2007 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon "Global Heroes" Celebrate Accomplishment.Extraordinary Runners from Around the World Who Have Chronic Health Conditions Complete Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Events with Help from Medical Technology MINNEAPOLIS -- Twenty Medtronic Global Heroes, long-distance runners who benefit from medical technology, successfully completed either the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon or the Medtronic TC 10 Mile on Sunday, Oct. 7. Among these extraordinary runners, who hail from the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , South Africa South Africa, Afrikaans Suid-Afrika, officially Republic of South Africa, republic (2005 est. pop. 44,344,000), 471,442 sq mi (1,221,037 sq km), S Africa. , Spain, and Canada, were a former Mrs. America Mrs. America Pageant celebrates married women throughout the United States of America. Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2007, Mrs. America is the only nationally televised beauty pageant for married women. Mrs. , a former mayor of St. Paul St. Paul as a missionary he fearlessly confronts the “perils of waters, of robbers, in the city, in the wilderness.” [N.T.: II Cor. 11:26] See : Bravery , Minn., and twin sisters who each have an ICD ICD International Classification of Diseases (of the World Health Organization); intrauterine contraceptive device. ICD abbr. . Highlights of the day included a 6th place finish in the TC 10 Mile open women's race by Global Hero Patricia Arribas, of Madrid, Spain, who clocked 1:04:35 for the distance. Despite unusually warm and humid conditions, Global Hero Erin McGann of Vancouver, British Columbia, also ran an impressive marathon with a net finishing time of 3:36:43. Global Heroes is a unique program that celebrates the accomplishments of runners who have medical devices to treat conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, spinal disorders, chronic pain or neurological disorders, and whose continued passion for running serves as an inspiration to others. Medtronic launched the program in 2006. "By embracing the challenge of running a marathon or ten-mile race, these exceptional individuals motivate others to take action in their own lives," states Stephen Oesterle, MD, senior vice president for medicine and technology at Medtronic. "It's a vibrant example of how medical technology is helping people live full, active lives." 2007 Global Hero award winners and finishers include: (Visit www.medtronic.com/globalheroes to read their individual stories.) Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Bob Durband, Shoreview, Minn. Durband has an aortic valve replacement Aortic valve replacement is a cardiac surgery procedure in which a patient's aortic valve is replaced by a different valve. The aortic valve can be affected by a range of diseases; the valve can either become leaky (aortic insufficiency / regurgitation) or partially blocked (aortic to facilitate blood flow to the heart. Leslie Lam, Kaneohe, Hawaii Lam, a former Mrs. America (2000), has a pacemaker to treat an arrhythmia arrhythmia (ārĭth`mēə), disturbance in the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat. Various arrhythmias can be symptoms of serious heart disorders; however, they are usually of no medical significance except in the presence of . Jill Martin, Gig Harbor, Wash. Martin received an implantable cardiac defibrillator defibrillator, device that delivers an electrical shock to the heart in order to stop certain forms of rapid heart rhythm disturbances (arrhythmias). The shock changes a fibrillation to an organized rhythm or changes a very rapid and ineffective cardiac rhythm to a (ICD) after experiencing sudden cardiac arrest cardiac arrest n. Abbr. CA A sudden cessation of cardiac function, resulting in loss of effective circulation. Cardiac arrest A condition in which the heart stops functioning. . Erin McGann, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada McGann has a pacemaker to treat an arrhythmia. Alan Rider, Reston, Va. Rider has a pacemaker to treat an arrhythmia. Julie Robbins, London, Ontario Canada Robbins, a Type 1 diabetic, has an insulin pump insulin pump n. A portable device for people with diabetes that injects insulin at programmed intervals in order to regulate blood sugar levels. . James Todd, Port Hayward, Va. Todd has a spinal disc to treat back pain and muscle spasms. Scott Wiebold, Cartersville, Ga. Wiebold, a Type 1 diabetic, has an insulin pump. Medtronic TC 10 Mile Patricia Arribas, Madrid, Spain Arribas has neurostimulation therapy for urinary incontinence Urinary Incontinence Definition Urinary incontinence is unintentional loss of urine that is sufficient enough in frequency and amount to cause physical and/or emotional distress in the person experiencing it. . Kristin Cunnien, White Bear Lake, Minn. Cunnien has deep brain stimulation In neurotechnology, deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical treatment involving the implantation of a medical device called a brain pacemaker, which sends electrical impulses to specific parts of the brain. (DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) A one-way TV broadcast service from a communications satellite to a small round or oval dish antenna no larger than 20" in diameter. ) therapy for essential tremor Essential tremor An uncontrollable (involuntary) shaking of the hands, head, and face. Also called familial tremor because it is sometimes inherited, it can begin in the teens or in middle age. The exact cause is not known. , a movement disorder. Almarika de Jong, Denneoord, George, South Africa de Jong has an ICD to treat an arrhythmia. Jim Goodridge, Chicago, Ill. Goodridge has an ICD to treat an arrhythmia. Jesse Hennes, Fargo, N.D. Hennes, a Type 1 diabetic, has an insulin pump. Sarah Molloy, Boston, Mass. Molloy has an ICD to treat an arrhythmia and ran with her twin sister, Beth Molloy Wells, another 2007 Global Hero. Kirk Pfrangle, Alpharetta, Ga. Pfrangle has an ICD to treat an arrhythmia. Sheila Pidde, Stillwater, Minn. Pidde, a Type 1 diabetic, has an insulin pump. James Scheibel, St. Paul, Minn. Scheibel has an ICD to treat an arrhythmia. Mark Siwik, Broadview Heights, Ohio Broadview Heights is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 15,967 at the 2000 census. Geography Broadview Heights is located at (41.321827, -81. Siwik, who was born with a bicuspid aortic valve bicuspid aortic valve Cardiology A congenital heart defect in which the aortic annulus has 2 instead of 3 semilunar valves, seen in 3% of the population; ♂:♀, 4:1; 20% of those with a BAV have other cardiovascular disease–eg, PDA or aortic , has an aortic valve replacement to facilitate blood flow to the heart. Courtney Sprissler, Raleigh, N.C. Sprissler has an ICD to treat an arrhythmia. Beth Molloy Wells, Washington, D.C. Wells has an ICD to treat an arrhythmia and ran with her twin sister, Sarah Molloy, another 2007 Global Hero. In addition to providing entry into the marathon or 10-mile race and a travel allowance to each Global Hero, the Medtronic Foundation donated $1,000 to a non-profit patient organization that educates and supports people who live with the runner's condition. For more information on how to apply or nominate someone to be a Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Global Hero, visit www.medtronic.com/globalheroes. All runners with medical devices are welcome to apply with no restrictions on manufacturer. Applicants must certify that they have obtained physician approval to participate in the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon or Medtronic TC 10 Mile race. Global Heroes are chosen by a committee of the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon. About Global Heroes Global Heroes is a first-of-its-kind program that brings runners from around the world with medical devices to Minnesota to run in Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon events. Global Heroes benefit from medical device therapies that treat chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, spinal disorders, chronic pain or neurological disorders. All runners with medical devices are welcome to apply; complete information is available at www.medtronic.com/globalheroes. About Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Known as the Most Beautiful Urban Marathon in America[TM], 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 high-quality running events 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 |
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