Society for Clinical Research Sites Celebrates the Study Patients of Clinical Trials with 5K Fun Run

ELLICOTT CITY, Md., Oct. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS), the global trade organization fully dedicated to representing the interests of clinical research sites, held their first annual 5K Fun Run/3K Walk to celebrate study patients on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014 in Amelia Island, FL at the Site Solutions Summit. The 5K was sponsored by DAC Patient Recruitment Services and successfully raised over $5,100 for The Center for Information & Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP) to continue to promote awareness for their Medical Heroes Program. SCRS pledged to match the proceeds raised at the Summit with their own donation.

"SCRS is proud to partner with DAC Patient Recruitment Services to create an event dedicated entirely to the true heroes of clinical research: the study patients," states Christine Pierre, SCRS President. "The impressive support for the 5K Fun run is indicative of the sites' eagerness to recognize and celebrate the study patients of our clinical trials."

Steve Swanson, President of the Imperial Family of Companies and CEO of DAC shares: "Without patients willing to participate, there wouldn't be studies. Without studies there wouldn't be advancement in modern medicine. Participating in a study represents a significant commitment of personal health, emotional well-being, and time. The entire Imperial Family of Companies, which includes DAC Patient Recruitment Services, believes it is important to recognize individuals who make sacrifices that bring about better treatments and quality of life for all."

The Site Solutions Summit took place October 10-12, 2014. The 2015 Site Solutions Summit will be held in Amelia Island, October 9-11.

About SCRS
SCRS is a global trade organization founded in 2012 which represents over 1,500 research sites, including 26,000 research professionals; 15,000 investigators and 9,000 research staff, in 39 countries. SCRS' mission is to unify the voice of the global clinical research site community for site sustainability. SCRS has become an active partner in industry-wide initiatives and dialogues focused on improving the clinical research enterprise. Sites, as well as companies that sponsor or support the work conducted at clinical research sites, will benefit from membership and partnership. Visit MySCRS.org.

About DAC Patient Recruitment Services

A pioneer in patient recruitment for clinical trials since 1992, DAC Patient Recruitment Services offers strategic site selection, country-customized patient recruitment and retention, award-winning creative services, and CEU-certified global clinical staff training. DAC has successfully managed recruitment and retention for clinical trial projects involving 100,000 patients across 16,000 sites in 100 countries.

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About CISCRIP

The Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP) was founded in 2003, and is a non-profit organization dedicated to engaging the public and patients as partners in the clinical research process. As part of its mission, CISCRP provides a variety of award-winning resources, programs and services that are designed to assist clinical research stakeholders in understanding public and patient attitudes and experiences in research as well as improving volunteer participation experiences and satisfaction. Visit CISCRP.

SOURCE The Society for Clinical Research Sites

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