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What is Preeclampsia, eclampsia or HELLP syndrome?
Preeclampsia is a disorder that occurs only during pregnancy and the postpartum period and affects both the mother and the unborn baby. Affecting at least 5-8% of all pregnancies, it is a rapidly progressive condition characterized by high blood pressure and the presence of protein in the urine. Swelling, sudden weight gain, headaches and changes in vision are important symptoms; however, some women with rapidly advancing disease report few symptoms.

Typically, preeclampsia occurs after 20 weeks gestation (in the late 2nd or 3rd trimesters or middle to late pregnancy) and up to six weeks postpartum (after delivery), though in rare cases it can occur earlier than 20 weeks. Proper prenatal care is essential to diagnose and manage preeclampsia. Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension (PIH) and toxemia are outdated terms for preeclampsia. HELLP syndrome and eclampsia (seizures) are other variants of preeclampsia.

The Preeclampsia Foundation is a federally registered 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax ID# 91-2073087. Your contribution is deductible to the full extent as permitted by law. For more information, visit www.preeclampsia.org.
 

What is a DIY Fundraiser?

It's whatever you want it to be! Love to bake? Plan a bake sale! Talented crafter? Sell your creations! Feeling adventurous? Go skydiving!

Any activity that you enjoy can be turned into a fundraiser! Not sure how to get started? Email our Events Manager (ann.love@preeclampsia.org)

Already know what you want to do? Register as a fundraiser and you'll get a customizable donation page to share with your supporters!

 

Collecting Donations

Q: Someone gave me a check/cash for my walk team. What do I do with it? First of all, don't forget to encourage your family and loved ones to give online directly through your individual fundraising page. It's easy and secure. But we also know sometimes donations come in via check, so we've made it super easy to send in donations you collect! Download our Donation Collection Form then fill it out and send it in with the checks that you've collected to our home office at 3840 W Eau Gallie Blvd. Suite 104 Melbourne, FL 32934. Our team will input those donations with credit toward your fundraising total as soon as they arrive and help your thermometer move!

 

Questions about the website or how to set up your fundraising page? Email pwinfo@preeclampsia.org

Many corporations, organizations and individuals support the Preeclampsia Foundation and its mission to increase awareness about hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

The work of the Preeclampsia Foundation wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our corporate and community partners. Each of these valued partnerships allows us to reach hundreds of thousands of women through a variety of programs, services, and educational opportunities.

Join us and make an impact on a leading cause of maternal and infant death and illness by becoming a partner locally or nationally today.

Contribution Information Disclaimer

The Preeclampsia Foundation is committed to transparency, the highest standards of financial accountability and appropriate stewardship of our resources.  The Preeclampsia Foundation is exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Established in 2000, we are accredited by GuideStar and the Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance.  Our Tax ID Number is 91-2073087.

Funds received are carefully monitored to ensure their use complies with donor intent.  An annual audit of our finances is conducted by an independent certified public accounting firm, overseen by the Preeclampsia Foundation Board of Directors. Board and organization assessments are conducted by an outside party with expertise in board governance and evaluation every two years. You can view a copy of the most recent Annual Report or our most recent IRS Form 990.  Printed copies are available upon request at info@preeclampsia.org.

We will not sell, share or trade our donors' names or personal information with any other entity.  This policy applies to all information received by the Preeclampsia Foundation both online and offline, on any Platform ("Platform", includes all Preeclampsia Foundations owned websites and mobile applications), as well as any electronic, written, or oral communications.  To the extent any donations are processed through a third-party service provider, our donors’ information will only be used for purposes necessary to process the donation.

Donation Refund Policy

If you have made an error in making your donation or change your mind about contributing to the Preeclampsia Foundation, we will honor your request for a refund made within 15 days of your donation.   Refunds are returned using the original method of payment. If you made your donation by credit card, your refund will be credited to that same credit card. Donors have the option to give recurring donations. The Foundation will be able to refund the previous month’s donation only. 

To request a refund, or to stop/change recurring giving, call (321) 421-6957 or email us at giving@preeclampsia.org. 

Overpayment or Error Refund Policy

Where an error has been made by the Foundation or a banking facility which results in an overpayment being made, the Foundation may, in consultation with the donor, refund by either a credit of the overpayment to the donor, or alternatively by check for the full amount of the overpayment. Checks will be sent within 30 days to the donor’s on file address.