RESTON, VA--(Marketwired - June 04, 2013) - The Spinal Research Foundation's (a national 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization) We've Got Your Back Race for Spinal Health, a national race series, was held for the sixth year in Reston, Virginia, hosted by Virginia Spine Institute. This venue attracted a record-setting 963 registrants and raised $100,000 for the Spinal Research Foundation (SRF).
"SRF is a patient centered organization identifying the best treatments for spinal conditions," Thomas C. Schuler, M.D., F.A.C.S, founder and president of SRF. "Our national research network is rapidly expanding from coast to coast with Regional Research Partners hosting 5K events in their cities. The vision for this national race series is to raise awareness of modern spinal treatments, inspire individuals to establish goals to improve their health, and to raise funds for further research."
"We are proud to team up with the Spinal Research Foundation as a regional sponsor and host for the sixth consecutive year. As the flagship site our goal is to empower our patients with knowledge and hope, and today celebrated that," said Dr. Brian R. Subach, Spinal Specialist at the Virginia Spine Institute. "It is rewarding to see the advancements we have made in modern spinal health care have returned people suffering in pain to their active lifestyles."
Washington Redskins players Reed Doughty, Roy Helu, and former Redskin, Lorenzo Alexander, served as honorary chairs and gave powerful testaments to the value of effective spinal treatment.
The next We've Got Your Back Race for Spinal Health will take place June 15, 2013 in Durango, Colorado.
Other national Race for Spinal Health sites include San Francisco, CA; New Orleans, LA; Indianapolis, IN; Chicago, IL; Freehold, NJ; and Coos Bay, OR.
For more information about supporting the Spinal Research Foundation or hosting an event contact Laura Bologna, National Events & Development Coordinator (lbologna@spinerf.org) or visit SpineRF.org
The Spinal Research Foundation (SRF) is a national 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to improving spinal health care through research, education, and patient advocacy. The Foundation collaborates with spinal research centers around the world and leads the effort to evaluate the effectiveness of current treatments and develop innovative therapies for spinal disorders. For more information, visit www.spinerf.org.
About the host: The Virginia Spine Institute is the award-winning medical practice in the DC area solely dedicated to spinal health care. Over the past 20 years we have improved the lives of over 50,000 patients. We have assembled the top physicians from multiple specialties of spinal health care under one roof including non operative care, pain management, physical therapy, and when needed surgical intervention. Our mission is to provide convenience of specialty care to improve the lives of those suffering from neck or back pain.
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Contact Information:
Contact:
Laura Bologna
Spinal Research Foundation
703-766-5404
lbologna@spinerf.org
SpineRF.org
