Medtronic Seeking Long-Distance
Runners Who Benefit From Medical Technology
"Global Heroes" Will
Receive Entry and Travel to the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon
or
Medtronic TC 10 Mile in
October
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January 13, 2009 -- Minneapolis -- Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) announced today it is recruiting runners from around the world who benefit from medical technology to participate in the fourth annual Medtronic Global Heroes program. 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 for the Global Hero and guest to the Twin Cities. The 28th Annual Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon weekend will take place Oct. 2-4, 2009. The deadline for applications is March 31, 2009.
In addition to providing race entries and
travel expenses, the Medtronic Foundation will donate $1,000
to a select non-profit
patient organization that educates and supports people who live
with the Global Hero’s medical condition.
To qualify as a Global Hero, runners must currently be using
a medical device therapy to treat the following disease categories:
heart disease, diabetes, chronic pain, spinal disorders, or neurological,
gastroenterology and urological disorders. Eligible medical devices
include any pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD),
any spinal device, any neurological device, any insulin pump, or
any heart valve. All runners with eligible medical devices are welcome
to apply with no restriction on manufacturer.
To apply or recommend someone to be a 2009 Medtronic Global
Hero, visit medtronic.com/globalheroes. The deadline for accepting
all applications is March 31, 2009. Runners will be chosen by a committee
of Twin Cities Marathon, Inc. Certain conditions may apply and applicants
must certify that they have discussed race participation with their
physician.
Medtronic Global Heroes was established
in 2006 to recognize runners living with a chronic health condition
whose lives
have been improved by medical technology. “Since its inception, 60 extraordinary athletes from around the world have run in the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon or TC 10 Mile, including U.S. running legend Alberto Salazar, who has an implanted cardioverter defibrillator,” said Dr. Steve Oesterle, senior vice president of medicine and technology at Medtronic, and marathon veteran. “They
are a dynamic example of how individuals with chronic health
conditions are living full, active lives and inspiring others
in the process.”
About Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon
Known as The Most Beautiful Urban Marathon in America™, the Medtronic
Twin Cities Marathon is a three-day weekend celebration of fitness
that includes the Medtronic TC Family Events and TC 5K, the Medtronic
TC 10 Mile, and the marathon. Twin Cities Marathon, Inc. is the
non-profit organization that directs race weekend as a community
service for
the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Visit www.mtcmarathon.org
for more information.
About Medtronic
Medtronic, Inc. (www.medtronic.com), headquartered in Minneapolis,
is the global leader in medical technology – alleviating pain,
restoring health, and extending life for millions of people around
the world.
The Medtronic Foundation is committed to improving the health
of people and communities. Its grant making is focused in three
areas:
health,
education and community.
Source: Medtronic,
Inc.
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