on august 14, 2010 we had the 2nd annual baby steps 5k memorial run - in memory of braden and brody nicholas and maddox elise hodge and countless other angels that were taken too soon. if you'll remember last year, we did great for our first year- having over 300 people race and donating $9,000 to the amelia center (grief counseling center)...this year, it was a slow start as far as registrants go - but abby and i were positive that the event would be a success and boy was it. God was definitely at work in this event and despite the rain - we had a tremendous turn out!!! oh yeah, i forgot to mention the rain...it was, shall we say- less than desirable! it started raining around 7:30 that morning and it RAINED, RAINED, and RAINED some more! however, that didn't stop over 500 people from coming out and participating in the event (approximately 100 of those participants registered THAT MORNING - in the rain!!!) we had some slight bumps and hang ups, but overall the event was another HUGE success and this year we were able to give $12,000 to the amelia center!! we greatly appreciate all the families and people who came out and supported us this year - we just pray that our event helps other families who have lost children and that they know they aren't alone...i thank God for the success of the event and for the new friends we've made as a result of the 5k! enjoy the pictures below!!!
all the race bags - waiting to be picked up!!!
i was very pregnant and very wet!!!
we did a balloon release in memory of all the sweet babies!
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Huge success and overwelming that Maddox Elise and Braden and Brody continue to make such an impact!
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