Marathon has the participation of heroes from around the world:

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Marathon has the participation of heroes from around the world:


 
  Medtronic seeks athletes with medical devices

 Medtronic, a global leader in medical technology, is recruiting athletes from around the world who benefit from medical devices to participate in the sixth edition of the "Global Heroes", which acknowledges people living with a chronic health condition, but nevertheless to be an inspiration.
 The athletes selected heroes, about 25, will receive tickets and free trips to the Twin Cities Marathon in Minneapolis, USA, which will run from September 30 to October 2. The deadline for applications is April 15, 2011.
 To qualify as a "Global Hero", the athletes will have to use a medical device such as a pacemaker, a defibrillator, a heart valve, a neurostimulator, an insulin pump or an implant in the spine, regardless of the brand of the device.
 To apply or recommend someone to be a "Global Hero" Medtronic 2011, just visit www.medtronic.com. The selection of runners will be made ??by a committee of the Twin Cities in Motion. You must have certain requirements and athletes should discuss your participation with your doctor.
 "Since the first edition to more than 100 athletes from around the world have participated in the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon and TC 10 mile, including the marathon Alberto Salazar, who has an implanted cardioverter defibrillator, " said Steve Oesterle, senior vice president, medicine and technology at Medtronic. "All participants are examples of how people with chronic diseases have a dynamic and active life and are a source of inspiration for everyone. "

 Source: LFC Communications