Join us for the Faith Rose 5K on October 7, 2023 in Alexandria, MN, RAIN OR SHINE!
Any death is tragic. Losing a child by any means is devastating. But the loss of a baby is also the death of dreams, hopes and
possibilities. And often times the death of a baby becomes the birth of isolation and misunderstanding.
We, baby-loss families, are apart of an elite group that no one ever wishes to be a part of.
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
In October 1988, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed October as National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.
This month recognizes the loss of so many parents' experiences across the United States and around the world.
It has become a time to raise awareness regarding this topic and to discuss, educate, and provide resources and support
for parents and family members who are engaged in the family building process and/or have lost a child.
What a great way, in October, to honor and celebrate our babies.
5K Event
Faith's Story
Help us break the silence and bring honor to our babies’ memories by joining us in our 10th annual Faith Rose 5k walk/run.
On November 8, 2013 at the Douglas County Hospital, our world was shattered when our daughter, Faith Rose Lopau died during an emergency C-section delivery at full-term. As my husband Justin and I were going through the worst nightmare of our lives, along with our trust and faith in God, we found comfort in those most important to us that continually surrounded us with their love and prayers and continue to do so to this day. It is with God, encouragement and support that we are able to wake up every morning and continue to live our lives, despite the fact that we must do so without our beloved daughter. Support groups, counseling, and many hours of prayers are a few ways that we are able to cope with our devastating loss. The most important and rewarding therapy of all, is to continue to talk to others about Faith, and to remember her impact that she made on each of us, even if only for a short time.
Maria & Justin Lopau
Schedule:
9:30 am Registration/Packet Pick-up
Be sure to arrive early to have time to personalize your t-shirt.
Enjoy coffee, hot cider, faceprinting, tattoos and more!
10:30 am Impact, Testimony, Reading of babies' names and
memorial flowers
11:00 am Moment of silence, followed by Youth Fun Run and 5K Run/Walk
NEW this year! There will be a food truck onsite from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Poster for the 5K route - $10
Choose from 3 templates (choices on registration site) or you can create a personalized 8.5 x 11 page to have along the walk/run route.
Include pictures, poems, birth-dates, and special sentiments in memory of a baby you wish to honor. Mail the poster with your registration form or email the poster by 9/15 to graphicsfaithrose5K@hotmail.com.
Order when you register!
REGISTER ONSITE:
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"Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we'll ever do."
- Brene Brown