Carol Everett

Carol Everett, whose life has been entrenched in women’s reproductive choices since her unplanned pregnancy at age 16, will keynote two fundraising banquets in September for Dakota Hope Clinic, a pregnancy help center in Minot. Dakota Hope has a satellite in Tioga and another satellite soon to open in Bottineau.

The Minot banquet will be Monday, Sept. 18, at the State Fair Center. Tuesday, Sept. 19, the second banquet will be held in Bottineau at the Cobblestone Inn.

After six years of selling abortions to other women to justify her own, Everett experienced a life-altering change when she came to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ in 1983. Since then, she has been a fierce advocate for the life-affirming movement. Her story is detailed in the book, “Blood Money – Getting Rich off a Woman’s Right to Choose.”

Guests also will hear another young woman’s story of how Dakota Hope supported her during an unplanned pregnancy and now as a mother while continuing her college education. The event will also highlight how the community has supported Dakota Hope in the last 10 years with its pregnancy, parenting and family services and encourage additional donations. The clinic has served more than 2,000 clients since opening in 2013.

Dakota Hope Clinic is a charitable Christian ministry providing free and confidential pregnancy tests, ultrasound, options consultation, prenatal vitamins and holistic support during and after a challenging pregnancy. Clients can earn free diapers and other supplies needed for infants and toddlers by completing lessons on parenting and life skills. These and other support services, such as programs for parents who receive a prenatal diagnosis, or women traumatized by a past abortion or abuse, are available at all three clinic locations.

Banquet reservations are required by Sept. 8 for these adult-only fundraisers and seating is limited. There is no cost to attend. Table hosts are being sought, but an invitation by a table host is not required to attend. Individuals are encouraged to reserve their own seats. For more information or to register, call 852-4675 or visit dakotahope.org/events.