London Pirates run Tough Mudder for AFE Foundation & Natalie Cook

Matthew Greig is raising money for AFE Foundation
In memory of Natalie Cook
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AFE is a life-threatening, acute, and unexpected birth complication that affects both mother and baby. It is a leading cause of maternal death and suffering across the globe and is estimated to affect 1 in every 40,000 births. The AFE Foundation, a non-profit organization established in 2008 by an AFE survivor, is a unique coalition of affected families, respected clinicians, world-renowned researchers, and engaged advocates working together to accomplish 3 key initiatives: Advancing research to better understand, treat, diagnose, and someday prevent AFE. In 2013, the AFE Foundation joined into a formal collaboration with Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas in the United States and established the international Amniotic Fluid Embolism Registry ™ . Promoting awareness and education for the medical community through participation at various clinical meetings, grand rounds, and CME events. The foundation also provides access to safety bundles and published literature to aid in the management and diagnosis of AFE. Offering support to the patients, families, and care providers affected through access to accurate and timely information, outcome specific resources, and connecting them to our community forums.

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On Saturday 30 April, London Pirates (Jonny, Jim and myself Matt Greig) will run 12 miles with gruelling obstacles in Tough Mudder London West (Henley). Tough Mudder is an obstacle marathon. 

We are running in Memory of Natalie Cook who passed away during an AFE (Amniotic Fluid Embolism) complication whilst giving birth. AFE is Amniotic Fluid Embolism - an unpreventable, unpredictable and often fatal complication of pregnancy. 1 in every 40,000 births will suffer an AFE.

London Pirates would like to raise money to support the AFE Foundation charity. Any donations would be gratefully accepted! 

Huge thank-you to Naomi Cole (Natalie's sister) and Miranda Klassen (USA founder of the AFE Foundation) for their hard work in setting up this JustGiving link to AFE and for their ongoing work in raising awareness for AFE and people affected by AFE. 


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