(3BL Media / theCSRfeed) March 1, 2012 - Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) announced today it is recruiting runners from around the world who benefit from medical technology to participate in the seventh annual Medtronic Global Heroes program. Up to 25 runners will be selected to receive a paid entry for themselves and a guest to the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon or the Medtronic TC 10 Mile and a travel package that includes airfare and accommodations for the Global Hero and guest.
To apply or recommend someone to be a 2012 Medtronic Global Hero, visit medtronic.com/globalheroes. The 31st Annual Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon weekend will take place October 5 – 7, 2012. The deadline for Global Hero applications is April 27, 2012.
A cooperative effort between Twin Cities in Motion (organizers of the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon) and the Medtronic Foundation, the Global Heroes program recognizes runners from around the world who have a medical device.
To qualify as a Global Hero,
