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Help Karen raise money

For participating in Virtual SCADaddle & Mayo SCAD@Home

My Story…

I'm walking in the virtual SCADaddle 5K this year to support SCAD Research, Inc at Mayo Clinic. As you may or may not know, I am a two-time heart attack survivor, as a result of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection, (SCAD). What is SCAD? Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) is a little known and poorly understood type of a heart attack caused when a sudden tear occurs within the layers of one or more arteries to the heart. This tear blocks blood flow causing a heart attack and sometimes death. It primarily affects healthy women between ages 30 - 55 with no underlying cardiovascular disease. Research is being conducted at Mayo Clinic to find the WHY of SCAD. SCAD Research, Inc's mission is to raise funds to support the most promising Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) research and to ultimately bring awareness, dissemination of knowledge and research findings to the bedside of patients with SCAD.

Donate to help Karen raise money for Virtual SCADaddle & Mayo SCAD@Home’s fundraising campaign.


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Oct 16 Kathy Caldwell Undisclosed amount
Oct 15 Liz Barber You go, Karen! I echo all positive comments here. You have all our support! Love you! Undisclosed amount
Oct 14 Scott & Rachel Rucker Love you!!!! Undisclosed amount
Oct 14 The Mattea Family Continue to be you Karen! Strong, Courageous and BEAUTIFUL! $27.48
Oct 12 Katie H Go, Karen! Sending love your way! 💪💗 $27.48
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Sep 20 Erin Wike Go Karen Go! Love that you’re creating awareness and positivity out of this - so inspiring! $27.48
Sep 18 Carolyn J. Feimster Good Luck to you Karen!!! You are amazing! $107.35