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SEPTEMBER 2009 2009 Hope Award for Volunteer of the Year Goes to National Walk Coordinator Boeldt to be Honored for Dedication and Valuable Service at Annual Benefit Gala Read more ..

SEPTEMBER 2009 Patient Symposium on Preeclampsia and HELLP Syndrome Brings Together World Class Experts Event registration for one-day event still available Read more ..

SEPTEMBER 2009 John & Brenda Warner to Receive First Chairman's Hope Award Inaugural Award Recognizes Iowan's Extraordinary Contributions to Preeclampsia Awareness Building, Professional Education and Fundraising Read more ..

SEPTEMBER 2009 Investigators at Two American Universities Receive 2009 Vision Grants Research will probe the role of immune cells and invasive human placental cells on development of preeclampsia, a life-threatening disorder of pregnancy Read more ..

SEPTEMBER 2009 University of Mississippi Professor and Clinician Recognized with Preeclampsia Foundation’s Lifetime Achievement Award Martin to Receive Award at Annual Gala in Chicago Read more ..

JULY 2009 Preeclampsia Awareness Evening Set for October in Chicago Gala to Focus Attention on Life-threatening Condition Striking 1 in 12 Pregnancies Read more ..

MAY 2009 Preeclampsia Foundation Garners Prestigious CINE Golden Eagle Award Documentary conveys breadth and depth of experiences from this potentially deadly pregnancy disorder Read more ..

APRIL 2009 State Governors, City Mayor Proclaim Preeclampsia Awareness Month May is Preeclampsia Awareness Month; 18 Awareness Walks across the U.S. and Canada emphasize need for life-saving education and awareness Read more ..

MARCH 2009 Preeclampsia Foundation Announces Availability of Research Grants Vision Grants Awarded for Third Year in a Row, Signifying Patients’ Commitment to Novel Research Read more ..

MARCH 2009 Thousands Get Moving in Two Countries to Raise Awareness of Preeclampsia Fifth Annual Awareness Walk Calls Attention to Serious Disorder Affecting Mothers, Babies Read more ..

JANUARY 2009 Preeclampsia Foundation Names Eleni Tsigas as Executive Director Preeclampsia Foundation Names Eleni Tsigas as Executive DirectorSurvivor and long-time volunteer leader brings strong professional strategic communications and management experience Read more ..

SEPTEMBER 2008 Preeclampsia Foundation and the HELLP Syndrome Society Announce Merger Leslie Weeks, Preeclampsia Board Chair and Steve and Jennifer Bohach, co-founders of the HELLP Syndrome Society tonight announced the two organizations have agreed to a merger that will formally take effect on January 1, 2009. Read more ..

SEPTEMBER 2008 Researchers at Four Major American Universities Receive 2008 Vision Grants University of Chicago - University of Florida - University of Vermont - Yale University Read more ..

SEPTEMBER 2008 2008 Hope Award for Volunteer of the Year Goes to Science Writer Caryn Rogers to be Honored For Dedication and Valuable Service at Annual Benefit Gala Read more ..

AUGUST 2008 Preeclampsia Foundation's "Hope Award for Lifetime Achievement" Goes to Preeclampsia Research Giant Dr. James M. Roberts, Senior Scientist and Founding Director of the Magee-Women Research Institute (Pittsburgh, PA). Read more ..

AUGUST 2008 Preeclampsia Awareness Evening Set for September in Washington, D.C Event to Focus Attention on Life-threatening Condition Striking 1 in 12 Pregnancies Read more ..

MAY 2008 LACK OF PREECLAMPSIA AWARENESS INCREASES RISK OF INFANT MORTALITY Preeclampsia Awareness Month Focuses Attention on Common Complication of Pregnancy and the Impact Education can Make On Health Outcomes Read more ..

JANUARY 2008 EXPANDED 2008 VISION GRANT AWARD PROGRAM ANNOUNCED The Preeclampsia Foundation (PF) announced today that it is expanding its research grant program this year, with a goal of making up to 4 grants from a total pool of $100,000. Read more ..

OCTOBER 2007 2007 Vision Grants Go to Researchers at Northwestern University and University of Pittsburgh Preeclampsia Foundation Encourages Young Investigators Read more ..

OCTOBER 2007 “Saving Grace – A Night of Hope” -- Foundation Holds Gala Fundraiser to Lead Fight Against Preeclampsia Dangerous Pregnancy Complication and Premature Births on the Rise Read more ..

OCTOBER 2007 Foundation Co-Founder Anne Garrett Addison Selected as Honoree in National Volunteer Recognition Program Nominated for L’Oreal 2007 Women of Worth Award Read more ..

SEPTEMBER 2007 Preeclampsia Foundation Welcomes J. Thomas Viall as Executive Director Veteran leader brings broad experience with health and patient advocacy organizations Read more ..

JUNE 2007 Tarpon Tournament Banquet to Support National Health Charity Florida resident’s fundraiser will help organization produce life-saving educational DVD Read more ..

JUNE 2007 Zuras Secures Grant for Preeclampsia Foundation Potomac resident’s efforts will help organization produce life-saving educational DVD for national distribution Read more ..

APRIL 2007 Nine Cities Get Moving to Raise Awareness of Preeclampsia Foundation’s Third Annual Walk-a-Thon Calls Attention to Serious Disorder Affecting Mothers, Babies Read more ..

FEBRUARY 2007 Preeclampsia Foundation and University of Minnesota Present Professional Education Curriculum via Online Technology Continuing Medical Education Credits Available for Education in Preeclampsia, a Potentially Life-Threatening Condition of Pregnancy Read more ..

OCTOBER 2006 Preeclampsia Foundation Awards Physician-Scientists, Volunteer for Offering "Hope" in Tackling Devastating Disorder of Pregnancy Harvard, University of Chicago and University of Washington Physicians Honored Alongside Foundation Volunteer at Annual Benefit Gala Read more ..

OCTOBER 2006 Johnson & Johnson Chairman & CEO William Weldon Joins with San Francisco Bay Area Community Leaders to Raise Funds for Preeclampsia Foundation Education and Awareness Critical to Addressing Life-Threatening Condition Read more ..

SEPTEMBER 2006 Preeclampsia Foundation Partners with March of Dimes to Battle the “Silent Crisis” of Prematurity Foundation Named Official Alliance Member to Assist with Multi-Million Dollar Campaign to Address Escalating Premature Birth Rates Read more ..

NOVEMBER 2005 Inaugural Benefit Gala Raises Over $57,000 for Preeclampsia Research and Education Read more ..

OCTOBER 2005 Preeclampsia Foundation and the Deborah E. Powell Center for Women's Health at the University of Minnesota Present a CME Seminar: Preeclampsia Update Read more ..

SEPTEMBER 2005 Preeclampsia Foundation Hosts Inaugural Event to Raise Awareness and Research Dollars for a Common Pregnancy Disorder with No Known Cure Read more ..

JUNE 2005 Preeclampsia Foundation to Convene 2nd Annual Patient Conference to Address Survivor’s Lifelong Health Issues Maternal Health Experts and Patients Will Examine New Research Which Underscores Lifelong Health Concerns to Preeclampsia Survivors Read more ..

MARCH 2005 Preeclampsia Foundation Launches Inaugural Walk-A-Thon on Mother’s Day Weekend Fundraising Event Seeks to Raise Awareness About a Serious Maternal-Fetal Disorder Read more ..

JANUARY 2005 Preeclampsia Foundation Moves Administrative Office, Expands Board of Directors Read more ..

SEPTEMBER 2004 Preeclampsia Foundation Receives "Standard of Excellence" award from Web Marketing Association The Preeclampsia Foundation is pleased to announce that it has received a 2004 "Standard of Excellence" WebAward from the Web Marketing Association's 7th annual competition. Read more ..

FEBRUARY 2004 Statement Issued About New Discovery New Discovery of Protein "Markers" in Preeclampsia Patients. Read more ..

JULY 2003 Leading Maternal Health Advocates Issue International Call-to-Action Group mandates immediate action for the prevention and treatment of preeclampsia, a neglected disease relative to its prevalence and impact on maternal and infant mortality Read more ..

APRIL 2003 Preeclampsia Foundation Gathers Global Health Leaders and Medical Health Experts At First International Preeclampsia Summit Read more ..

FEBRUARY 2003 Seattle Nonprofit Receives Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Grant to Convene Global Summit Addressing a Leading Cause of Maternal Mortality Maternal Health Leaders From Around the World Will Attend the First International Preeclampsia Summit Sponsored by the Preeclampsia Foundation Read more ..