Walk With Purpose (1-5k)

Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 12:00 PM | Major Marshall Trail, Dan Ryan Loop – Central Picnic Grove #3

Every Step Has A Story. Every Mile Holds A Meaning. BA NIA Is Our Promise.

Join BA NIA, Inc. for our Maternal Health Walk As We Walk With Purpose 2026. Be a part of our signature annual fundraising and awareness walk dedicated to advancing Black maternal health, birth equity, and reproductive justice.

Black mothers and babies continue to face preventable health disparities before, during, and after childbirth. BA NIA Inc. advances reproductive justice and health equity for Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) in Chicagoland. We do this by providing culturally grounded birthing/doula support, education, advocacy, work-force development and resources. Through this work, BA NIA is committed to encouraging and empowering birthing people and their families throughout every stage of their reproductive health journey.

Your participation in this walk helps to fund:

Maternal Health and Childbirth Education
Birthing Assistants (Doula) and Birth Support Services
Birth Equity Initiatives
Postpartum and Family Support Programs
Community Outreach and Advocacy

Our Goal: Bringing together 300+ Walkers, 50 Community Partners, and raise $35,000 to expand life-changing programs to reach more families in our communities.

Your Support Matters: Whether you register to walk, create a fundraising team, become a sponsor, or make a donation. Every contribution makes a meaningful impact.

Together, we can create healthier pregnancies, healthier births, and healthier communities.

Join Us: Saturday, September 19, 2026, as we take every step towards a future where every mother, every baby, and every family has the opportunity to thrive.

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Reducing infant and maternal mortality one step at a time!

BA NIA INC'S ANNUAL MATERNAL HEALTH WALK 2026

Reducing infant and maternal mortality one step at a time!

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