North GA – Grab that superhero suit and join us Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Etowah River Park in Canton for the 6th Annual Express Your SuperPower 5K/10K!  The 5K/10K starts at 8:00 am, followed by a 1-mile Fun Run and a Tot Trot. Be sure to dress as a favorite superpower hero for a chance to win a prize!

 

Presented by the Northwest Georgia Breastfeeding Coalition and Georgia Breastfeeding Coalition, proceeds of this event will go to the coalitions in celebration of World Breastfeeding Week 2020 with the theme: ‘Support Breastfeeding - For a Healthier Planet’.

 

“This will assist us as we inform Georgians about breastfeeding and related issues and as we galvanize community support,” said Carol Hendrix, WIC Coordinator for the North Georgia Health District. “It boosts our efforts to ensure breastfeeding families are given the resources and support they need to make informed decisions on promoting the health of their children.”

 

A recent CDC report card shows that breastfeeding is one of the most effective, preventive health measures for infants and mothers. According to the CDC, support for breastfeeding is needed in many different arenas, including hospitals, birth centers, worksites and communities. However, the report shows that Georgia still lags behind the national average on infant breastfeeding rates. 

 

The CDC states, “The success rate among mothers who want to breastfeed can be greatly improved through active support from their families, friends, communities, clinicians, health care leaders, employers, and policymakers. Given the importance of breastfeeding for the health and well-being of mothers and children, it is critical that we take action across the country to support breastfeeding.”

  

So, be a breastfeeding superhero! Register for the Express Your SuperPower 5K/10K at www.expressyoursuperpower5k.com. But hurry! September 13th is the last day to register for a guaranteed race shirt.