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Help Sarah raise money

For participating in National 5K SCADaddle for Research - Chicago area

My Story…

Hello family and friends: As some of you know, on March 28th 2023, I had what's called a SCAD (Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection) heart attack at the age of 38. SCAD predominately affects women, often healthy, with no-known risk factors. SCAD heart attacks happen when a sudden tear occurs in the layers of one or more of the arteries of the heart. Unfortunately, SCAD may cause cardiac arrest and even death. SCAD is the #1 cause of a heart attack in women under age 50 as well as the #1 cause of a heart attack in women who are pregnant and new mothers. SCAD is poorly understood and research is still in its infancy. With your generous donation of $5, 20, or even $50, money can be directed to fund new research on what causes these types of cardiovascular events and how to prevent them in the future. I am joining my fellow SCAD survivors on June 17th in Chicago to raise awareness of this life-changing condition. Thank you for your support!

Donate to help Sarah raise money for National 5K SCADaddle for Research - Chicago area’s fundraising campaign.


Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Jun 06 Anonymous Go Sarah! $27.48
Jun 05 Hal & Sam We are so impressed that while you are recovering you are already advocating, informing, and fundraising. Love you and here to support! $54.10
Jun 05 Sam, Joel and Pip Undisclosed amount
Jun 04 Nicole Loutsenhizer $54.10
Jun 03 Anonymous Way to go, Wilky! We love you and are so happy you’re okay and spreading the word and helping the research move forward! Undisclosed amount
Jun 03 Heffners $54.10
Jun 03 Diana Tang $27.48
Jun 03 Val So glad you are doing better!!! Thank you for raising awareness about SCAD. $27.48
Jun 03 Becky and Chuck Wilkins We are so thankful you are ok. So glad you are getting the word out about needed funding for research. We love you beyond measure. $107.35
Jun 03 Anonymous Way to go, Wilk! So glad you’re ok. Undisclosed amount