CARDIAC REHABILITATION
CUPID’S CUP: ENSURING CARDIAC REHAB FOR THOSE WHO NEED IT Everyone who needs cardiac rehab deserves to have access to it. But for some, it’s a financial obligation that’s out of reach. That’s the reason behind the Cupid’s Cup 5K and 1-Mile Walk, which began 17 years ago and has grown into a beloved community fundraiser – especially for graduates of the cardiac rehabilitation program at Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute. This year, the Cupid’s Cup 5K took on a virtual format. Organizers encouraged runners to take part from a safe distance, using the slogan, “Run Where You Are,” and offered flexible options for supporters to participate in the 5K virtually and fundraise during Heart Month. With support from participants and event sponsors – Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute, K & L Gates, Piedmont Plastics, Chick-fil-A, LSI and AM King – the Cupid’s Cup 5K generated $37,000 to benefit cardiac rehabilitation clinics at Atrium Health's Pineville, Kenilworth Avenue, and Union clinic locations, including scholarships to support the recovery of patients seeking cardiac rehabilitation following a major heart event.
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