"One woman drove almost an hour just to get to our carwash, and she had her cute little 2 year old orange-haired grandson, Dominic, with her. She proceeded to tell us that the group we were supporting saved her grandson. Her daughter came to her pregnant and asked what to do, and the grandmother said that she loved that unborn child. Well, the daughter decided to keep the baby, and we all were able to meet little 2 year old Dominic and take his picture. She was so grateful that we were out doing what we were. While we were washing her car, she was saying a Rosary for us, and after writing a check, Dominic himself handed it to us."
- Bernadette Morey, St. Monica’s, Mercer Island, WA
"Our first customer, a lady with 2 teenage girls, stopped to tell us that the PCC helped her with her first pregnancy. As she stated, she had no money and no one to help her and her husband. The PCC gave assistance and maternity clothes, at no charge of course. They also gave her baby clothes and supplies to help when she and her husband could not afford them. She said if she was ever able to help them, she would. So... she provided our first donation!"
- Jen Townsend, St. Paul’s Reformed Youth & Team Jesus, Newton, NC
"The kids really had a good time. At first they were a little shy about telling our customers why we were doing this, but by the end of the day, they were discussing it and handing out brochures. We have had car washes before, to raise funds for Mission Trips, but this was different, because the kids know EXACTLY where and how their gifts will be used!" [After the Wash for Life, the youth group went to Holy Family Maternity Home. They presented the money they raised, toured the facility, and met some of the women that they were helping.]
- Becky Hardin, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Oklahoma City, OK
It was an awesome day! The weather cooperated which was a miracle for Sept in IL. It was awesome to be the body of Christ by work together and raise awareness! The coolest thing that happened was around lunch time (our wash was from 11-3pm). One of the patrons who had his car washed came back and blessed us with hot cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches, and water. This kind gesture spoke volumes to the students that serving God in simple ways can have sweet rewards!
- Elizabeth Bjorling, College Church of the Nazarene and Calvary Bible Church, Boubonnais, IL
What an awesome day! The morning started off rainy and clouded over and as I drove from the twin cities to Rochester I prayed "Lord please give us a sunny day" and He did!!! The rain stopped by 9am and by noon the clouds had all disappeared. We had a blast washing cars and talking to people. It was overwhelming and heart warming to see people support Wash for Life and New Life Family Services. We had a man donate $20 without getting his car washed. He was driving a rental but wanted to give his support anyways!!! News 6 showed up and the kids had a great time goofing off for the camera. Plus we had a chance to share that we stand for life!!! Thank you so much for all your hard work for putting together Wash for Life and we plan to be a part of this again next year!
- Naomi, Mt. Sion / Zion Lutheran Youth, Rochester, MN
This was a joint effort between our two churches. We are neighbor churches across the street from one another. This was our first activity together! Thanks to Wash for Life for giving us a great reason to work together and help pregnant women in need!
- Cathy Savilla, Holy Trinity Catholic Church and First Baptist Church of Nitro, Nitro, WV
Saint John Bosco’s League of Extraordinary Catholics Wash For Life had a splendid turnout. The wash was held in the K-Mart parking lot. We washed cars, and sold homemade goods and lemonade. We washed 50 cars and raised $533.62. Before we began, we went to mass and handed out flyers. The workers took turns holding signs, washing, making new signs, greeting customers, taking pictures, praying, and working at the bake sale. At the bake sale, a couple came, and bought some brownies. A little while later, they returned and bought the rest of them, saying that they were delicious. Some people who didn’t want their car washed donated money any ways. Many people told us that we were working for a good cause.
- John, Saint John Bosco’s League of Extraordinary Catholics, Joliet, IL
We had so much fun, we even sang songs and had water wars while washing cars and the owners of the cars seemed to be amused just watching us! Everyone had a great time Thank you Wash for LIFE!!!
- Cecilia Teichert, Teens Totally on God, Ojai, CA
It was amazing to see how generous people can be when they know they are helping the unborn!!
- Angela Biance, Assumption Catholic Church High School Youth Group, Jacksonville, FL