2021 Twin Cities Pain Clinic Pain Awareness 5k
Roughly 50 million Americans suffer from chronic pain, at an annual cost of nearly $635 billion, more than cancer, heart disease and diabetes. September is Pain Awareness Month, a time to reflect on these sobering facts and go the extra mile to promote awareness and raise funds in support of improving the lives of pain sufferers everywhere.
Naturally, pain awareness is very near and dear to our organization, and our biggest contribution to this cause is our annual 5k fundraiser. Each September, members of the Twin Cities Pain Clinic team come together for a day or fun, exercise, camaraderie, and raising funds in support of the American Chronic Pain Association.
2021 marked the second year that we made the Pain Awareness 5k run a virtual event. To ensure everyone’s health and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic, we decided to have our team run their own 5ks with their friends and family.
And run they did! On what turned out to be a beautiful day, dozens of TCPC employees took to the streets and trails to run in support of pain awareness.
When all was said and done, 2021 was one of the most successful fundraisers we have ever hosted. Along with generous sponsor contributions from our friends at Boston Scientific and Medtronic, we raised a total of $3,500 to donate to the American Chronic Pain Association!
We even had awards for our runners! Since this was a virtual 5k, there was no finish line to cross, so everyone who participated was entered into a random drawing for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. The winners went home with some extra PTO to enjoy!
Some participants recorded their runs and submitted them to try and win the official FASTEST TIME award. We had some great times posted, but the winner recorded a lightning quick 19 minutes, 9 seconds! That incredible time earned this speedster 8 additional PTO hours of their own.
We want to say a huge thank you to our team and sponsors for your efforts and generosity in supporting a truly worthy cause!
Check out some photo highlights of the exciting event!
