BIG-HEARTED JANELLE HOSTS RUN TO HELP UNBLOCK THE CLOT
JANELLE TIERNEY is a CAPER through and through - from playing and coaching with Cape Breton FC to graduating out of the Academy teams to star for the CBU Women's Varsity program.
In November 2022, Janelle was 19 years old, studying a Bachelor of Science and playing for the CAPERS. 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.
Soccer Cape Breton is 100 per cent behind Coach Janelle on her quest, last summer typified her big heart and soccer spirit as she gave back to her community and worked under CBU Men's Soccer Head Coach Deano Morley in the CBFC U13AA Girls Competitive team becoming a huge favourite with the players.
Janelle is now 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 on the link below.
https://www.cbrhfoundation.ca/events-mec/unblock-the-clot
