Unblock the Clot! A Run in Support of Thrombosis Awareness

In November 2022, Janelle Tierney was 19 years old, studying a Bachelor of Science and playing for the CAPERS Women’s soccer team at Cape Breton University. Everything felt like it had fallen into place – she was living her dream of playing university soccer, while working toward her goal of a career in medicine. That was, until, she injured her hip and had to undergo surgery.

Three weeks post-operation, Janelle woke with pain in her shoulder that got progressively worse and radiated into her lungs, back and chest. After a visit to the emergency department, she was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism and later, a pulmonary infarction.

After being told by specialists that she is lucky to be alive, Janelle is on a mission to share her story and raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of thrombosis, which is a condition that can affect many people. Along with raising awareness, she also has a goal of supporting the Vital Patient-Care Fund at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.

Janelle is hosting Unblock the Clot on October 5 at the CBU Soccer field. Registration is $5 for the Kids Fun Run, and $20 for the 5KM Run.

The schedule is as follows:

• Registration: 9:30 am
• Warm-up: 9:50 am (Still looking for an individual to lead a fun warm-up)
• Kids Run: 10:00 am
• 5km run: 10:30 am

Register to support Janelle and her efforts below. If you’re unable to attend, but would like to support by giving a donation, you can do so below.