The I.O. Silver Foundation - Purpose

The I.O. Silver Games was started in 1996 after the December 1994 death of one of Central Pennsylvania's most outstanding individuals, I.O. Silver, MD.  Our idea was to honor the life of Dr. I.O. Silver and, at the same time, help fight the disease that took him from us.

Heart disease accounts for 47% of all deaths.  It is our nations #1 killer.  Deaths from all other diseases in the world added together equal the number of deaths from heart disease.

All funds go to Penn State Cardiovascular Center at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA.  Here the monies are used in the care of patients with cardiac and cardiovascular disease.

Our featured events include:

• The Turkey Hill 10000, which takes place in April each year, sponsored by Turkey Hill.  The event includes the Jelly Bean Race (1/3 mile) for kids 12 years and younger.  The Jelly Bean race is sponsored by Health America/Health Assurance

• The Capitol 5000, which takes place in June each year in downtown Harrisburg, is sponsored by SUBWAY.  This event also includes a 1 mile Fun Run/Walk and a Kids 1/3 mile Run, both sponsored by Brenner Family of Dealerships.

Both the Turkey Hill 10000 and the Capitol 5000 have trophies, medals, prizes, refreshments and music.

We also sell "hearts" at area restaurants and the I.O. Silver Cookbooks.

Penn State Cardiovascular Center has received national recognition on several issues.  Best Doctors in America features several Cardiovascular Center physicians, and our anticoagulant clinic has been selected as Nation's Best for patient care and safety.

Through your participation in the I.O. Silver Games you will help support Penn State Cardiovascular Center and its I.O. Silver Cardiovascular Specialties Clinic..