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Hi
and welcome to the new year! The SADS Foundation hopes that this will
be the best year yet for family awareness, education, and resources.
We are confident you will too when you see what exciting things we
have planned. Check them out!!
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Run For SADS!
Medtronic Seeking Long-Distance Runners Benefiting from
Medical Technology
 Medtronic is
now recruiting runners from around the world who benefit from
medical device technology (those who run with an ICD) to
participate in the third annual Medtronic Global Heroes program.
The deadline for applications is April 2, 2008.
Up to 25 runners will be selected to receive two paid entries into
the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon or the Medtronic TC 10 Mile.
Runners also will receive a travel package that covers airfare for
the Global Hero, lodging and meal expenses. The 27th Annual
Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon weekend will take place Oct. 3-5,
2008 in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Medtronic also will donate $1,000
per runner to SADS, so sign on up!
Last year there were three participants who ran for SADS: Courtney
Sprissler, Erin McGann, and James Todd. The picture is of James.
Nice medal!
Learn more...
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Christmas Fundraiser
 Every year
Heritage Lakes Elementary school students in Chicago decorate
Christmas trees as a fundraiser to honor the memory of Brittany
Valene, who died in February 2005 of Long QT Syndrome. SADS would
like to recognize all who participated and thank them for their
donations-- almost $4,000 total this year. Happy trees!
Learn more about
SADS Events...
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Climb to Conquer SADS: The Place for Cutting-Edge
SADS Informational Seminars
 Don't miss
the SADS Family Seminars this July 9-11! Seminars for adults and
teens will provide information on the newest research and most
up-to-date treatments--so don't miss this chance to get all your
questions answered and to network with other families affected by
SADS!
CLIMB is a family-friendly event with plenty of activities
from swimming and horseback riding to movies and table tennis.
The Alta
Crystal Resort sports beautiful views, comfortable
accommodations, and delicious food. The deadline has been extended
for the discount rates at Alta Crystal! If you
book early with a 1/3 deposit, you will receive a 25% discount.
SADS Needs Your Help To Recruit Climbers
World-famous climber John Roskelley will be leading a group of SADS
supporters to the summit of Mt. Rainier. We are asking our
volunteers to please print out the flyer
and post it in recreation/sporting goods stores in your area.
Please let your local climbing clubs know too. And of course, if
you would like to be a SADS "Rosklimber " this year, you
can join John for just $2,500!
PS please let us know about
your flyer distribution successes.
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HEARTS Act for AED's
Legislation SADS is Supporting
Let your legislators know that you support the Josh Miller Helping
Everyone Access Responsive Treatments in Schools (HEARTS)
Act of 2007. This act would buy AEDs for schools nationwide as well
as establish more effective emergency response plans.
Follow the link
for more information or to get started!
And let us know about your
participation.
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Sincerely,
Alyson Talbot
SADS Foundation
email: sads@sads.org
phone: (801)531-0937
fax: (801)531-0945
web: http://www.sads.org
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