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Non Profit Spotlight: The Promise Walk for Preeclampsiaâ„¢

Lenora Park (4515 Lenora Church Road, Snellville, GA 30058) on May 17, 2014.

By Preeclampsia Foundation April 18, 2014
Advocates for the Preeclampsia Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing maternal and infant illness and death due to preeclampsia, a life-threatening disorder of pregnancy, will be participating in and raising money for the Foundation’s annual The Promise Walk for Preeclampsia™. The annual event, which happens around the country to support innovative research and raise public awareness about the warning signs of preeclampsia, will be taking place here in Atlanta at Lenora Park (4515 Lenora Church Road, Snellville, GA 30058) on May 17, 2014. Registration begins at 8:00.


The 2014 Atlanta, Ga. Mission Family, the Taylors, will speak about how Preeclampsia and HELLP Syndrome affected their family after the premature birth and subsequent loss of their daughter, Hailee. There will also be a Silent Auction, featuring many items such as photography packages, recreational packages, and other gift certificates.

The Promise Walk for Preeclampsia, with the tagline “Making Strides, Delivering Hope,” makes a clear connection with the mission of the Preeclampsia Foundation – a commitment to better outcomes for those whose lives have been or will be touched by preeclampsia and other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. That “promise” includes finding a cure, supporting families, and ensuring education and awareness for all pregnant women.

“We are delighted with the enthusiasm our volunteers have demonstrated for The Promise Walk for Preeclampsia this year,” said Preeclampsia Foundation Director of Community Relations Laney Poye. “We are very excited to continue the momentum in 2014, since we know that greater awareness and knowledge results in healthier birth outcomes.”

For the city of Atlanta, this will be the 5th an unprecedented number of walkers and supporters with the goal of raising $10,000 dollars toward helping women and their infants who suffer from the devastating effects of preeclampsia.

“May is National Preeclampsia Awareness Month, deliberately chosen to coincide with Mother’s Day weekend,” explained Executive Director Eleni Tsigas. “Almost 300,000 women each year are affected by preeclampsia, with approximately 25 percent of those resulting in serious adverse outcomes to mother, baby or both.”

Visit HERE for specific information about the Atlanta Promise Walk and other walks around the nation. Registration is available online. Non-walkers are encouraged to support other individuals or teams to help meet Atlanta’s fundraising goals.

Those interested in forming teams or participating individually are urged to register at the Promise Walk website, though walk-up registrations will be accepted at the site.