This is our story and why we need your help.

My sister Lisa Mary suffered from pregnancy and postpartum depression during and after the birth of my niece. During her struggle with this illness, I saw first hand the deep emotional pain and suffering that postpartum depression causes moms and their loved ones. I also witnessed the terrible stigma this illness brings upon moms and the suffering in silence they feel forced to endure.

It was an experience that I didn’t want other moms, dads and families to go through.

So, I decided that I would make a pact – a pact with my sister and with her daughter Charlotte too – a promise to break the silence of postpartum depression, celebrate our courageous mothers and fathers, and build sounds of hope for all those families who may be suffering.

That’s how the Sounds of Silence, Friends of the Postpartum Resource Center of New York was born.

The Sounds of Silence 5K Run/Walk/Stroller-Walk in Memory of Lisa Mary Reilly is an annual event now in it's eighth year. The goal of this event is to raise awareness for pregnancy and postpartum depression/anxiety and to raise funds for the essential programs and services of the Postpartum Resource Center of New York.

A special focus of this event is supporting the Lisa Mary Reilly Visioning Educational Series, which is part of Project 62™- Building a Perinatal Mental Wellness Parent Support Network and Safety Net in every New York State community.

Now you can be part of this important cause.

Join us in helping to raise funds for the 8th Annual Sounds of Silence Run/Walk/Stroller-Walk event. Become a fundraiser in an event that benefits the moms, dads, and families in your community.

Raise $100 or more as an individual fundraiser and receive a refund for your registration!  Awards for Top Fundraiser and Top Team Fundraiser!

The Sounds of Silence, Friends of the Postpartum Resource Center of New York is a fundraising committee of the PRCNY. All proceeds contributed support the essential programs and services of the Postpartum Resource Center of New York, Inc., a 501(c)(3) IRS recognized non-profit organization. Tax ID# 11-3449880.

Any payment by check should be made payable to: Postpartum Resource Center of New York.

Sincerely yours,

Erin Mascaro
Event Co-Chairperson/Race Director