On the 27^th of this month our law firm will sponsor the Second Annual Footprints to the Finish Line 10k, 5k and 1 mile fun run benefiting the Footprints Ministry, Inc. The Footprints Ministry began serving the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Baptist South Hospital in Montgomery in August of 2007. The mission statement of the Footprints Ministry is “Walking in God’s grace and sharing His love with families in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.” It’s their prayer to share the love of Christ with families during the most exciting yet most difficult time in their life.

            Two-and-a-half years after its beginning, the Footprints Ministry is now serving the NICUs of five hospitals in the state of Alabama including Baptist East and Baptist South in Montgomery, St. Vincent’s Hospital in Birmingham, Shelby Baptist in Alabaster and Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville. In 2010 more than 2,000 Footprints gift bags will be given to families with children in these Neonatal Intensive Care Units. Each Footprints gift bag includes a Bible, disposable camera, gift card to local restaurants, burp cloth, scent blanket, baby magazine and prayer request card.

            Footprints to the Finish Line will begin at 8:30 a.m. on the 27^th at GracePointe church in Montgomery. There will be a 10k, 5k and 1-mile fun run. All proceeds will benefit the Footprints Ministry. Kelli Alfreds, one of our employees, who is chairing this year’s event for the firm, says:

I love volunteering for Footprints because I can’t imagine being in a situation where holding onto hope is more important. Footprints provides so many with the opportunity of hope and peace through God’s love!

            For more information you can visit www.nicufootprints.org, where you can find out how to sign up to be a sponsor, volunteer or runner. Please join us as we support an amazing ministry!