Buffalo NY truly is "The City of Good Neighbors".  The Climb Out of the Darkness Walk has been taking place in Buffalo for a few years now and the support for this cause continues to grow.  I am so proud of our city for shining a light on postpartum mental health.  Please join us this year as we Climb Out on June 20 at 10am as a Virtual Climb from the safety of your chosen location. Please follow social distancing recommendations.

Each year we try to keep funds right here in the Buffalo area.  Our goal is to again forge a community partnership with a local organization to benefit women in this area - more details to come on this (it's in the works!).  Last year we raised $9423!  75% of that stayed right in Buffalo to support refugee and immigrant mothers at Jericho Road's Priscilla project.  This year we are happy to partner with Buffalo Prenatal Perinatal Network. 

One in 7 women in Buffalo will experience a postpartum mood or anxiety disorder or other postpartum mental health complication.  So if you know 7 mothers, you know someone who has been affected. 

The Climb Out of the Darkness the world's largest event raising funds and awareness for the mental health of new families operated by Postpartum Support International. The Climb is a community walk and international fundraiser for survivors, providers, and members of the community to come together. 

Raising awareness for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, The Climb brings our community together to shine a light on a darkness we often don't speak about. Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders are the most common complication of pregnancy and childbirth. 

We share stories of hope and celebrate recovery as we gather together to raise money, raise awareness and give a voice to those who no longer have one and walk together to symbolize our 'Climb' Out of the Darkness.