Applications Now Open for the 2018 Medtronic Global Champions Team
March 12 2018 - 9:00AM
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Medtronic Seeks Up to 20
Runners Who Benefit from Medical Technology
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Selected Runners Receive Entry
and Travel to the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon or Medtronic TC 10
Mile in October 2018
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Applications Accepted at
www.medtronic.com/globalchampions
DUBLIN - March 12, 2018 -
Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), the global leader in medical technology,
today announced that applications are now being accepted for the
2018 Medtronic Global Champions team. This annual program brings
together runners from around the world who manage a variety of
health conditions with the aid of medical technology, providing
them with a platform to share their remarkable stories and inspire
others. Selected athletes will participate in either the Medtronic
Twin Cities Marathon or Medtronic TC 10 Mile in October 2018.
As many as 20 people will be selected for the 2018
Global Champions team by a committee of representatives from
Medtronic and Twin Cities In Motion, the organizer for the
Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon and the Medtronic TC 10 Mile races.
Selected individuals will receive paid entry for themselves and a
running partner 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 Champion and
guest. The Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon is recognized as the most
beautiful urban marathon in America.
Certain conditions may apply and applicants must
certify that they have discussed race participation with their
physician.
Global Champion athletes must have a medical
device, therapy or have undergone a procedure to treat one of the
following conditions: heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer,
chronic pain, spinal or neurological disorders, obesity,
gastrointestinal or urological disorders. There is no restriction
based on the manufacturer of these therapies or procedures.
Applications are open to global athletes; however, certain
exclusions may apply. The 2017 Global Champions team included
athletes from 13 countries.
"The Global Champions provide inspiration to
others who manage difficult health conditions, and proof of what's
possible when a never-quit attitude is combined with a high
standard of care," said Rob Clark, vice president of Global
Communications and Corporate Marketing at Medtronic.
The 2018 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon weekend
will take place October 5-7, 2018. Applications and details are
available at medtronic.com/globalchampions. The application
deadline is Friday, April 27, 2018. See official rules for more
details.
About Twin Cities In
Motion
Twin Cities In Motion (TCM) is the Upper Midwest's
premier running event company. Its mission is simple - ignite
everyone's inner athlete. TCM is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit that
organizes 27 races throughout the year, including the Medtronic
Twin Cities Marathon, a Top 10 U.S. marathon, to provide
opportunities for people of all ages, abilities, and experiences to
live an active, healthy lifestyle. Collectively, TCM and its
charity partners that fundraise at TCM events give back more than
$1.3 million annually to a variety of causes.
About Medtronic
Medtronic plc (www.medtronic.com), headquartered in Dublin,
Ireland, is among the world's largest medical technology, services
and solutions companies - alleviating pain, restoring health and
extending life for millions of people around the world. Medtronic
employs more than 84,000 people worldwide, serving physicians,
hospitals and patients in more than 160 countries. The company is
focused on collaborating with stakeholders around the world to take
healthcare Further, Together.
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Public Relations
+1-763-505-0159
Ryan Weispfenning
Investor Relations
+1-763-505-4626
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Source: Medtronic plc via Globenewswire
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