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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March 5, 2011 -- Minneapolis --
Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) announced today it is recruiting runners
from around the world who benefit from medical technology to
participate in the sixth 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 Minnesota. |
The 30th Annual Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon
weekend will take place September 30 – October 2, 2011. The deadline
for Global Hero applications is April 15, 2011. A cooperative effort between Twin Cities in Motion (organizers of the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon) and the Medtronic Foundation, the Global Heroes program recognizes runners from around the world who have a medical device. In
addition to receiving race entries and travel expenses, the
Medtronic Foundation will donate $1,000 to a select non-profit
patient organization that educates and supports people living
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, regardless of device manufacturer. To apply or recommend someone to be a 2011 Medtronic Global Hero, visit medtronic.com/globalheroes. The application deadline is April 15, 2011. 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.
“Since its inception, more than 100 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 weekend is a three-day celebration of fitness
that includes
the Medtronic TC Family Events, TC 5K, TC 10K, Medtronic TC 10 Mile, and the
marathon. Twin Cities in Motion 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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