Each year, medical students from the MUN Medicine Adventure Sports Club run or hike up the historic Signal Hill Park in St. John's, NL every day for the month of October in support of a local charity or cause. This year, we are fundraising for a fellow MUN medical student named Kaitlyn, who is currently recovering from a stroke.

“Kaitlyn grew up in a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador, it's there she developed her passion for helping others. After completing an honors degree in neuroscience, she was accepted into medical school. She worked hard in her studies until her world was turned upside down. Just one week before finishing her first year of medical school, she became a critical care patient herself from a stroke at the age of 24.

She had to re-learn basic functions again like learning how to talk, eat, and sit up unsupported. For anyone who knows her, this challenging climb has not daunted her from their signature determination and spirit to conquer the road ahead.

Kaitlyn's recovery journey is now at a turning point. Kaitlyn has recently traveled from her home province to Toronto, Ontario to pursue a physiotherapy device not available in Newfoundland. Following a one-week successful trial, Kaitlyn is hoping to go back for a longer period to further her recovery which will require new adaptive equipment and technologies.

With the exciting possibilities that lie ahead, please consider supporting the rising costs of therapy and new equipment. No matter what amount of support you can provide, it will be profoundly appreciated.”

-Kaitlyn’s Family

This October, we will be running/hiking Signal Hill daily to support Kaitlyn as she continues her recovery. At the end of the month, all funds raised will be donated to Kaitlyn’s AGiveMe.com page. Anyone is welcome to participate!