Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection

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  • Fall 2026 5k SCADaddles Coming Soon!

    Jul28

    Check out the many wonderful highlights of our spring/summer 5k run/walks in Utah, Minnesota and Illinois! You’ll definitely want to watch Dr. Patricia Best from Mayo Clinic SCAD Research Program SCAD presentation on June 12. Fall SCADaddles Our four fall SCADaddles are rapidly approaching! Registration is open for all locations. California, San Diego, September 12 […]

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  • Mayo Clinic SCAD Presentation Now on YouTube

    Jul3

    We appreciate Dr. Patricia Best joining us at our 13 th annual Chicagoland SCADaddle Reunion social/dinner on June 12, 2026. Dr. Best is an interventional cardiologist and SCAD researcher at Mayo Clinic SCAD Research Program. Dr. Best spends time in the heart catheterization lab where she reviews and diagnoses SCAD heart attacks. After dinner, Ellen […]

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  • 5k SCADaddle© Season in Full Swing….Two Down, Five to Go!

    May29

    After many months and countless hours of planning, our 2026 SCADaddle season is off to a great start! This year we have eight SCADaddles throughout the country with two already complete. Below is information and the logistics regarding the six SCADaddles that will be happening the rest of the year. Please support these events to […]

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  • 2026 SCADaddle© Season is Here

    Apr7

    Our 2026 5K SCADaddle© for Research run/walks are gearing up around the country thanks to an amazing group of volunteers! A SCADaddle t-shirt is included for those who register by a specified date. SCADaddles are not just fundraisers, they are opportunities to get together, have fun and support each other. Since all SCADaddles are open […]

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