Who We Are We en VISION a world where preeclampsia no longer threatens the lives of mothers and babies. Our MISSION is to reduce maternal and infant illness and death due to preeclampsia and other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy by providing patient support and education, raising public awareness, catalyzing research and improving health care practices. Our CORE VALUES are Bold * Influential * Catalytic * Empathetic * Credible Authority www.preeclampsia.org
What Is Preeclampsia? High blood pressure and protein in the urine Symptoms include: • Swelling • Headache • Sudden weight gain • Changes in vision Can lead to seizures, organ failure, death for mom/babies
Global Presence www.preeclampsia.org serves over 1.5 million visitors each year from 190 countries The international voice of the patient experience Globally, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are responsible for 76,000 maternal and 500,000 infant deaths each year
Raising Awareness through the Promise Walk • The Promise Walk for Preeclampsia TM is the Preeclampsia Foundation’s signature event and supports the mission of the Preeclampsia Foundation. • Promise Walks generally fall in May & June with May as Preeclampsia Awareness Month (#PreAM) as well as to recognize the importance of Mother’s & Father’s Day. • Walks are held in approximately 40 cities across the United States!
The 1 st Annual Promise Walk for Preeclampsia in Green Bay! Date: Saturday, May 19, 2018 Time: Registration will begin at 9:00 am The Walk will begin around 10:00am The Volleyball tournament will begin at 8:00am. Location: Pamperin Park -East Hall 2801 County RK, Green Bay, WI There will be a silent auction, a survivor's story, live music, and food! Contact: Ani Clarksen, Green Bay Promise Walk Chair ani.clarksen@preeclampsia.org
How Can You Help? • Participate and Form a Team – register at www.promisewalk.org/greenbay • Company Sponsorship • Donate • Volunteer
Register and Form a Team! www.promisewalk.org/greenbay
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