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Forward:
The foregoing pages is a pictorial capturing the Inaugural Walk4LIFE &
Both faith-filled events (Walk4LIFE & LIFEfest 2011) were planned and or-
LIFEfest 2011 event, held on March 27, 2011, which traveled around
ganized by the LIFEsocal (LIFE Southern California), in partnership with the
walking path of the Rose Bowl “Loop” (a 3 mile walk encircling the
Right to Life League of Southern California. The responsibility for the event
infamous Rose Bowl stadium and the adjacent Brookside Golf Course,
volunteers (solicitation and organizing) was handled by the San Gabriel Val-
located in the Arroyo Seco area of Pasadena, CA). The LIFEfest event was
ley (Knights of Columbus) Chapter, a subordinate organization of the Cali-
held directly after this major historic pro-LIFE walk, on a large grassy field
fornia State Council of the Knights of Columbus, which provide services to
(Area H) - located east of the Rose Bowl main gate.
Catholic parishes within the San Gabriel Pastoral Region of the Los Angeles
The event began promptly at 12:20 p.m., with the Mater Dei Drummers
Archdiocese - via a network of 32 affiliated Councils and three (3) fourth
leading the American Legion Color Guard (Post #75) in front of the stage,
(4th) Degree Assemblies. Knights from Mission High Desert and South-
where upon the St. Monica Academy Chorus sung the National Anthem, on
ern California Chapters augmented the volunteers, while Color Corps from
stage where the new Archbishop of the Los Angeles Archdiocese, His Grace
Mission San Gabriel Assembly, with Father Felix Penna Assembly, brought
Jose Gomez, “officially opened” the Inaugural Walk4LIFE and blessed a
pageantry.
crowd of about 7,000+. Immediately after the walk, LIFEfest 2011 took
place featuring live music, information booths, a Kids-Zone, gourmet food
trucks and a giant video screen for all to see as well as several dynamic
pro-LIFE speakers (Alphabetically: Walter Hoye, Jason Jones, Carol Liebau,
Karyme Lozano & Lila Rose), with emcee Ken Lund.
Gary D.Ganibi – Knights’ Event Liaison
Dear LIFEevent Supports,
LIFEsocal (LIFE Southern California) was formed by a group of high school
Mission:
and college students, who believe that from the moment of conception, all
To spreading the message of LIFE.
babies deserve LIFE (Life Is For Everyone). In connection with this mission,
Dear Fellow Knights and Volunteers,
Congratulations on a successful and historical event (Walk4LIFE & LIFEfest
Mission:
2011). We all should be feeling very proud of ourselves, as all these efforts
The founding principles of the Knights of Columbus, are: Charity, Unity &
were for LIFE and a testament to the Glory of God! Personally, I am proud
Fraternity...later adding Patriotism, in 2009.
the all-volunteer group of 12 moms with 71 children started planning
Primary Goal:
LIFEsocal’s first major pro-LIFE event, Walk4LIFE at the Rose Bowl.
To inform and motivate teens and young adults in Southern California to
Chapter, during my tenure as Chapter President, take on such a responsi-
Brief History:
When our vision of a family-oriented celebration of LIFE started to become
believe in LIFE, stand up for LIFE, and fight for LIFE, with the hope of
ble role; soliciting & organizing the event volunteers. Later, being informed
The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic, Family, Fraternal service
a reality, we humbly acknowledged we needed help, and lots of it. So we
ending abortion.
that Archbishop Jose Gomez, the new leader of our very own Los Angeles
organization. It was founded by now Venerable Father Michael J. McGivney,
Archdiocese, would be opening this special event made it that much more
then the assistant pastor of Saint Mary’s Church (New Haven,
memorable. Much thanks to all our (4th Degree) Assemblies and Knights
Connecticut), on 29 March 1882. It has grown from several members in
turned to the Knights of Columbus, hoping your motto “In service to one.
beyond measure to have the San Gabriel Valley (Knights of Columbus)
In service to all” would apply to us. On behalf of LIFEsocal, THANK YOU for
Event Vision:
saying “YES” to the invitation to join our team. When we heard the good
This event was suggested by the Junior Advisors of LIFEsocal with the goal
of Columbus dignitaries that enriched this event.
one “council” to more than 14,000 councils and approximately 1.8 million
news that you were on board, we all leaped for joy!!
of raising money for local pregnancy help centers and other pro-LIFE
It was also an honor and a pleasure to have been asked to take on this
member Knights throughout the world. Over 70,000 members serve the
We are so grateful for the presence of so many volunteer members of
organizations. Walk4LIFE, with the LIFEfest event being held on the grassy
endeavor, by the planning committee of the LIFEsocal organization - truly a
Catholic Church in 550 California (K of C) councils. The San Gabriel Valley
the Knights of Columbus at the inaugural walk4LIFE event at the Rose
area outside of the Rose Bowl (featuring live music, information booths,
beautiful collaborative effort, by all. Special thanks to the Walk4LIFE Core
(K of C) Chapter is a coordinating body for 32 councils in the San Gabriel
Bowl. We are particularly grateful for the “core group” of Knights who spent
food trucks and video entertainment and motivating pro-LIFE
(Planning) Group and our Core (Knights’) Group, lead by our Knights’ Event
Pastoral Region of the Los Angeles Archdiocese.
countless hours recruiting and training volunteers to attend to the many
speakers, etc.).
Liaison (also SGV Chapter Secretary)…A job well done! In Unity In Our Faith
details of the walk4LIFE Registration, Parking, Water Station, First Aid,
Security, VIP Tent and Opening Pageantry. What a blessing you are to all
of us! We hope to work closely with the fine Knights again in planning
walk4LIFE 2012. With your help and the assistance and prayers of many
in Southern California, we believe the Second Annual walk4LIFE will be
AWESOME!
Sincerely,
Carol Golbranson
Carol Golbranson, Executive Director
Thanks again & God Bless,
Richard Delgado
Richard Delgado, President (FDD/PGK)
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LIFEsocal Organization
Walk4LIFE Group Participants
(Top 40 Alphabetically)
Walk4LIFE & LIFEfest
2011 Volunteers
Planning Committee
Advisory Board
Schools and/or Youth Groups
Churches and/or Organizations
Church Group Volunteers
(Walk4LIFE / LIFEfest Event)
Terry Clougherty
ABVM La Vida (Confirmation program)
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (BVM) Parish
Sacred Heart Church (Altadena)
Christina Altmayer
Kathleen Eaton
Assumption BVM Parish School (Pasadena)
Birth Choice Health Clinics
Ss Felicitas & Perpetua Church (San Marino)
Monique Bertino-Clarke
Father Marcos J. Gonzalez
Bishop Amat High School
Carmelite Sisters - for LIFE
St. Andrew Church (Pasadena)
Margaret Blackwell
Marguerite Grimm
Blessed Kateri Parish Confirmation
Guadalupe Pregnancy Services
St. Anthony Church (San Gabriel)
Julia Boles
J. Michael Hagan
CSULA Students for LIFE
Holy Angels Filipino Ministry of Arcadia (HAFMA)
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church (Altadena)
Amy Garrity
Pastor Walter B. Hoye II
CSUN Catholic Newman Center
Holy Trinity Church (Atwater Village)
St. Joseph Church (La Puente)
Mary Kay Gates
Carol Liebou
Damien High School
Immaculate Conception Parish (Monrovia)
St. Lorenzo Ruiz Church (Walnut)
Carol Golbranson
Karyme Lozano
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy
Issues4Life
St. Mark Episcopal Church (Altadena)
Annie Hagan
D. Allen Lund
Holy Redeemer Middle School
Live Action
St. Philip the Apostle Church (Pasadena)
Jackie Halpin
Kathleen Lund
Live Action UCLA
Los Angeles Pregnancy Services
St. Therese Church (Alhambra)
Anne Hennessy
Mother Regina Marie OCD
Loyola High School
Pregnancy Help Center of San Gabriel Valley, Inc.
Ryan Knoll
Berni Neal
Mayfield Junior School Mustangs
Pro Vida Immaculate Heart-Mary Church
School Group Volunteers
Mary Lund
Monsignor Sabato A. Pilato
Paraclete High School
Rachel’s Vineyard
St. Andrew School (Pasadena)
Gigi Scully
Terry Seidler
Saint Joseph Parish School (La Puente)
Right to Life League of Southern California
St. Francis High School (La Canada)
Erin Talbot
Jeff White
San Gabriel Mission High School
Shield of Roses
St. Joseph School (La Puente)
Ss Felicitas & Perpetua Parish (San Marino)
UCLA Student Volunteers (Westwood)
Junior Board
Partners
SMA Crusaders for LIFE
Right to Life League of Southern California
PCC Molla Group
San Gabriel Valley Chapter, Knights of Columbus
Organizational Volunteers
UCLA Live Action
Radio Guadalupe 87.7
St. Andrew School (Pasadena)
Birth Choice Health Clinics
St. Francis High School (La Canada)
Survivors of the Abortion Holocaust
St. Joseph School (La Puente)
USC Student Volunteers (Los Angeles)
Knights of Columbus Councils (L.A. Archdiocesan Chapter Volunteers)
1174 - Pasadena Council / San Gabriel Valley Chapter (SGV Chapter)
1898 - Whittier Council / Southern California Chapter (SC Chapter)
1920 - Glendale Council / SC Chapter
2431 - Alhambra Council / SGV Chapter
3016 - San Fernando Mission Council / Mission High Desert Chapter
3149 - Van Ness Council / SC Chapter
3449 - Judge Walter Desmond Council (Long Beach) / SC Chapter
3571 - Monsignor Corr Council (Pasadena) / SGV Chapter
4436 - La Puente Council / SGV Chapter
4567 - Queen of Martyrs (Manhattan Beach) / SC Chapter
5803 - Simi Valley Council / SC Chapter
9128 - St. Luke Council (Temple City) / SGV Chapter
12452 - St. Elizabeth of Hungary Council (Altadena) / SGV Ch.
13929 - Sacred Heart Council (Altadena) / SGV Chapter
14007 - St. Lorenzo Ruiz Council (Walnut) / SGV Chapter
14026 - Ss. Felicitas & Perpetua Council (San Marino) / SGV Ch.
15089 - St. Anthony the Finder of the Lost Council (San Gabriel) / SGV Chapter
Fourth (4th) Degree Assemblies
(with affiliated Chapter designated)
#66 Mission San Gabriel Assembly / SGV Chapter
#80 Father Felix Penna Assembly / SGV Chapter
Color Guard
American Legion POST#75 (La Puente area)
San Gabriel Valley (K of C) Chapter
Core (Knight) Leadership
Walk4LIFE / LIFEfest Project
Knights of Columbus Council Members
Continuing: Knights of Columbus Council Members
877 Pomona Council (St. Joseph Church)
6049 Sacred Heart Council (Named after parish, Pomona)
Gary Ganibi, Logistics & Manpower Deployment Supv (#1174 | FDD/PGK/FC/SK)
1174 Pasadena Council (St. Andrew, St. Philip the Apostle & St. Rita Church)
9128 St. Luke Council (St Luke the Evangelist Church, Temple City)
Bob Gregg, Volunteer Check-in Mgr (#3571 | Grand Knight)
1242 Monrovia Council (Immaculate Conception Church)
10302 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (Named after parish, Rowland Heights)
Joe Corona, Individual Registration Mgr (#2431 | Deputy G.K./Sir Knight)
2431 Alhambra Council (St. Therese & St. Thomas More Church)
11260 St. Denis Council (Named after parish, Diamond Bar)
Mike Stauffer, Group Check-in & Donation Mgr (#2431| Council Member/S.K.)
2453 Jimmy Murphy Council (St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Monterey Park)
11269 San Juan Diego Council (Resurrection Church, L.A./Lincoln Heights)
James Stevens, Vault & Carrier Mgr (#1174 | Council Member)
3073 Archbishop Cantwell Council (Holy Angels & Annunciation, Arcadia)
11612 Our Lady Queen of the Foothills (OLO Assumption , Claremont)
Patrick Carey, Water Supply Mgr / First Aid Transport (#14026 | Council Member)
3159 St. Christopher Council (Nativity Church, El Monte)
12452 St. Elizabeth of Hungary Council (Named after parish, Altadena)
Mark Russell, Water & Tee-Shirt Sales Mgr (#12452 | Council Member)
3429 Montebello Council (St. Benedict & Our Lady Of Miraculous Medal)
13484 St. Madeleine Council (Named after parish, Pomona)
Adam Orozco, Rose Bowl Area H Field Mgr & Production Aid (#2431 | G.K./S.K.)
3517 San Gabriel Mission Council (Mission Parish & St. Stephen Church)
3522 Manresa Council (St. Frances of Rome, Azusa)
13929 Sacred Heart Council (Named after parish, Altadena)
3571 Monsignor Corr Council (Assumption BVM Church, Pasadena)
14026 Ss. Felicitas & Perpetua Council (Named after parish, San Marino)
SGV Chapter Officers
3851 Father Maguire Council (St. Christopher/W. Covina & Sacred Heart)
14356 Deacon Modesto M. Perez Council (All Souls Church, Alhambra)
Richard Delgado, Chapter President (#3851 | Former DD/Past G.K./Sir Knight)
4436 La Puente Council (St. Joseph & St. Louis of France Church)
14879 La Lupita Council (Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, El Monte)
Rev. William “Bill” Easterling, Ch. Chaplain (Pastor, Sacred Heart | #3851)
5271 Frank C. Meyers Council (St. Dorothy & St. Louise de Marillac Church)
15034 Fr. Michael J. McGivney Council (St. Martha Church, Valinda)
Nestor Herrera, Chapter Vice President (#10302 | FDD/PGK/PFN/SK)
5650 St. Daniel Comboni Council (OLO Guadalupe & St. John the Baptist)
15089 St. Anthony the Finder of the Lost (Parish name, San Gabriel)
Gary Ganibi, Chapter Secretary (#1174 | FDD/PGK/FC/SK)
5696 Fr. Thomas Lyons Council (Holy Name of Mary Church, San Dimas )
Ralph Larriva, Chapter Treasurer (#10302 | FDD/PGK/PFN/SK)
6028 Shepard of Ars Council (St. John Vianney Church, Hacienda Heights)
Mark Padilla, Chapter Marshall (#15089 | PGK 3517/GK15089)
6049 Sacred Heart Council (Named after parish, Pomona)
Greg Ganja, Parking Lot Greeter/Perimeter Mgr (#1940 | G.K., So. Cal. Chapter)
14007 St. Lorenzo Ruiz Council (Named after parish, Walnut)
District Deputy Members:
#s 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87 & 88
Joseph Catania, Ch. Advocate (#3851 |Fmr State Warden/FDD/PCP/PGK/PFN/SK)
Affiliate Fourth Degree (K of C) Assemblies:
Deacon Jim Crowley, Spiritual Advisor (#3571 | FDD/PCP/PGK/PFN/S.K.)
#66 Mission San Gabriel Assembly
#80 Father Felix Penna Assembly
#2482 Christopher Columbus Assembly