NYC Dads Care: The Promise Walk for Preeclampsia

Read this excerpt from their site:

We walk to raise awareness …

Too few know the reality and impact of preeclampsia, a life-threatening disorder of pregnancy that affects both the mother and the unborn baby. Yet preeclampsia is not rare: It happens in as many as one in 12 pregnancies.  And any woman can be affected, regardless of her race, ethnic background, skin color, size, hometown, or whether she is rich, poor, or somewhere in the middle. Even good health and healthy habits aren’t a guarantee of protection against this disorder.

We walk to find a cause and a cure …

No one knows yet what causes preeclampsia.  There are no definite ways to prevent it.  Nor is there a cure.  But through research and the efforts of families and those affected, we are making progress.  We have a better understanding today than we had even 10 years ago.

Those of us who have survived or lost a loved one to preeclampsia have promised not to remain unchanged by the experience, but to do all we can to make a difference for others. The Preeclampsia Foundation is making strides and delivering hope—and the Promise Walk is a big part of that.