Christina Bohn Memorial 5K for PMDD Awareness

🏃‍♀️ Event Overview

The Christina Bohn Memorial 5K for PMDD Awareness is a timed run, or it can be walked at your leisure. It is hosted by the Christina Bohn Foundation and is partnering with the International Association for Premenstrual Disorders (IAPMD) Ignite Your Fight Series. The Christina Bohn Foundation and IAPMD are non-profit, 501(c)(3) organizations dedicated to raising awareness of and supporting those with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and Premenstrual Exacerbation (PME).

🎉 Second Annual Celebration

This is the second annual Christina Bohn Memorial 5K for PMDD Awareness. We are celebrating the second anniversary of Missouri's PMDD Awareness Day, which is on Christina's birthday, October 2.

• In Memory of Christina: Christina died by suicide on November 3, 2021, at the age of 33.
• Vibrant Life: She was the mother of two young children and had a background as a thoracic ICU nurse and trained vocalist and pianist.
• Relentless Battle: For over eleven years, she battled debilitating symptoms of PMDD.
• Tragic Outcome: After years without an accurate diagnosis, Christina found the correct one just three months before her passing.

💔 The Importance of Awareness

Christina's story is heartbreaking, and, sadly, it is common among PMDD sufferers.

• Cyclical Disorder: PMDD is a cyclical, hormone-based mood disorder.
• Severe Impact: Over 30% of sufferers will consider or attempt to end their own lives.
• Widespread Issue: PMDD affects millions of women worldwide, many of whom remain undiagnosed.
• Long Diagnosis Time: The average wait for an accurate diagnosis of PMDD is 12 years.

🏅 Race Details

This is a timed, Trail Sisters Approved 5K run/walk. Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each category. We will also recognize the top female and male finishers.

🤰 Pregnancy and Postpartum Policy

Whether planned or unplanned, an expected or unexpected start or end to a pregnancy, healing and recovery time are required for a woman's overall health. Trail Sisters recommends at least one to two years deferral depending on the race distance. If you have started or ended a pregnancy after having registered for this 5K, we will be happy to refund your money.

For more information and to register, please visit Christina Bohn Memorial 5K for PMDD Awareness.