MAAME, Inc. 3rd Annual Run, Walk & Stroll

Vendor & Community Health Fair

Run for Moms. Walk for Doulas. Stroll for Birth Justice.

📅 Saturday, April 25, 2026
📍 Shepard Middle Magnet School | 2401 Dakota St, Durham, NC 27707
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Why Your Presence Here Matters

North Carolina is in a maternal health crisis.

The state received a D+ on the March of Dimes maternal and infant health report card. Between 2018 and 2022, the maternal mortality rate reached 26.7 deaths per 100,000 live births. In 2023 alone, 834 infants did not survive their first year.

These are not just statistics. They represent families across our communities who deserve better — and organizations like yours have a role to play in changing that reality.

The MAAME 3rd Annual Run, Walk & Stroll brings together hundreds of community members united by a shared commitment to healthier births and stronger families. The Vendor & Community Health Fair places your organization directly in front of this engaged, mission-aligned audience.

This is not just an event. It is a movement — and your table is a seat at the table.

Who Attends

Our participants are community members who are actively invested in maternal health, family wellness, and community-rooted solutions. They include:

Expecting and postpartum families
Doulas, midwives, and maternal health advocates
Healthcare providers and community health workers
Faith community leaders and social service professionals
Local families with children of all ages

This is a highly engaged, cause-driven audience. They show up because they care — and they remember the organizations that show up with them.

Vendor Opportunities

Vendor Type	Fee
Community Vendor (nonprofits, grassroots & community organizations)	$100
Small Business Vendor	$175
Health & Wellness Vendor (clinics, providers, health services)	$250
Corporate Vendor	$500

All vendor registrations include:

Reserved table space at the Vendor & Community Health Fair
Recognition across event materials and communications
Direct access to hundreds of community participants
Alignment with a trusted, community-rooted maternal health organization

Ideal Vendor Partners

We welcome organizations and businesses that align with our mission of community health, family wellness, and equitable care. This includes:

Maternal, infant, and reproductive health providers
Mental health and wellness services
Nutrition, fitness, and holistic wellness businesses
Child and family resource organizations
Community-based nonprofits and advocacy groups
Local artisans and mission-aligned small businesses

What Our Community Says

"My delivery experience was everything I wanted, plus more. My doula was proactive, supportive, and helped me understand the connection between my mental health and womb health." — J. Smith, MAAME Family

"EatWell has been such a great benefit to my family. We've been able to incorporate fresh fruits and vegetables into our meals, and I'm feeling much better." — K. Wells, MAAME EatWell Program

"I feel more confident in my day-to-day life. The program gave me coping tools, community, and support." — K. Green, MAAME Maternal Mental Health Program

Secure Your Space

Vendor registration closes Friday, April 17, 2026. Space is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

To register or for inquiries, contact:

Naeemah Kelly naeemah@maameinc.org www.maameinc.org

We look forward to building a healthier, stronger village — together.

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