SCAD Heart Attack Awareness Week, New 5K Registrations Open + View this email in your browser

SCAD Heart Attack Awareness Week© starts the third week in February on Presidents Day, Feb. 17. Now is the perfect time to raise awareness about spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD).

In this issue:

Ways to raise awareness
Raising awareness & funds
- #SCADStrong Window Decal
- SCAD Clothing & Accessory Discount
SCADaddle Registration Discount 2/17-2/23 for:
- MI - May 16
- MN - Sept. 26
- National - IL - June 13
- NC - April 25
- West Coast - CA - Oct. 3

Read on for a number of ways you can help to raise awareness.

How to Raise Awareness About SCAD

Share Your Own Story

Post your own story on social media. Include information about SCAD and the need for research to find answers about the #1 cause of heart attacks in women under age 50, pregnant women and new moms. Most people have never heard of SCAD.

Reach out to your local newspapers, TV and radio stations offering to share your SCAD story. You can also submit your story online or by mail. Many newspapers also have online websites, which welcome submitted articles. Don't forget to add a picture or two to bring attention to your article. If you need help, contact us at scadinfo@scadresearch.org.

Share Voices of SCAD Videos

Thank you to the SCAD survivors who participated in our Voices of SCAD series by sharing their amazing stories. Throughout SCAD Heart Attack Awareness Week and beyond, you can raise awareness about SCAD by posting these wonderful videos.

Anna	Audrey	Carol	Caroline
Ellen	Kim	Lisa	Michelle
Sandra	Sarah

A special thank you to Nick D'Orazio for creating the Voices of SCAD series.These stories were captured at several of our 2019 5K SCADaddles. Watch for additional Voices of SCAD videos in the near future.

Share SCAD Information Materials

You can raise awareness by sharing the following one page information sheets written for specific audiences:

General Information – for the general public to raise awareness and the need for research. Often libraries, stores and other businesses are willing to post this information.
Medical Information – especially for medical professionals such as ER doctors/statf, cardiologists, physicians, OB/GYNs, nurse practioners/nurses. Stop by local hospitals, walk in clinics including pharmacies etc. Introduce yourself, share your story and ask for the handouts to go to their medical professionals or post on bulletin boards.
EMT Information – geared to EMTs, the first responders to 911 calls. Stop by your local fire stations, tell your story and ask to distribute the handout.

Raising Both Awareness and Funds

#SCADStrong Window Decal

Here's an easy way to raise awareness - a window decal! To order one or more @ $8 each, simply click SCAD Window Decal

In addition to raising awareness, you will also help raise funds for research. Shipping within the US is included. E-mail scadinfo@scadresearch.org regarding international shipping.

The 3.5”X 8” decal is removable and perfect for a flat surface. Quantities are limited so order today.

Thank you to those who worked to get the window decal ready: Karyna Parsons, Nancy Spain, Karen Glugla, Carol Zich and Michael Hayosh from Advanced Data Reproductions.

SCAD Clothing and Accessories

Take advantage of a 15% discount 2/20-2/24 (11:59pm EST) on your entire purchase when you shop at our SCAD Store administered by Spreadshirt:

There are many great designs and styles available for men, women, children & infants. SRI receives at least 20% on all purchases.

SCADaddle^© Registration Discount

SCAD Heart Attack Awareness Week

SCADaddles^© are our main fundraisers and a great way to meet others impacted by SCAD. Use Promo code SCAD to take advantage of the $5 discount when you register thru Feb. 23 for one or more of the following SCADaddles:

Michigan (near Detroit) on May 16
Minnesota (St Paul) on Sept. 26
National/Chicago area on June 13
North Carolina (near Charlotte) on Apr. 25
West Coast (San Diego, CA) on Oct. 3

An additional SCADaddle is being planned for Lehigh Valley, PA (fall). Several other locations are being considered.

Thank you for raising awareness during
SCAD Heart Attack Awareness Week!