Tag Archives: Events

#TheDonna Series: 4 Divas and a Dude

February 15th, 2013 - 10:15 am

The sixth annual 26.2 with Donna: The National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer is less than two days away and many of the 10,000-plus participants are anything but seasoned athletes. Take Karol Rajos, a Mayo Clinic employee, who wanted to … Continue reading →

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#TheDonna Series: For Mothers and Others

February 5th, 2013 - 4:16 pm

While one would expect members of Mayo Clinic’s department of neurology to support community events, you’d probably assume it would be related to things like Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s or Lou Gerhig’s disease (also known as ALS). But breast cancer? Indeed. … Continue reading →

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#TheDonna Series: A Certified Cheerer and First Aid Captain

January 29th, 2013 - 2:30 pm

Thousands are preparing to lace up their sneakers for the sixth annual 26.2 with Donna: The National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer on Sunday, Feb. 17, and in doing so, supporting ongoing research at Mayo Clinic related to breast cancer. … Continue reading →

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#TheDonna Series: Running for Aunt Donna

January 24th, 2013 - 3:11 pm

Thousands are preparing to lace up their sneakers for the sixth annual 26.2 with Donna: The National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer on Sunday, February 17, 2013, and in doing so, supporting ongoing research (PDF) at Mayo Clinic related to breast … Continue reading →

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Ponte Vedra Women’s Golf Association’s Pink Ribbon Golf Classic

October 2nd, 2010 - 6:00 am

Jacksonville and Robin Wahby were both much different 20 years ago, when Mrs. Wahby arrived in Florida. The city had no professional football team and all the prominence and economic development that come with that. And Mrs. Wahby — then … Continue reading →

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Running the 34th Marine Corps Marathon

April 7th, 2010 - 6:00 am

“Running has given me the courage to start, the determination to keep trying, and the childlike spirit to have fun along the way.” – Julie Isphording, a member of the first women’s marathon team in the 1984 Olympics. Dear Family … Continue reading →

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Powerful voices: Women’s heart disease survivors

October 24th, 2009 - 6:00 am

Participants at the 8th annual Science & Leadership Symposium — a joint effort by Mayo Clinic’s Women’s Heart Clinic and WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease – gained insight into their disease Oct. 10 through 14 in Rochester, … Continue reading →

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Destination: Rochester, Minnesota

September 1st, 2009 - 6:00 am

As a patient, visitor or student at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., I invite you to experience and explore our city. It’s a great place. And, yes, I have to admit I am a little biased since I live and … Continue reading →

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Joining Mayo Synchronicity: A first-timer’s perspective on Dragon Boat racing

March 24th, 2009 - 6:00 am

Ooooh, a Dragon Boat race! I have always wanted to be on a rowing team. Maybe I missed my calling to be on a great collegiate team at a Division I school. Well, honestly, I like boats, and after all … Continue reading →

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Florida Campus Prepares for Marathon

February 3rd, 2009 - 6:00 am

  More than 7,000 runners are expected on Mayo Clinic’s Florida campus Feb. 15 for the second annual 26.2 with Donna, the National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer. But it’s not just runners who must prepare for a race.   When … Continue reading →

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