PUSH
The Big
TO END PREVENTABLE STILLBIRTH
October 15th, 2022
Washington, DC
Picture it: 23,000 empty strollers, parading past the steps of Congress - one for every child lost in the past year.
It's time to show the nation what 23,000 babies looks like. Join us.
We've come together to say enough is ENOUGH.
Stillbirth steals the lives of 65 babies every single day in the US.
Many of these deaths are preventable.
These babies are our babies. We are THEIR VOICE.
And we will not be silenced.
Stillbirth by the Numbers
20+
Weeks into pregnancy that a stillbirth occurs (ie, after setting up the nursery)
65
American babies born still every. single. day. all deeply loved & missed
3
Kindergarten classes - one whole school bus - of children dying each & every day
75%
US stillbirths that could be prevented if we matched our best int'l counterparts
183rd
US Rank in Average Rate of Reduction of Stillbirth (ARR) out of 195 countries
50%
Increased likelihood of severe maternal complications for stillbirth mothers
>2x
Risk for Black pregnant parents of suffering a stillbirth vs. white parents
Click here for more stillbirth facts & shareable graphics
The Big PUSH - Oct 15th, 2022
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY, OCT 14th (Pre-event)
7pm
WELCOME EVENT
Come meet other families! Details TBA
SATURDAY, OCT 15th
10am
AWARENESS FAIR
Join us on the Mall to learn from our partner orgs!
1pm
RALLY START
Rally together to call for change
2pm
EMPTY STROLLER MARCH
Push 23,000 strollers/carriers past Congress (1.0 mi)
3pm
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Remembrance ceremony & upbeat musical guests
4:30
CLOSING REMARKS
Final speakers and event close
Other Local Events (Post-event)
7pm
INT'L WAVE OF LIGHT
Light candles for PaIL Remembrance Day
SUNDAY, OCT 16th (Post-event)
10am
FAREWELL BRUNCH
Say goodbye & next action steps! Details TBA
The National Mall
7th St. SW & Independence Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20560
More info coming soon about transportation, parking, lodging, etc. - stay tuned!
Register below (free!) to receive email updates as plans evolve!
Email info@pushpregnancy.org w/ questions
Sign me up!
STEP 1: RSVP on Eventbrite
STEP 2: Amplify!
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Thank you for your dedication to ending preventable stillbirth and improving pregnancy outcomes for all families. Enough is enough. Change is here.
This event is free and family-friendly!
Please RSVP on Eventbrite and we'll keep you in the loop as event plans evolve!
Sponsors (tiers) and partner orgs are welcome - please email us to learn more.
Covid-19 Notice: We are keeping a close eye on the Covid situation and will adapt accordingly, but are hopeful that we'll be able to safely gather this fall.
For Families. For Babies.
For Change.