond with God • Feelings of inadequacy • Addictions Fear of rejection • Mistrust of women Healing a Father’s Heart is a Bible Study for men. “Men who suffer trauma after their child’s abortion are not often understood. With the words, “It’s not your body,” “It’s not your decision,” and “You have no say” screaming in their ears, men even question their right to have feelings following an abortion.” This study is designed to bring men out of the past into God’s healing light. HEALING A FATHER’S Heart Men coming to terms with the pain, anger, and grief of an abortion. Call for your appointment. We are here to serve you. (352) 357-2202 Eustis Clinic | (352) 404-6116 Clermont Clinic Our Services are Confidential and No Cost | Monday - Thursday 9am - 5pm Life’s Choices Women’s Clinic is a tax exempt 501(c)3 organization
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ST. EDWARD’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH The Rev. Mark A. Lafler 460 N. Grandview Street | Mount Dora, FL 352.383.2832 [email protected] SUNDAY WORSHIP: 8am Traditional (Rite 1) | 10am Family (Rite 2) WEDNESDAY WORSHIP: 12pm Healing Eucharist (Rite 2) StEdwardsEpiscopal.com CHRIS BERENS Proudly supports Life’s Choices as a Board Member 1619 Banning Beach Rd. | Tavares, FL 32778 352.223.6766 | [email protected] BRYAN PROPERTIES, INC. Commercial Agent
CEA-9901C-A © 2021 Edward D. Jones & CO., L.P. All rights reserved. At Edward Jones, our purpose is to partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. Learn more about our purpose at edwardjones.com/deeplyinvested. For more information, contact your Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones cannot accept gift cards, cash or checks as donations. Proud to show our appreciation Life's Choices Women's Clinic 17th Annual Banquet The Greatest of These is Love Eric V Blamick Financial Advisor 128 N Eustis St Suite 103 Eustis, FL 32726 352-357-2204 Life’s Choices Women’s Clinic 18th Annual Banquet Imago Dei CEA-9901C-A © 2023 Edward D. Jones & CO., L.P. All rights reserved. OUR At seven wethe size of a time—a heaAs a values-of every saacross the U
Put our neighborhood knowledge to work for you. Betty Hensinger Broker/Mgr | 947 N. Donnelly Street, Mount Dora 352.267.5028 Hallmark Properties Proud supporter of the work Life’s Choices Women’s Clinic does everyday. 10% of every sale will be donated to: LIFE’S CHOICES WOMEN’S CLINIC OUR PURPOSE At seven weeks of development, a baby is the size of a coffee bean, and for the first time—a heartbeat is clearly detectable. As a values-based business we donate 10%of every sale to pregnancy care centers across the US. Scan the QR Code below to order & support Life’s Choices Women’s Clinic! Our mission is to promote Godly values, provide excellent coffee, and protect every beating heart. OUR COFFEE OUR PURPOSE At seven weeks of development, a baby is the size of a coffee bean, and for the first time—a heartbeat is clearly detectable. As a values-based business we donate 10% of every sale to pregnancy care centers across the US. sevenweekscoffee.com Our mission is to promote Godly values, provide excellent coffee, and protect every beating heart. Through our coffee sales we have donated thousands of dollars, supporting the immediate needs of pregnancy centers across the US. WILL YOU ALLOW YOUR COFFEE TO SERVE A GREATER PURPOSE? 10% of every sale will be donated to: Life’s Choices Women’s Clinic OUR IMPACT We lead with our tithe. Our donation process is transparent and simple. All we do is move the decimal one spot over. Scan the QR code to order and support Life’s Choices Women’s Clinic! Our mission is to promote Godly values, provide excellent coffee, and protect every beating heart. OUR COFFEE PURPOSE eeks of development, a baby is acoffee bean, and for the first artbeat is clearly detectable. -based business we donate 10% le to pregnancy care centers US.
WINNING EXPERIENCE AWARD CUSTOMER SERVICE Direct Lender • Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, Jumbo, Purchases and refinances Over 30 years of experience MARY RHODES Branch Manager| NMLS 354036 O: 352.383.3046 620 East 5th Ave., Mount Dora MortgageFirmPros.com Mary Rhodes supports Life’s Choices Women’s Clinic Mary Rhodes supports Life’s Choices Women’s Clinic WINNING EXPERIENCE AWARD CUSTOMER SERVICE Direct Lender • Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, Jumbo, Purchases and refinances Over 30 years of experience MARY RHODES Branch Manager| NMLS 354036 O: 352.383.3046 620 East 5th Ave., Mount Dora MortgageFirmPros.com Mary Rhodes supports Life’s Choices Women’s Clinic Mary Rhodes supports Life’s Choices Women’s Clinic WINNING EXPERIENCE AWARD CUSTOMER SERVICE Direct Lender • Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, Jumbo, Purchases and refinances Over 30 years of experience MARY RHODES Branch Manager| NMLS 354036 O: 352.383.3046 620 East 5th Ave., Mount Dora MortgageFirmPros.com Mary Rhodes supports Life’s Choices Women’s Clinic Mary Rhodes supports Life’s Choices Women’s Clinic
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“FOR YOU FORMED MY INWARD PARTS; YOU KNITTED ME TOGETHER IN MY MOTHER'S WOMB.” -PSALM 139:13 Welcome Home! For 101 years we’ve been reaching our community! We’d love to have you join the family and help us touch our community and the world! Discover an exciting place that values family. We’ll love you where you are and lead you to a life with Jesus! Join us this Sunday for Worship at 10:32 a.m. Learn more about our Life Groups and numerous weekly activities at firstmtdora.org. • Uniformed Security Guards • Background Checks • Surveillance • Fraud Investigations • Missing Persons • Human Trafficking • Infidelity Cases • Skip Tracing • Attorney Services • Security Assessments • Security needs for the elderly • Executive Protection • Firearms Training Courses • Educational Programs • International Mission/ Travel Security 352-383-1212 | MillerandMiller.org A1300155 / B1300149
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29 | 2023 ANNUAL FUNDRAISING BANQUET SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE SERVICE January 21, 2024 Life’s Choices Memorial Garden WALK FOR LIFE 2024 March 23, 2024 Ferran Park | Eustis, FL April 6, 2024 Victory Pointe Park | Clermont, FL VOLUNTEER ADVOCATE TRAINING FOR WOMEN & MEN Eustis Clinic April 18, 2024 | September 5, 2024 Clermont Clinic April 25, 2024 | September 12, 2024 BABY BOTTLE BOOMERANG May 12, 2024 Mother’s Day June 16, 2024 Father’s Day 2024 ANNUAL FUNDRAISING BANQUET October 21, 2024 Venetian Gardens October 22, 2024 Clermont Arts & Recreation Center SAVE THE DATE 2024 PLEASE SCAN FOR FULL EVENTS CALENDAR
L E T T E R F R O M OUR BOARD CHAIR What an incredible year we have had. We are grateful for your partnership and faithful support of Life’s Choices Women’s Clinic. Because of your help, we have 34 committed volunteer advocates, 51 dedicated and enthusiastic churches, and a talented staff who work tirelessly to continue to build on the foundation that began this work in 2006. We opened a second Clinic in Clermont and have added our Fatherhood Initiative, Men MENtoring Men along with Practical Fatherhood We are also grateful for our Executive Director, Marcia Marron, and her incredible vision to lead, grow, and build, and her dedication not only to the life of the unborn but also her dedication and desire to see the men step in and help our families to thrive. Together, we will keep promoting life and saving lives…because EVERY LIFE MATTERS! All for His glory, Betty Hensinger Board Chair 2023 ANNUAL FUNDRAISING BANQUET | 3 0