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A record number of walkers enjoyed a perfect late-summer morning for the 23rd annual Southern Ohio Pregnancy Center Walk for Life on Saturday, Sept. 19.

"Let's give God a hand for this beautiful day," Southern Ohio Pregnancy Center executive director Cathy Griffith asked the hundreds of walkers in attendance as they gathered outside the center and the Hillsboro Church of Christ on West Walnut Street in Hillsboro just before 9 a.m.

Griffith, who has served as SOPC director since 2007 and previously served as the chairman of the center's board, also asked for recognition for all the area ministers and church liaisons who were participating and supporting the annual fundraiser.

"Your presence here is so very important," Griffith said. "We can't do what we do without you. Thank you for all you have done."

Griffith also thanked the SOPC board members and volunteers and thanked Second District Congressman Brad Wenstrup for participating in this year's walk. The congressman was joined by his wife, Monica, and their son, Brad, Jr.

"Thank you," Congressman Wenstrup said. "We are happy to be here."

A day before the walk, Wenstrup joined a majority of his House colleagues and voted to suspend Planned Parenthood’s federal funding for one year, as an investigation into the organization continues.