[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 24 (Thursday, February 12, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E202]
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                          RUNNING FOR A CAUSE

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                            HON. PETE OLSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 12, 2015

  Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate The Fellowship 
for hosting their 5th annual Run4theChildren race in Katy, Texas. This 
race raises funds to help families overcome the barriers to adopting 
children. This wonderful charity event allows families in our community 
grow and share their love.
  Over 160 million orphan children in the world are looking for homes. 
Sadly, many families that would love to make an orphaned child a member 
of their family face costly huge financial barriers that can run 
upwards of $30,000. Run4theChildren addresses this problem head on. In 
the past four years, the annual event has raised $80,000 for grants to 
help families who want to adopt children.
  I commend The Fellowship for extending the warmth of their ministry 
to all the families they have connected with new sons and daughters and 
all individuals who seek to participate in the race. On behalf of the 
residents of the Twenty-Second Congressional District of Texas, 
congratulations again to The Fellowship for hosting its 5th annual 
Run4theChildren race.

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