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Photo courtesy of: http://phadailybeat.blogspot.com/
The Pulmonary Hypertension Association, patients, family members and caregivers are gathering this Sunday, May 31, for the third annual O2 Breathe Walk beginning on South Street Seaport at 10 a.m.
This national signature fundraising event will help support the association in their research for finding a cure and prevention as well as education and awareness. Individual participants and teams will walk together in recognition and in memory of those who have battled against the disease.
Pulmonary Hypertension or PH can be found in people of all ages. It is a rare and chronic disease with an estimation of 20,000-30,000 diagnosed patients across the nation. It involves high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs, which can lead to heart failure and death if gone untreated.
Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) is the country’s number one organization that brings together patients, families and medical professionals whose lives have been touched by PH. It is dedicated to finding ways to prevent and cure the disease, as well as provide support through their 240+ support groups that can be found all over the United States. PHA is also ranked in the top one percent of all rated charities. For ten consecutive years, it has been awarded the highest possible four-stars for fiscal accountability and transparency from Charity Navigator and has met the BBB Wise Giving Alliance Standards for Charity Accountability.
Registration for the Walk will be at Fulton Street (between Water and Front streets) with check-in beginning at 9 a.m. It is approximately 2.4 miles beginning at South Street Seaport to Castle Clinton and back.
Locals, visitors, athletes, and non-athletes are welcome to take part either as a team, individual or virtual walker. Participants can sign up online, which is also where walkers can recruit donors to contribute to their efforts. Volunteers are welcome as well for before, during and after the event.
-by Kelsey Maloney