BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES - Nov 14, 2014 - The Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP) and the Association for Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP), two independent non-profit organizations, are excited to announce the upcoming Medical Heroes Appreciation 5K Run & Walk in Salt Lake City to celebrate the volunteers who give the gift of participation in clinical research and to raise awareness about the importance of clinical research in advancing public health
Research Professionals and the Public to
Honor Study Volunteers Who Give the Gift of Participation in
Clinical Research
BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES - Nov 14, 2014 - The Center for
Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation
(CISCRP) and the Association for Clinical Research
Professionals (ACRP), two independent non-profit organizations, are
excited to announce the upcoming Medical Heroes Appreciation 5K Run
& Walk in Salt Lake City to celebrate the volunteers who give
the gift of participation in clinical research and to raise
awareness about the importance of clinical research in advancing
public health.
CISCRP will hold the Medical Heroes Appreciation 5K Run &
Walk in conjunction with the ACRP 2015 Global Conference &
Exhibition. The event will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2015
near the Salt Palace Convention Center from 6:30-8:15am.
Participants are encouraged to register early as space is limited.
To register, visit ciscrp.org/medhero5k-SLC.
On behalf of every 5K registrant, the Greater Gift Initiative will
also donate a vaccine to a child in need.
Medical Heroes are the millions of people who help advance
public health and medical knowledge by taking part in clinical
trials each year, said CISCRPs founder, Ken Getz. This special
event recognizes their gift, raises public awareness and
appreciation, and hopefully will become an annual tradition at the
ACRP Conference & Exhibition.
Running and walking enthusiasts and CISCRP and ACRP supporters
are invited to participate and attend the event. Proceeds from the
5K will support education and outreach programs to patients and
families interested in learning more about the clinical research
process.
We could not be happier about our partnership with CISCRP and
the opportunity it presents to recognize those who give the gift of
clinical trial participation, says James Thomasell, ACRP Executive
Director. The advancement of new medical treatments would not
occur without this gift. On behalf of all of our global members, we
are thrilled to be able to honor those who volunteer as clinical
trial participants.
Check-in the day of the event begins at 6am; and the 5K Run
& Walk will begin at 6:30am. For more information about the
event, to volunteer, register or become a sponsor, visit ciscrp.org/medhero5k-SLC.
Questions about event registration should go to Ellyn Getz (617)
725-2750, e-mail medhero5k@ciscrp.org, or
call toll free 1-877-MED-HERO.
About CISCRP
CISCRP is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to
engaging the public and patients as partners in the clinical
research process. CISCRP provides free education and outreach to
the general public and patient communities. Visit www.CISCRP.org for more
information or to support CISCRP.
About ACRP
Based in Alexandria, Va., and founded in 1976, the nonprofit
ACRP has a worldwide membership of research professionals dedicated
to the safe and ethical conduct of clinical trials across the globe
for new drugs, medical devices, and therapies in human subjects.
Our mission is to provide global leadership to promote integrity
and excellence for the clinical research profession.