Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection

Accept the SCAD Heart Attack Awareness Challenges — Feb 18-24

February 12, 2024

SCAD Heart Attack Awareness Week© is February 18-24, 2024! During the week, we will be posting a new challenge each day. We hope you will join in on the fun and accept each day’s challenge! Together, we can continue to raise awareness about SCAD! Check our Facebook, X (Twitter) and Instagram pages each day starting […]

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Wear Red & Go Red for Women – Feb 2

January 30, 2024

The month of February has been set aside as American Heart Month to raise awareness about heart disease. Heart Disease is the number one killer in both men and women. February 2 is Wear Red Day and Go Red for Women. So, dig out some red clothes and help spread awareness. According to the CDC […]

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$145,000 to Research!

December 31, 2023

As we look forward to a new year, we want to pause for a few minutes to celebrate our 2023 $145,000 donation to the groundbreaking SCAD research at Mayo Clinic under the leadership of Dr. Sharonne Hayes. Thank you to everyone who has helped to raise this fantastic amount of money to advance research. The […]

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December Greetings!

December 21, 2023

As the new president of the board, I am very honored and very proud to say that we have continued to make great strides over the last nine months, and will continue the great work of the previous board going forward. We have elected six new board members, for a total of nine Board Members. The […]

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End of Year Donation

December 5, 2023

During this time of the year, SCAD Research, Inc. (SRI) Board of Directors determines our year-end donation to research. The decision is based on the amount of funds we have raised throughout the year and anticipated 2024 expenses. Since we are an all-volunteer organization, our overhead is low. Now is the perfect time to make […]

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Greater Lehigh Valley SCADaddle (PA) Highpoints!

October 12, 2023

The 6th annual Greater Lehigh Valley 5k SCADaddle for Research timed run/walk on September 30, 2023 wrapped up our 2023 SCADaddle season in style! Friday Evening Survivors and their supporters gathered around several reserved fire pits at Quakertown Trolley Barn Public Market on Friday evening, September 29. This was a wonderful opportunity to meet others […]

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Michigan SCADaddle Highlights!

October 5, 2023

Our 2nd annual Michigan 5k SCADaddle for Research fun run/walk on September 23, 2023 was a great success! Besides raising thousands of dollars for research, a fun time was enjoyed by all. Highlights The SCADaddle took place at beautiful Lake St. Clair Metropark in Harrison Township, MI on the paved course which winds among the […]

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Dr. Patricia Best, Mayo Clinic, SCAD Presentation

September 26, 2023

Dr. Patricia Best presented the latest findings from the Mayo Clinic SCAD Research Program, Rochester, MN at the West Coast Reunion on Sept. 8 in San Diego. After her presentation, she answered numerous questions from both the in-person and virtual audiences. The presentation with Q&A was live streamed and is available on our YouTube channel. […]

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West Coast SCADaddle Weekend a Success!

September 22, 2023

Our 7th annual West Coast 5k SCADaddle Weekend on September 8-9, 2023 was a great success!! It had all the ingredients of a wonderful SCADaddle – an opportunity for survivors, supporters, and families who lost a loved one to SCAD (SCAD Angels) to meet and support each other. The weekend was a lot of fun […]

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Dr. Particia Best, Mayo Clinic, SCAD Presentation, Live Streaming, Sept. 8, 2023

September 4, 2023

We are honored that Dr. Patricia Bests from Mayo Clinic SCAD Research Team will be joining us on Sept. 8 at the West Coast SCAD Social/Reunion. She will present Mayo’s latest research findings and answer questions afterwards as time permits from both the in-person and virtual audiences. Dr. Best is an interventional cardiologist. We will […]

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