More than 72 Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine students were representin' at this year's CIBC Run for the Cure on Oct. 2. More than $5700 was raised for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.
The students from the departments of occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech pathology and audiology all met up at an LRT station in their rehab med Run for the Cure gear and proudly held the "Team Rehab Med 2010" sign as they ran or walked the five km trail through downtown Edmonton.
"Run for the Cure is a tradition for us," says Jennifer Liang, charitable events coordinator for the Rehab Med Students' Association and second-year physical therapy student. "We had a great turnout and I'm hoping we get this kind of enthusiasm for the blood drive at the end of October too!"
About the University of Alberta Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine
As the only free standing faculty of rehabilitation in Canada, the University of Alberta Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine balances its activities among learning, discovery and citizenship (including clinical practice). A research leader in musculoskeletal health, spinal cord injuries and common spinal disorders (back pain), the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine aims to improve the quality of life of citizens in our community. The three departments, Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT) and Speech Pathology and Audiology (SPA) offer professional entry programs. The Faculty offers thesis-based MSc and PhD programs in Rehabilitation Science, attracting students from a variety of disciplines including OT, PT, SLP, psychology, physical education, medicine and engineering.