Thank you to everyone around the world who walked for Post-Intensive Care Syndrome during the month of September 2024.

In total, close to 1,000 people walked to raise awareness of PICS and celebrate survivorship, either at one of 14 host sites or at home with family or friends.

Stay tuned for next year’s International Walk 4PICS

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Saturday, September 27, 2025
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Of those who survive critical illness, many experience Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)—a collection of new or worsening impairments in the cognitive, physical, or mental health realm after a stay in the ICU1.

5,000,000
patients are admitted annually to U.S. intensive care units (ICUs)2.
80%
of patients who are mechanically ventilated experience delirium3

We have organized a simple walk of any number of miles to challenge our bodies while raising awareness of this complicated syndrome. Individuals can walk anywhere in the world, either on their own or with loved ones. It is our desire that every ICU survivor living with PICS knows they are not alone and that there is hope and support for their journey.

If you can’t walk on September 28, walk on any day in September. Walk wherever you are for as far as you are able.

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2024 Hosts

Thank you to the organizations and individuals who hosted walks in 2024. Stay tuned for 2025 walk locations.

United States

Orlando, FL
Indianapolis, IN
Baltimore, MD

University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center

Charlotte, NC

Atrium Health

Lincoln, NE

Bryan Health

Philadelphia, PA

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia PediatricI ntensive Care Unit

Pittsburgh, PA

UPMC Mercy Hospital

Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt University Medical Center
VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System

Houston, TX

Houston Methodist Hospital

England

Chester, England

Critical Care Support Network

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