Accreta Awareness Virtual 5K

  • Date Sat 19th October 2024 - Sun 27th October 2024
  • Time 8:00AM PDT
  • Location Saratoga, California
  • Price $38.10
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the inspiring Accreta Awareness Virtual 5K, taking place from Saturday, October 19 to Sunday, October 27, 2024, in the scenic Saratoga, Santa Clara area. This annual event is not just a race; it’s a week-long celebration of awareness and support for the National Accreta Foundation during Accreta Awareness Month. Participants can walk or run 3.1 miles (5 kilometers) at their own pace, in their own neighborhood or local park, all while raising vital funds and awareness about placenta accreta, a serious pregnancy complication affecting 1 in 272 births.

This uplifting event encourages everyoneβ€”patients, survivors, medical professionals, and advocatesβ€”to unite and spread the word about the risks associated with placenta accreta. By registering, you not only commit to the challenge but also contribute to essential programs aimed at improving care for mothers and babies facing this condition. As you lace up your shoes, you'll have the chance to create a personal or team fundraising page, share your story, and even earn exciting prizes for your efforts. Whether you’re participating solo or with friends and family, your involvement is crucial in advocating for better maternal health. Let's make strides together for Accreta Awareness!

Organiser's Description

The annual Accreta Awareness Virtual 5K is a week-long awareness event and fundraiser for National Accreta Foundation [https://www.preventaccreta.org/] during the month of October - ACCRETA AWARENESS MONTH! [https://www.preventaccreta.org/accreta-awareness] The event focuses attention on placenta accreta, one of the fastest growing life-threatening complications of pregnancy.



During Accreta Awareness Month, National Accreta Foundation encourages patients, survivors, medical professionals and public health advocates to spread the word about increased rates and risk factors associated with placenta accreta, including cesarean overuse. Funds raised during the month of October will support National Accreta Foundation's programs and efforts in these areas.



Placenta accreta currently affects as many as 1 in 272 births, putting the mom at risk of severe blood loss, preterm birth, hysterectomy, and other complications. Every mom deserves risk-appropriate obstetric care. Making this a reality requires increasing awareness of accreta, supporting and advocating for moms and babies, and connecting patients and providers with resources to help improve quality of care.



JOIN US BY REGISTERING FOR THE VIRTUAL 5K AND SET UP AN INDIVIDUAL OR TEAM FUNDRAISER.

Lace up and get moving in your neighborhood or nearby parks all while raising awareness of accreta and continuing your support of patients and families faced with accreta. You can run or walk the 3.1 miles or 5 kilometers, or do a combination of both, and participate at any time during the week of October 19. Register [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=169974], set a goal for yourself or your team, and share the reason why you run or walk for accreta awareness!



Registration includes:

* Donation to National Accreta Foundation
* Fundraising page to share your story and why accreta awareness matters to you
* A digital bib
* You may also add a NAF Belly Logo Pendant Necklace to your registration.

Prizes:

* Top fundraiser at the end of the month will be crowned our 2024 Accreta Awareness Champion and receive accreta swag and a special certificate for their efforts!
* Our fundraisers who donate or raise $500 will receive a NAF Belly Logo Sweatshirt [https://www.preventaccreta.org/aam-gifts].
* Our fundraisers who donate or raise $750 in October in honor of AAM will receive a new NAF Green Belly Logo Embroidered Blanket [https://www.preventaccreta.org/aam-gifts].
* Our top fundraisers who donate or raise $1,000 in October in honor of AAM will receive a new NAF Green 32oz Engraved Hydroflask Tumbler [https://www.preventaccreta.org/aam-gifts].

Make it fun:

* Wear your accreta gear [https://www.preventaccreta.org/gear] and take a photo while walking/running
* Choose a location and walk with your family, friends and/or local accreta sisters
* Share your fundraiser and photos on social media and use the hashtag #AccretaAwareness

Races

  • Accreta 5K Registration

    Incl. $3.10 Fee

    $38.10

    CLOSED
    Registration includes a donation to National Accreta Foundation and a fundraising page to share your story and why accreta awareness matters to you.

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P.O. Box 2441, Saratoga, 95070, CA, United States

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