The annual Accreta Awareness Virtual 5K is a week-long awareness event and fundraiser for National Accreta Foundation during Accreta Awareness Month. The event focuses attention on placenta accreta, one of the fastest growing life-threatening complications of pregnancy.

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 15.

Placenta accreta currently affects 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. Funds raised will support National Accreta Foundation's programs and efforts in these areas.

1. Register online for $35-45 - Registration includes an Accreta Strong Shoe Charm (U.S. only), donation to National Accreta Foundation, and an individual fundraising page to share your story and why accreta awareness matters to you. You may also add a NAF water bottle to your registration.

2. Build a fundraising page and set a fundraising goal for yourself (we suggest $100-$500 but choose an amount you're comfortable with) and share the reason why you run or walk for accreta awareness. The top fundraiser will be named our 2022 Accreta Awareness Champion and receive accreta swag and a special certificate for their efforts. Raise $300 and we’ll send you a Strong as a Mother tote. Raise $500 and we'll send your choice of a Strong as a Mother tote or a NAF logo hoodie.

3. Recruit a few friends and map out your own 5k route - in any city or town.

4. Share your efforts on social media!