2022 Twin Cities Pain Clinic Pain Awareness 5k
On Saturday, September 17, 2022, dozens of Twin Cities Pain Clinic employees, along with their family and friends, congregated at our headquarters in Edina, Minnesota to participate in the annual Pain Awareness 5k Run. We host this event every September to observe Pain Awareness Month and raise funds in support of the American Chronic Pain Association.
So Good to Be back
The 2022 event was particularly special, as it was our first in-person 5k event since 2018. Due to the the COVID-19 pandemic, our previous two 5k events were held virtually, with participants running their own 5k on their own time. Although we are very proud of how well the virtual events turned out, they just weren’t quite the same as getting everyone together for some fun and fundraising.
Our staff certainly expressed their enthusiasm, showing up in record numbers as we cruised to one of our most successful fundraisers in company history!
A Perfect Day for a Race
It was a perfect day for a run, with warm temperatures, a nice mix of clouds and sun, and a gentle breeze throughout. The race route wound through a beautiful town park, where some runners blazed along with lightning speed while others opted for a more leisurely pace, enjoying the sites and sounds of nature.
The race concluded right in front of our headquarters in Edina, where runners were invited in to enjoy some breakfast goodies and then chat with colleagues, friends, and our vendor exhibitors. Prizes were awarded to the top three male and female finishers as well, with employees earning some PTO while non-employee finishers received some TCPC swag!
Supporting the Cause
We want to express our gratitude to the dozens of colleagues who registered for the event and the several more who made charitable donations to the cause. We also want to thank our vendor partners Abbott, Boston Scientific, Medtronic, and Nevro for joining us as exhibitors and educating our runners on the most current advancements in the world of pain management.
After a generous company match of employee contributions by Twin Cities Pain Clinic, we raised $5,000 to donate to the American Chronic Pain Association!
It is our sincere pleasure and privilege to support the cause of providing support and resources to the over 50 million Americans suffering from chronic pain.
Check out some photo highlights of the exciting event!
Can’t wait to do it all again next year!
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