2023 Walk for Life West Coast – San Francisco
On Saturday, January 21, 2023, about 50,000 faithful from California, joined by young pro-lifers from as far away as Florida, Colorado, Oklahoma and Alaska will fill the Civic Center Plaza and Market Street at the 19th Annual Walk for Life West Coast.
KofC Peace Keepers: We need Peace Keepers at the Civic Center starting at 10:00 am. We should finish the walk around 3:30-4:00 pm. This is not a security guard type activity, anyone can participate. Please invite potential members, parishioners, and their family. We are not allowed to carry weapons. If someone is retired law enforcement or a detective we can have you with the VIP protection unit.
Knights walking with their Council or Parish: Please stop by the KofC booth to pick up a green Peace Keeper vest. You’ll be given information to call for a pickup van if anyone in your group needs a ride. Please participate.
Remember, our duties are to observe and report. We are not to get into physical confrontations or discussions with protesters. Corner Monitors will assist people that cannot continue to walk. Call a relief van and stay with them until the van arrives. The vans will drop people off at Justin Herman Plaza. ONLY THE PEOPLE THAT CANNOT WALK WILL RIDE. WE DON’T HAVE ROOM FOR EVERYONE. People can also take BART to the Embarcadero if they cannot walk.
Peace Keeper assignments: Crossing Guards, Bus Directors, Stage Security, Giving Directions, Corner Monitor, Buffer Zone. We can make arrangements if you need to leave early to get back for your Crab Feed.
Timeline for the Walk for Life
https://www.walkforlifewc.com/event-info/event-schedule/ 
9:00am: KofC booth set up for Peace Keeper sign in
10:00am: Buses start arriving, crossing guards posted
12:15pm: All Peace Keepers positioned around main stage area
12:30: Rally starts
1:15pm: All Peace Keepers meet back at the KofC booth
1:30pm: Walk down Market Street starts
3:30 pm: Walk should finish up at Justin Herman Plaza
Radio and Vest Pickup: On the left side of Market Street at the entrance to Justin Herman Plaza. Look for a white van or pick-up truck.
Parking Suggestion: We advise everyone to park by either Civic Center Plaza or Justin Herman Plaza and use the shuttle buses or public transportation at the end of the Walk to return to your vehicle.
If you can help as a Peace Keeper contact Steve Hagarty at 925-595-3391 or email at wolfhag@epbfi.com. The sign-up table will be at Larkin and Fulton as it has in past years.
Code of Conduct
With our gathering gathering crowds at the Walk for Life on the streets of San Francisco, it is vital that all attending the Walk follow our code of conduct.
Please remember, the Walk for Life is a quiet and peaceful march through San Francisco. Please be 100% peaceful at all times!
- If a protestor is verbally or physically threatening, find a Walk for Life security team member (in a green vest) or a San Francisco police officer to assist you
- Do not speak to protestors
- Do not look or stare at protestors
- Do NOT threaten protestors
- Do NOT get close to protestors
- Do not reply to protestors – EVER
- NEVER, EVER TOUCH PROTESTORS
- Obey the San Fransisco Police at all times – the police will arrest anyone who disrupts the event, or anyone who breaks the law
- To maintain the peaceful and prayerful attitude of the Walk, please do not bring any graphic images of abortions to the Walk.
- Stay with your group and walk in tight formation
- Please be aware of your surroundings at all times and stay out of traffic! It is especially important to follow instructions when returning to your buses. Stay off the streets and use the sidewalks.
Thank you for your cooperation to make the Walk the wonderful event that it is!