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SCAD Research, Inc, an all-volunteer nonprofit, is dedicated to raising awareness & funds to support the most promising research. We've donated a total of $800,000 to research since 2011. Our goal this year is to donate an additional $200,000 in order to reach a total of one million dollars. Read on to see how you can help.

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Minnesota SCADaddle - St Paul - Sept. 7
West Coast SCADaddle - San Diego, CA - Sept 28
Lehigh Valley SCADaddle - Center Valley, PA - Oct. 12
Virtual SCADaddle - anytime, anyplace
Plus...
3 marvelous quilts you could own
Voices of SCAD Videos

MN SCADaddle - Sept. 7 - Still Time to Register

Online registration is still open! Register today for a fun time while raising money for a great cause - research. Before and after 5K activities are planned for everyone.

SCAD Reunion
We are honored to have Dr. Sharonne Hayes and Dr. Marysia Tweet join us this weekend and present Mayo Clinic's latest research findings at the SCAD Reunion Dinner on Friday night. Click SCAD Reunio n for additional information and to make a reservation. Space is limited.

Our Sponsors
We appreciate our sponsors especially the Herman Family (Presenting), C4 Technical Services (Supporting), RJ Construction & the Johnson Family (Patron Sponsors).

Heart Quilt

This beautiful quilt made by survivor Mary Manderscheid could be yours. Simply go to Heart Quilt for additional information about this quilt and to purchase a ticket(s) @ $10 each. Drawing will be held on Sept. 7 at the end of the MN 5K. Winner need not be present. We will ship.

Heart Chevrons Quilt

Thank you survivor Andrea Lien for donating this wonderful quilt to help raise funds for research. Go to Heart Chevrons for more information and purchase a ticket or two @ $10 each. Drawing will take place on Sept. 7 at the end of the MN 5K. Winner need not be present. We will ship.

West Coast SCADaddle - Sept. 28

Register today for our 5th annual West Coast SCADaddle in San Diego! You won't be disappointed. Register by Sept 2 to guarantee your 5K t-shirt.

This year's West Coast will be a timed run/walk at beautiful Crown Point Park, Mission Bay, a new location. There will be a silent auction, face painting, music and complimentary slices of pizza for lunch made on site by Criscito Pizza. Medals will be given to top three male/female finishers overall and within a variety of age categories.

Research Presentation
Dr. Sharonne Hayes will be joining us this weekend and present Mayo Clinic's latest research findings at 1:30 Sat. to all interested. This is a great opportunity to ask questions.

SCAD Reunion Events
Join us for a great time at two SCAD Reunion events - Friday evening at a photo studio with an outside deck in Old Town and Saturday dinner at Fireside by the Patio, Liberty Station. For more details and to make a reservation, go to SCAD Reunion.

Sponsors
Sponsorship of the 5K by businesses and organizations is key to raising additional money for research. We have a number of sponsorship opportunities. If you know of a potential sponsor, email 5kwestcoast@scadresearch.org.

West Coast SCADaddle Quilt

This one-of-a-one work of art was made by Bonnie Bucknams, a renown quilter and aunt of SCAD survivor Jolene Holmstrand. Go to West Coast SCADaddle Quilt for more information and to purchase tickets @ $10 each. The drawing will take place on Sept. 28. Winner need not be present; we will ship.

Lehigh Valley - Oct. 12

Registrations are coming in for our 4th annual Lehigh Valley in Upper Saucon Township Community Park in Center Valley, PA. Register today for our run/walk to raise money for research. Medals will be given to top three male/female runners overall and within a variety of age categories. All runners will be timed.

SCAD Reunion Events
Plans are underway for SCAD Reunion events for SCAD survivors, their supporters and families whose loved ones did not survive. Details coming soon.

Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors especially Lehigh Valley Health Network (Patron Sponsor). Please contact 5keastcoast@scadresearch.org if you know of a potential sponsor.

Participate Virtually!

If you cannot attend a 5K in person this year, you can still participate any time and place by registering as a Virtual Participant. Registered virtual participants receive a t-shirt and an opportunity to raise funds for research. This is a great way to help achieve this year's goal of donating an additional $200,000 to reach one million dollars for research.

Give the Gift of a Lifetime!

Our new registration tool provides an easy way to give someone a gift certificate to one of our upcoming 5K SCADaddles. Simply go to the the fundraising page of your choice (MN, CA, PA) and click the Buy as a Gift button.

Your recipient will have a wonderful time, while creating lasting memories.

Voices of SCAD Series

Thank you to these survivors who shared their personal SCAD stories with Nick D’Orazio at several 5Ks. These are the videos completed so far...more to come.

Thank you Nick for sharing your time and talent to help raise awareness.

SCAD Store Plus More

Sharpen up your fall wardrobe plus more by shopping the SCAD Store where you'll find SCAD clothing and accessories, SCAD enamel pins, medical alert jewelry and quality, handmade cards. We receive a % of all purchases.

Additional Ways to Help Raise Money for Research

Purchase beautiful Heart Inspired SCAD bracelets from SOLSISS Jewelry.
Buy items from Amazon through AmazonSmile using our unique link https://smile.amazon.com/ch/45-2678388
Set up a birthday fundraiser through Facebook for SCAD Research

Of course, individual donations are always welcome!

Happy Labor Day!

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Labor Day. We would especially like to thank our volunteers who perform a labor of love for SCAD Research, Inc. in order to raise SCAD awareness & funds for much needed research.