Gather with your family, friends, healthcare providers, and support group members for a day of IC/BPS awareness and an empowering experience for people living with IC/BPS!

Take the steps to:

• Raise funds to advance IC/BPS research, education, and advocacy
• Promote IC/BPS awareness in local communities
• Create communities of support for IC/BPS patients and families

Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) is recurring pelvic pain, pressure, or discomfort in the bladder and pelvic region, often associated with urinary frequency (needing to go often) and urgency (feeling a strong need to go). IC/BPS can affect anyone, with more than 12 million people in the US experiencing symptoms.

HOST: Jeffrey Proctor, MD

Registration fee for the in-person event is $20 (includes Step Up for IC/BPS t-shirt and IC awareness bracelet). Children under 16 are free (t-shirt not included).

The event will consist of:

• Remarks from Dr. Jeffrey Proctor, Georgia Urology and member of the ICA’s Medical Advisory Board. Dr. Proctor has been involved in national research protocols for IC/BPS serving as principal investigator for a national, multi-center study.
• Stretching
• One mile walk through Dellinger Park.
• Stay for a meet-n-greet with healthcare providers, ICA board members, fellow IC/BPS patients, and caregivers following the Walk.

Register by midnight on Friday, September 10th to be guaranteed your Step Up for IC/BPS t-shirt!