Friends of LifeCare

05/07/2026

Thank you Rebecca for unwaivering support of LifeCare Center and the work that we do! We are humbled and grateful to have you be a part of our Lifecare Family!

04/15/2026

💛 We still have seats for YOU. 💛

We’re just weeks away from our LifeCare Center Annual Banquet – Hope in Every Story, and we would truly love for you to be part of this special evening.

📅 Tuesday, May 5, 2026
📍 Schendel Conference Center
⏰ 6:00–8:30 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)

This is more than an event—it’s a night where you’ll hear real stories of lives changed, families supported, and hope restored right here in our community through LifeCare Center.

🎤 Featuring Victoria Robinson, a powerful and engaging speaker who brings a message of truth, healing, and hope you won’t want to miss.

✨ Tickets are just $30
✨ VIP tickets available (limited!)

If you’ve been thinking about coming—this is your sign.
Invite a friend, fill a table, and come be part of something meaningful.

👉 Reserve your seat today! Information is on the attached invitation! Or call 785-242-4500!

📌 RSVP by April 28

Your presence matters—and the impact of this night will reach far beyond it.

04/06/2026

We’re excited to share a special update from LifeCare Center!

After a prayerful and thoughtful search process, our Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Sarah Starrett has been selected as our new Executive Director.

Sarah has faithfully served LifeCare Center for the past 14 years, and her heart for this ministry, commitment to life, and Christ-centered leadership have been evident every step of the way. We are confident that God has prepared and called her for this role in this season.

Please join us in:
🙏 Praying for Sarah as she steps into this new leadership role
🙏 Praying for our staff, volunteers, and Board during this transition
🙏 Praying for the continued impact of LifeCare Center in our community

We are so grateful for your continued support and partnership in this ministry. We look forward with expectation to all God will do in this next chapter!

03/27/2026

Thank you everyone for a wonderful yard sale this year! Everything is FREE for the next hour! The sale will close at 3:00 p.m.!

Repeat everything left is FREE 🙌🏻

519 West 4th Street Ottawa

03/23/2026

✨ You’re Invited: Hope in Every Story ✨

LifeCare Center would be honored by your presence at our 2026 Charity Banquet—an evening filled with powerful stories, meaningful connection, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on families in our community.

📅 Tuesday, May 5, 2026
📍 Schendel Conference Center
⏰ 6:00–8:30 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)

🎟 Tickets:
• $30 General Admission
• $75 VIP (limited availability!)

This year’s theme, Hope in Every Story, highlights the life-changing work happening every day—supporting moms, dads, babies, and families with compassion, truth, and hope.

🎤 Featuring special guest Victoria Robinson, a nationally recognized speaker who brings a powerful message of healing, restoration, and purpose.

✨ VIP Experience includes:
Early dining access, private meet & greet, and a photo opportunity with Victoria Robinson, and free surprise gift!

💛 Because of our generous sponsors, every dollar raised goes directly to client programs and services.

👉 Don’t miss this inspiring night—reserve your seat today!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-lifecare-center-charity-banquet-hope-in-every-story

📌 RSVP by April 28

?? Questions - Call us at 785-242-4500!

03/02/2026

📣 More Ultrasound Models Needed – Monday Afternoons Preferred! 📣

We are currently looking for additional volunteer ultrasound models, with Monday afternoons being our greatest need.

We are seeking:

🔹 Pregnancy Models (Post LMP 6–18 weeks)
• Must be 6–18 weeks based on last menstrual period (LMP) at the time of the scan
• Transabdominal ultrasound will be performed
• If 6–10 weeks, both transabdominal and transvaginal imaging will be expected

This is a free opportunity to receive a limited ultrasound while helping support important ultrasound training.

Please note: these are training scans and not full diagnostic exams.

If you are interested or would like to schedule for a Monday afternoon, please contact the center at 785-242-4500 for more information.

We would greatly appreciate you sharing this post with anyone who may qualify! 💙

01/18/2026

📣 Volunteer Call – Kansas March for Life 💙

Calling all Pro-Life Volunteers! The Kansas March for Life is almost here, and LifeCare Center would love for YOU to join us at the State Capitol.

We’ll be hosting a LifeCare booth inside the Capitol (2nd floor rotunda) starting at 10:00 AM, and later we’ll march alongside Kansans from across the state to stand for life. The day will conclude on the Capitol lawn with inspiring pro-life speakers and legislators.

📍 Kansas State Capitol – Topeka
🗓 Wednesday, January 28, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – ?

Volunteers will help represent LifeCare at our table and during the march—LifeCare T-shirts encouraged! We have T-shirts for anyone interested!

👉 Full details, schedule, and parking maps: KFL.org/marchforlife

Let’s make this a powerful day—celebrating life and being proactive in the fight for life in Kansas. 💙

The Kansas March & Rally for Life is held annually in Topeka to inspire our state legislators to stand boldly for life as they begin their legislative session. Together we’ll show our movement continues to be a powerful voice for the voiceless!

01/14/2026

📣 Looking for Ultrasound Models – February 2–6 📣

We are seeking volunteer models for an upcoming ultrasound training taking place February 2–6. This is a free opportunity to receive a limited ultrasound while helping support sonography education.

Model types needed:

🔹 GYN Models
• Not pregnant
• Must be willing to have both transabdominal and transvaginal (TV) ultrasound exams

🔹 1st Trimester Pregnancy Models
• 4–12 weeks pregnant at the time of the scheduled scan
• Includes transabdominal and transvaginal imaging

🔹 2nd Trimester Pregnancy Models
• 14–28 weeks pregnant at the time of the scheduled scan
• Transabdominal ultrasound only

📅 Training Dates: February 2–6
🕘 Morning and afternoon appointment times available

📌 Limited obstetric scans are offered for the following purposes only:
• Confirmation of an intrauterine pregnancy
• Estimation of gestational age
• Confirmation of fetal cardiac activity

Please note: this is a training scan and not a full diagnostic exam.

📞 Interested? Please contact the center at 785-242-4500 to schedule or for more information.
Feel free to share this post with anyone who may qualify! 💙

12/29/2025

💙🍼 Thank You, Holy Trinity Orthodox Church! 🍼💙

We are incredibly grateful to Holy Trinity Orthodox Church for their generous donation of baby items. Your kindness and compassion will directly bless the mothers, babies, and families we serve, meeting real needs with love and care.

Thank you for living out your faith through generosity and for being a beautiful reflection of Christ’s love in action. Your support makes a meaningful difference, and we are so thankful for your partnership in supporting life and families in our community. 🙏✨

12/24/2025

🎄👶 Thank You Faith Lutheran Church and Preschool Families! 👶🎄

We are so grateful for the gifts and for throwing a Baby Shower for Baby Jesus! 💛 What a meaningful and Christ-centered way to celebrate the season.

Our ministry was truly blessed by your generosity. Every gift donated will go directly to supporting the mothers, babies, and families we serve, helping them experience God’s love in practical and life-giving ways.

Thank you for teaching your little ones the joy of giving, compassion, and celebrating Jesus—the greatest gift of all.

Your kindness made a real impact, and we are incredibly thankful for your hearts and generosity! ✨🙏

12/19/2025

🎄✨ Thank You for Making Christmas Truly Meaningful ✨🎄

We are incredibly thankful for the generosity from AdventHealth Ottawa, Ryan Henningsen Edward Jones, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and Faith Lutheran Church in donating Christmas toys and hosting our annual client Christmas party. Because of your kindness, families were blessed with more than toys — they were given hope, joy, and lasting memories this Christmas season.

After participating in our event, one family shared:

“Thank you so much for blessing our family with this opportunity to participate at the Life Care Center. We truly see God’s hand in all of it. Being able to participate in the classes allowed us to spend meaningful time together and create memories we will always treasure. 💖 Having the opportunity to buy Christmas gifts with the baby bucks for our children Michael, Brantley, and Elizabeth is such a gift in itself! What you provided went far beyond activities or presents. It was a reminder of God’s provision, His faithfulness, and the way He uses others to show His love. ❤️ Your generosity lifted a weight off our hearts and filled our home with peace, joy, and gratitude this Christmas season. Because of you, our children will experience the joy of Christmas in a special and meaningful way. 🎄🌟 Thank you for being the hands and feet of Jesus. Your kindness has made a lasting impact on our family, and we are deeply thankful. 🙏 Thank you from the Wilsons!”

Thank you to every organization, volunteer, and donor who helped make moments like these possible. This is the power of community, compassion, and generosity in action. ❤️🎁🎄