Medtronic Seeks Runners with Medical Technology for 2015 "Global Heroes" Team
March 16 2015 - 11:00AM
APPLICATIONS NOW
OPEN: Selected
Runners Receive Entry and Travel to the Medtronic Twin Cities
Marathon or Medtronic TC 10 Mile in October
DUBLIN - March 16, 2015 -
Medtronic announced today that applications are open to runners
around the world who benefit from medical technology to represent
their country on the tenth Medtronic Global Heroes team. All
runners with eligible medical devices are welcome to apply,
regardless of device manufacturer.
In nine years, 209 runners representing 28
different countries and a myriad of disease conditions have run the
beautiful course that winds through the lakes and neighborhoods of
Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Up to 25 runners will be selected to receive a
paid entry for themselves and a guest to the Medtronic Twin Cities
Marathon or the Medtronic TC 10 Mile and a travel package that
includes airfare, accommodations and a host of VIP events for the
Global Hero and a guest.
Global Heroes is a cooperative effort between
Medtronic Philanthropy and Twin Cities In Motion, the organizers of
the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon and Medtronic TC 10 Mile.
"In 10 years, this program has grown to be one of
the more unique running experiences in the world," says Virginia
Brophy Achman, executive director, Twin Cities in Motion.
"From the moment you are greeted at the airport, to crossing the
finish line with thousands of cheering spectators, the Global
Heroes will have an event weekend like no other."
"Global Heroes are truly remarkable people
representing remarkable stories," says Jacob Gayle, vice president
of Medtronic Philanthropy. "As we honor them, we also create
a platform for them to share those stories with the world, reaching
others with similar conditions and circumstances, and hopefully
encouraging them to take action with their health."
"It's been amazing to see how this program has
evolved from a concept in 2006 into one of Medtronic's most
embraced global programs," says Dr. Steve Oesterle, Medtronic
senior vice president of medicine and technology, accomplished
marathoner, and driving force behind Global Heroes. "Each
Global Hero who crosses that finish line, represents thousands of
others who have been given an opportunity to live a full life."
The 2015 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon weekend
will take place October 2-4, 2015.
Applications and full information for the 2015
Medtronic Global Hero team are available at
medtronic.com/globalheroes. The application deadline is May
1, 2015. To qualify as a Global Hero, runners must currently be
treated with a medical device therapy to treat the following
disease conditions: heart disease, diabetes, chronic
pain, spinal disorders, or neurological, gastroenterology and
urological disorders.
Runners will be chosen by a committee of Twin
Cities In Motion. Certain conditions may apply and applicants must
certify that they have discussed race participation with their
physician.
About Twin Cities in
Motion
Twin Cities In Motion organizes the region's premier running
events, including the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon, a Top 10 U.S.
Marathon. With a mission of promoting healthy lifestyles through
running events and community outreach, TCM contributes a portion of
every race dollar to local youth and professional athletes and
helps raise more than $800,000 annually with its charity partners.
Visit tcmevents.org for more information.
About Medtronic and Medtronic
Philanthropy
Medtronic plc (www.medtronic.com), headquartered in Dublin,
Ireland, is the global leader in medical technology - alleviating
pain, restoring health and extending life for millions of people
around the world. Medtronic Philanthropy focuses on supporting
health and health access initiatives in communities where Medtronic
employees live and give.
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Contacts:
Rich Fischer
Public Relations
+1-763-505-2975
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