Make Strides for Moms and Babies

Thousands of women and babies die or get very sick each year from a dangerous condition called preeclampsia, a life-threatening disorder that occurs only during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Preeclampsia and related disorders such as HELLP syndrome and eclampsia are most often characterized by a rapid rise in blood pressure that can lead to seizure, stroke, multiple organ failure and death of the mother and/or baby.

The Promise Walk for Preeclampsia™ supports the mission of the Preeclampsia Foundation* as we provide patient support and education, raise public awareness, catalyze research and improve health care practices for millions of mothers and their babies every year who are impacted by preeclampsia and related hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

The Michigan Promise Walk for 2015 will take place on May 30th at Waterford Oaks Park and is approximately 1.5 miles on a paved trail. Onsite registration and check-in will begin at 9am. Opening remarks will take place at 10am. Snacks, kids activities, and a silent auction will all be available.

Everyone is welcome! Onsite registration is $25 for adults and $10 for children. Pre-event registration is only $20 for adults ($10 for children).

You can register ahead of time at www.promisewalk.org/detroit

*The Preeclampsia Foundation is an empowered community of patients and experts, with a diverse array of resources and support to help you have the best possible pregnancy or to help you navigate the questions you’ll have if you don’t. We provide unparalleled support and advocacy for the people whose lives have been or will be affected by the condition – mothers, babies, fathers and their families.