The Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP), an independent non-profit organization, has announce the upcoming Medical Heroes Appreciation 5K Run & Walk in Salt Lake City to celebrate the volunteers who give the gift of participation in clinical research and to raise awareness about the importance of clinical research in advancing public health.

CISCRP will hold the Medical Heroes Appreciation 5K Run & Walk in conjunction with the ACRP 2015 Global Conference & Exhibition. The event will take place on  April 25, 2015 near the Salt Palace Convention Center from 6:30-8:15 am. Participants are encouraged to register early as space is limited. To register, visit ciscrp.org/medhero5k-SLC. On behalf of every 5K registrant, the Greater Gift Initiative will also donate a vaccine to a child in need.

“Medical Heroes are the millions of people who help advance public health and medical knowledge by taking part in clinical trials each year,” said CISCRP’s founder, Ken Getz. “This special event recognizes their gift, raises public awareness and appreciation, and hopefully will become an annual tradition at the ACRP Conference & Exhibition.”

Running and walking enthusiasts and CISCRP and ACRP supporters are invited to participate and attend the event. Proceeds from the 5K will support education and outreach programs to patients and families interested in learning more about the clinical research process.

“We are proud to recognize on behalf of our membership those who give the gift of clinical trial participation,” says Terri Hinkley, RN, BScN, MBA, CCRC, ACRP’s Interim Executive Director. “Our partnership with CISCRP is a wonderful opportunity to express our collective appreciation for clinical trial participants and their contributions to medical progress, and to increase awareness of clinical research. Our members look forward to participating in the 5k and recognizing Medical Heroes.”

ACRP supports clinical research professionals through membership, training and development, and certification. Founded in 1976, ACRP is a Washington, DC-based non-profit organization with more than 13,000 members who work in clinical research in more than 70 countries. ACRP’s vision is that clinical research is performed ethically, responsibly, and professionally everywhere in the world. ACRP’s mission is to promote excellence in clinical research.