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SCAD RESEARCH INC

Raise money for SCAD RESEARCH INC

While we always appreciate donations, they are not required to register and participate in this event. 

Our 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.

What is SCAD?

Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) is an uncommon and poorly understood type of a heart attack, which sometimes leads to an abrupt death.  It occurs without warning when a tear forms in one of the blood vessels in the heart. 

SCAD often impacts younger, healthy individuals who do not have the typical risk factors for heart disease.  The average age of a SCAD patient is approximately 42 years old and up to 80% of those experiencing SCAD are women.  

Research to Answer "Why"

Research so far has shown those who experience a SCAD are typically…

  • Young with an average age of 42; occurring in people as young as early 20’s
  • Healthy typically with no known risk factors or underlying condition
  • Eighty percent more common in women than men – 20% of SCAD cases in women occur near the time of childbirth

…and we don’t know WHY

Since SCAD is little known and poorly understood, research as to the causes and best treatment options is needed.  

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Recent donors

Recent donors
Date Name Amount
May 07 Jessie Daley With love and heart to you, Aunt MaryAnne! You are made of tough stuff and I love you very much! ❤️ $267.10
May 07 Linda and Jerry We are happy to support you and Gregg in this cause. Best wishes. $107.35
May 07 Brian and Gina $54.10
May 07 jan guggenheimer For my very dear friend Mary Anne Wilimek❤️❤️ $107.35
May 07 Maggie and Paul $54.10
May 07 Paul J. Steimle "Go Team Wilimek" $107.35
May 07 Suzanne M Steimle I'm so happy you are doing better, and to donate to this worthy research. $107.35
May 07 Mark and Meg Steimle So happy to support this effort! $54.10
May 07 Dick and Kathy😍 $107.35
May 06 Michele Thompson Wish I could do more.😊 $27.48