September 17, 2016
There were many highlights of our 2nd 5K SCADaddle weekend September 9-10 in Carlsbad, CA. The weekend started out on Friday evening with a Meet & Greet for survivors and their supporters. Those attending enjoyed meeting each other, Sharonne Hayes MD and Jeanne Theis PhD from Mayo Clinic SCAD Research Program, and Bob Alico, founder and president of SCAD Research, Inc.
About 275 participants including 35 survivors ran/walked on Saturday. Participants took part in a warm up led by the Oceanside Jazzercise Center. Matt Baylow, meteorologist from CBS News 8 San Diego emceed the 5K and reminded everyone to wear sunscreen even though it was cloudy! As they crossed the finish line, participants received a medal, enjoyed a silent auction, various vendor booths and a complimentary lunch.
At 1:00 Dr. Hayes and Dr. Theis shared Mayo Clinic’s latest research findings at the Discovery Center. Their presentation was streamed live and recorded. https://www.facebook.com/ScadResearchInc/app/142371818162/.
The weekend was capped by a Survivor Reunion Dinner where survivors and their supporters enjoyed a cash bar social, appetizers, dinner and of course dessert. At the dinner, survivors were asked to share something positive about their SCAD experience.
We are grateful to Kaiser Permanente Cardiology Department – San Diego for partnering with us this year. Thank you to all of our sponsors especially our Patron Sponsors: Holster Brands, Humana and Tire’s Warehouse.
A big thank you goes to the committee who spent many hours planning this year’s very successful 5K weekend. Ellen Robin, chair of the 2016 planning committee, announced that there will be a third annual SCADaddle weekend in 2017!