April 12, 2018
SCAD Research, Inc. just received the Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar! The Platinum Seal of Transparency is GuideStar’s newest and highest level of recognition. In 2016 (the most recent year with financial data available) 97% of our revenue supported research. You can donate to SCAD Research, Inc. with confidence knowing we donate the vast […]
March 28, 2018
Exciting news, American Heart Association released a Scientific Statement: Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: Current State of the Science. Click the link for an abstract and to download the 33 page statement. Under the leadership of Dr. Sharonne Hayes from Mayo Clinic SCAD Research Program, an impressive international group SCAD experts spent about a year synthesizing […]
February 9, 2018
We are staking a claim to the third full week of February during Heart Month and declaring it SCAD Heart Attack Awareness Week! During the week of February 18 – 24, we are counting on you to help raise awareness about spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) and the need for research to: Friends, family and […]
January 22, 2018
If you missed the September SCAD presentation by Dr. Sharonne Hayes (Mayo Clinic SCAD Research Program) and Dr. Jennifer Tremmel (Stanford Medical Center) at the West Coast 5K SCADaddle in California, you can watch it on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdsdvQW8jGU&feature=youtu.be Please like and comment on the video on YouTube. The more likes and comments we […]
If you are looking for beautiful handmade note cards, look no further! Check out Cards w/Cause https://cardswithcause.com/ for unique note cards designed and created by SCAD survivor Diane Berger. Not only will you be able to use these beautiful note cards for all occasions, Diane will donate all profits to SCAD Research! The cards come […]
December 1, 2017
We wanted to share the letter we received from Dr. Sharonne Hayes expressing her gratitude to all of you on behalf of Mayo Clinic SCAD Research Program Team for our $200,000 donation to help further their groundbreaking research. In addition to expressing the research team’s gratitude, Dr. Hayes describes the multidisciplinary team’s accomplishments and future […]
October 31, 2017
Mark your calendar for these SCADaddles planned so far in 2018. You’ll have lots of fun while raising money for a great cause! Watch for additional details in 2018: 2018 USA Event Date Location Other Activities 1st annual Southwest FL 5K – Mid April Sarasota, FL 7th annual National (IL) 5K – June 2* Wheaton, […]
October 2, 2017
Our third annual 5K in Carlsbad CA took place on September 9 and was a great success. Tens of thousands of dollars were raised for much needed research! The weekend began on Friday, Sept. 8 with a Meet & Greet. Bob Alico, founder of SCAD Research, welcomed survivors and talked about future plans. Over 290 […]
October 1, 2017
Most people who experience a SCAD survive; unfortunately some do not. Those who do not survive leave behind families who become part of the SCAD community. SCAD Research has started a closed Facebook Group called SCAD Angels for families whose loved ones did not survive. To join, click https://www.facebook.com/groups/SCADGriefSupport/ SCAD Angels purpose is to provide […]
July 15, 2017
Register today to join survivors and supporters for our 3rd West Coast 5K fun run/walk for research on September 9 in beautiful Carlsbad, California. Registered participants receive a participation medal and a 5K t-shirt. Special events are planned on Friday and Saturday evenings for survivors and supporters including families whose loved ones did not survive. […]