Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection
February 15-21, 2026 SCAD Heart Attack Awareness Week© is February 15-21. This is the perfect week to spread the word about spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), a poorly understood cause of a heart attack. Wondering what you can do to raise awareness about SCAD? Here are a few simple ideas that can definitely make a […]
As we begin 2026 and jump into a new year of SCADaddles©, we want to pause and celebrate what you made possible in 2025. Together, we achieved: • A $200,000 donation to the Mayo Clinic SCAD Research Program, Rochester MN – this is the largest amount we have donated to research since we started in […]
As we wrap up another incredible year, our hearts are full of gratitude for the amazing SCAD community that continues to come together with such purpose and passion. In 2025, our SCADaddles brought hope and connection to six cities, uniting more than 1,300 participants— survivors, families, friends, and supporters — all moving together for a […]
Is Making a Donation to SCAD Research Inc. on your end-of-year to-do list? Why not make your donation on or before Giving Tuesday, December 2, 2025? Giving Tuesday is a global movement that inspires generosity and reminds us how small acts of kindness can transform the world. This year, we invite you to support SCAD […]
Are you a SCAD survivor? Has SCAD affected your family or friends? Let your voice be heard! You can use the "Tell Your Story" link below to submit your information and it will be posted in the blog section of the website (see "Read Stories"). Or, tell your story in a video and send it to us by email. Short (2-3 minute) videos will be posted on our youtube channel.