[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 97 (Monday, June 5, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E518]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





          RECOGNIZING THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF RUN BABY RUN 5K

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 5, 2023

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
10th anniversary of the Run Baby Run 5K in Oxford, Alabama.
  On, August 26, 2023, volunteers and participants will gather for the 
10th Annual Run Baby Run 5k at Choccolocco Park in Oxford, Alabama. 
This event is sponsored by Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center's 
(NEARMC) Obstetrical Unit.
  This event began in 2013 as a dream of Shelley Parris's, a postpartum 
nurse at NEARMC. As the only hospital that services pregnant women for 
east Alabama, she saw a need in her community. Since the first Run Baby 
Run 5k in 2013, over $10,000 has been raised to assist families as they 
prepare for parenthood. Items provided include: Infant stethoscopes, 
oxygen blenders, prenatal class digital curriculum, Mamaroo Multi-
Motion Baby Swings for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) Nursery with 
infant inserts, OB Education Conference, NAS Recliners for parents and 
cuddlers, and Bereavement Services Moses Baskets. This community 
project has brought 21st century care to a rural community.
  Mrs. Parris is an example of some of the long-time serving nurses 
that have given their lives to serve those in Calhoun County and in the 
surrounding areas, and this project is much more than a fun run to 
these nurses and the families receiving its benefits. Run Baby Run is 
unlike any other 5k, as all are welcome to participate, from pregnant 
mothers to fathers pushing strollers and wagons with toddlers to baby-
wearing parents, the community has been supportive and involved.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing the 10th anniversary of 
this project and congratulating Mrs. Parris on making her vision come 
to life to help families as they continue to grow and make a 
significant contribution to the area.

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