2025 Chicagoland 5k SCADaddle© for Research
Saturday, June 07, 2025
Another successful Chicagoland chip-timed run/walk took place on June 7, 2025 at Danada Forest Preserve, Wheaton, IL. This was Chicagoland’s 12th 5K raising funds for research and SCAD awareness!
Prior to the start of the 5K, participants lined up along both sides of the trail and recognized SCAD survivors as they processed together towards the start line.
All runners/walkers were timed. Gift certificates were awarded to the overall 1st place male finisher and the overall 1st place female finisher. Overall 2nd and 3rd place male/female finishers and top three finishers by age categories received a special heart-shaped cookie. Medals were given to all participants.
During the SCADaddle, participants browsed items from the SCAD store and enjoyed refreshments as well as face painting.
News, support and excitement were in the air on June 6, 2025 at our 12th annual Chicagoland SCAD Social Reunion & Presentation. Registrants enjoyed a wonderful Italian dinner at Maggiano’s Little Italy Restaurant, Naperville, IL.
The SCAD Social Reunion is always a weekend highlight. For some the reunion was an opportunity to reconnect with those they had met over the years. While for others, this was the first time they meet another survivor in person. Those who lost loved ones to SCAD, our SCAD Angels, also attend the SCAD Reunion.
Ellen Robin, SCAD Research, Inc’s President, welcomed both those present in person and online. She introduced Dr. Sharonne Hayes from Mayo Clinic SCAD Research Program who presented Mayo’s latest research findings.
Dr. Hayes talked about what is currently known about SCAD; published research papers and Mayo’s collaborative efforts with other institutions who are studying SCAD. After her formal presentation, Dr. Hayes took questions from both the in person and virtual audiences. Click here to watch her presentation along with the Q&A portion that follows.
Thank you to everyone who has participated in Mayo Clinic’s research as well as those who have raised money to advance research. As noted in Dr. Hayes’ presentation, participation in research and everyone’s fundraising efforts are paying off!
We appreciate Nick D’Orazio for sharing his expertise streaming the Chicagoland presentation again this year. Nick lost his wife Mary to SCAD several years ago.
Sponsors play a key role in helping to raise money for research. Money raised through SCAD Research, Inc. helps to fund the most promising research.
Thank you to this year’s sponsors especially
$25,000+
Corporate Sponsor
Albany, MN
(Corporate Headquarters)
$500+
Partner Sponsor
Automotive Internet Media*
Hinsdale, IL
Scopelitis –
Scopelitis, Garvin, Lights, Hanson & Feary Law Firm
Indianapolis, IN
$250+
Benefactor Sponsor
J Meyer & Associates*
Naperville, IL
*We would also like to recognize these businesses for being our sponsors since our first SCADaddle in 2012.
SCAD Research, Inc. is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization. We truly appreciate Tara Anderson for her hard work again this year! Tara’s sister is a SCAD survivor.
We are also grateful to Tara’s sister, her parents and all of the volunteers who helped Tara along the way.
SCAD Research Inc.: WE Make Research Happen Now©