July 12, 2023
News and energy were in the air on June 16, 2023 at our 10th annual National SCAD Social/Reunion Dinner. SCAD Research, Inc (SRI) started off with a number of exciting announcements. Mayo Clinic’s Presentation followed with additional exciting news and future endeavors. SCAD Research Inc Update Bob Alico, founder and past president, shared a framed […]
July 15, 2022
A highlight of the National Reunion on June 17 was the research presentation by Dr. Sharonne Hayes and Dr. Marysia Tweet from Mayo Clinic SCAD Research Program, Rochester, MN. After the formal presentation, Drs. Hayes and Tweet answered questions from the in-person audience as well as those submitted online. Also joining the dinner and 5K […]
June 30, 2022
We’re celebrating the success of another National/Chicago Area in-person SCADaddle weekend! Thank you to everyone who helped to make this year’s National a reality especially Sarah Trulley and Sonia Perez-Morales, co-chairs and Carol Zich, who guided Sarah and Sonia throughout months of planning. SCAD Social Reunion The SCAD Reunion took place at the Embassy Suites, […]
October 27, 2021
Watch the Mayo Clinic SCAD Research Program specialists discuss the latest research findings on October 23rd. We truly appreciate Drs. Sharonne Hayes (team lead), Marysia S. Tweet, Patricia Best, Rekha Mankad, and Nurse Practitioner Kari Dessner sharing both their expertise and their Saturday evening with us. The evening began with Bob Alico, SCAD Research, Inc. […]
July 31, 2021
On July 6, 2011 SCAD Research, Inc. became an IRS approved 501 (c)(3) nonprofit public charity. Thanks to the hard work and support of many, we have raised and donated over $1 million to research since we started! SCAD Research, Inc. (SRI) is an all-volunteer organization. SRI was started by Bob Alico after his active, […]
January 10, 2021
Dr. Sharonne Hayes shares a heartfelt end-of-year message of hope, gratitude, remembrance, and resilience on behalf of the Mayo Clinic SCAD Research Program. Her words of encouragement and gratitude are especially appreciated during these challenging times as she discusses the importance of our funds granted to advance SCAD research at Mayo Clinic. Thanks to the […]
November 10, 2020
As you can imagine, it took many, many volunteer hands to organize and implement a successful Virtual SCADaddle weekend! Technical Support We could not have accomplished the depth and breadth of the Virtual SCADaddle weekend without the help of two key people, who volunteered their technical expertise: Amanda Frisbee, a SCAD survivor, who used her […]
During the Virtual SCADaddle on October 17, twelve survivors shared their amazing stories on Facebook Live. They talked about moving forward one step at a time. They revealed both their struggles and triumphs as they adjusted to their new normal. You will hear a variety of stories from those who had their SCAD years ago […]
October 29, 2020
Mayo Clinic SCAD Research Program in Rochester, MN presented their latest research findings during our Virtual SCADaddle & Mayo SCAD@Home weekend on October 17, 2020. A special thank you to Drs. Sharonne Hayes, Marysia Tweet, Rajiv Gulati and Patricia Best for sharing their expertise with us. For those of you who remember Mayo Clinic’s first […]
August 29, 2020
Two years ago, Amy suffered a heart attack. When she arrived at the hospital, she was asked if she had a will and a power of attorney. As part of our Voices of SCAD series, Amy talks about her two SCAD heart attacks at age 33. Thank you, Amy, for candidly sharing your story and […]
