For 23 years, the Turkey Trot event has been a huge contributor of financial resources for the cardiac and pulmonary rehab programs at NCMC. The funds from the annual race go directly to patients who need help paying for their rehabilitation. "Because of the Turkey Trot, we have the ability to provide rehabilitation for patients who would not traditionally be able to afford it, whether for copay or insurance reasons. I am confident this financial assistance doubles our programs participation when compared to any other program in the region," says Nate Pearcy, Exercise Physiology Supervisor Cost is one of the major factors as to why only about half of all patients who qualify for cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation actually attend a rehab program. "When we cover cost, we allow patients to worry about getting better rather than on their finances," Pearcy said. Join me in raising funds for the cardiac and pulmonary rehab programs at NCMC though the annual Turkey Trot.