TORONTO, April 21, 2016 /CNW/ - Syncordia Technologies
and Healthcare Solutions, Corp (TSXV: SYN) ("Syncordia"
or the "Company") announced their sponsorship of the inaugural Ice
Breaker Run, (www.icebreakerrun.org) a run across the
USA from Los Angeles to Alexandria, Virginia to raise awareness of
mental illness sponsored by Mental Health America (MHA) and The
Herren Project (THP) http://www.theherrenproject.org/. The Ice
Breaker Run is a relay across the United
States comprised of six runners who have been impacted by
mental illness in some form or another and is being run to generate
awareness regarding mental health issues. As the runners trek
across the country, they will host forums to speak about
depression, addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and
more. The intent for these forums is to provide an
opportunity for open, honest conversation and encourage discussions
about causes for action. Michael
Franks says, "We are extremely pleased to be sponsoring this
meaningful event. It is in direct alignment with Syncordia's
marketing dollars for its core Paragon Billing LLC
(www.mentalhealthbilling.com) and Billing Solutions LLC
(www.billingsolutions.net) subsidiaries and we feel passionate
about supporting the communities in which we operate in a
philanthropic way."
Chris Martin, Syncordia's
Director and Chief Strategy Officer, will be one of the six runners
on the Ice Breaker Run team. Mr. Martin says "Mental health
is not just a business focus of Syncordia it's a personal
focus. I've seen firsthand the devastating impacts of mental
illness and substance abuse. As grueling as this expedition
will be, it pales in comparison to the pain, suffering, and stigma
that people suffering from mental illness experience daily.
My hope is that each step we take is a step closer to
discussing mental illness with the same openness as any other
illness." Chris and his running mates begin their journey in
Los Angeles, CA on May 16, 2016. The relay route will take
them through the southern portion of the
United States, then north along the eastern seaboard to the
finish line in Alexandria,
VA. The course is 3000+ miles and the Icebreakers will run
continuous legs. Modeling the mantra, "Mental health doesn't
rest. It persists and endures.", the team goal is to run 24
hours a day for 24 days and cover an average of 130-140 miles each
day.
According to one of the world's most accomplished ultra-distance
runners and Icebreakers team captain, Charlie Engle, the expedition was named the
"Icebreaker Run" because the team intends to encourage conversation
with people from coast to coast. Engle said, "Our goal is to
take the first step to begin the dialogue and continue the
conversation regarding the barriers existing between mental illness
and mental health."
In addition to team captain Charlie
Engle and runner Chris
Martin, the Icebreaker team is rounded out by David Clark, Catra
Corbett, Pam Rickard, and
Sophie Kashurba. They are
coached by Bart Yasso and will be
joined by former NBA player, Chris
Herren, on the final leg of their 24-day journey.
Their epic relay concludes on June
9th, 2016, on the main stage of Mental Health
America's 2016 Annual Conference, just outside the Nation's
Capital.
To join Syncordia in breaking the ice on mental illness, visit
www.icebreakerrun.org and pledge your support today.
About Syncordia Technologies and Healthcare Solutions,
Corp.
We are a technology enhanced revenue cycle management
("RCM") company focused on underserved niche segments of the
healthcare industry. We are focused on using our proprietary
software suite as an accelerator for growth. We are building a
diversified software and services business by consolidating
healthcare billing providers. Our growth strategy is to acquire RCM
businesses with and without software and, improve their
profitability by increasing revenues and operating efficiencies
using our software, and in time, commercializing the Syncordia
Cloud, our cloud-based software offering, to provide customer
demanded turn-key solutions from a single provider and to address
compelling RCM market opportunities.
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