Join PDSA in our 3rd national event to raise urgently needed funds for research and support programs that help thousands of patients and families who are affected by ITP, an unpredictable and potentially life-threatening disease.

Pump it Up for Platelets! ~ for a world free of ITP

We need your help! Volunteers are needed to coordinate and participate in walks in local communities.  No event is too small – we are happy to help you plan and execute your walk of any size.

Does your health or other commitments prevent you from organizing or participating in a local walk? Don’t be left out of the excitement - organize or participate in our Virtual Walk! Whether you organize a team of Virtual Walk participants or register as a participant, it’s a great way to help spread awareness and raise funds. When you register for the Virtual Walk, you will receive a free t-shirt too! Contact Nancy Potthast, Director of Marketing at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  for more information and to get started!

Each year, PDSA and dedicated volunteers have had astounding results increasing funding for ITP education, support, research, and awareness through charity events. Our grassroots volunteers are PDSA’s link to increase national awareness by connecting local communities. Your local Walk/Run will bring families and friends together to help facilitate the mission of PDSA to raise awareness of this disease and support research.PDSA is funded by the generous contributions of individual members and donors, fundraising events, and industry supporters. However, the tumultuous economy continues to have an impact on corporate giving. That is why PDSA relies on the efforts of our generous volunteers and individual donors, which helps us provide valued services and programs for patients and families struggling to live with ITP and other platelet disorders.

So put on your walkin’ shoes! It’s a great way to engage your community, have fun, and Pump it Up for Platelets! ~ for a world free of ITP

PDSA is a 501 (c) 3 organization. All donations are tax deductible.

How to Participate:

To organize an event, please contact Nancy Potthast at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
To partipate in or to donate to an existing event, click on one of the links below.

Download our Walk/Run Guide:

Walk/Run Guide

2011 Local Walk/Run Web site Pages:

• St. Lambert, Quebec (September 11, 2011)

• Arlington, WA (September 24, 2011)

• Hannibal, NY (September 24, 2011)

• Milwaukee/Oconomowoc, WI (September 24, 2011)

• Burlington, CT (October 30, 2011)

• Rockville Centre, NY (November 6, 2011)

• North Babylon, NY (November 20, 2011)

• Basking Ridge, NJ (July 24, 2011)
   - The NJ PDSA for Erik Team
   - The Rainbow Team in Memory of Erik

• Albany, NY (June 4, 2011)

• Dandrige, TN (April 29, 2011)

(Check back often as we add more Walk/Run locations!)

Virtual Walk Sites

(coming soon)

2010 Walk/Run Web site Pages

2010 Walk/Run Stories of Hope

Downloadable Forms:

• • Pledge Sheet (.pdf)
• • In-Kind Donation Request (.pdf)
• • Matching Gift Form (.pdf)

We Thank our Walk/Run Sponsors:

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsor

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