In October, I'll be running the 2024 Chicago Marathon to raise money for Every Mother Counts, an organization that advocates for all people to have access to quality, respectful, and equitable maternity care Although most maternal deaths are preventable, one woman dies every two minutes from complications of childbirth and pregnancy. This issue is more severe in developing countries, but the United States is the only industrialized nation with a rising maternal death rate. Today, women are more likely to die during pregnancy and childbirth than their mothers. This is further heightened at the intersection of race-based discrimination and poverty. EMC's approach envisions "a world where all women have the opportunity to enter motherhood and not only survive, but thrive." I'm thrilled to be partnering with an organization that is doing so much to advance maternal health policies and provide resources on local, national, and international levels. It doesn't have to be this way! Any amount that you can contribute will be greatly appreciated and will go towards EMC's transformative work in this area.