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This year CAPSI and APSA will be hosting a Race against Racism virtually September 25th, 26th, 27th. This is a new initiative with the aim to educate future health care professionals on the racial biases present within our healthcare system.

All funds raised through this run will be donated to Action Dignity, a local charity based out of Calgary. The organization has been in the forefront of many initiatives in the province by addressing issues of diversity, human rights, racial inequities and public participation.

As future pharmacists, we are in a privileged position and have the lucky opportunity to be advocates for our patients and colleagues. The the first 70 participating pharmacy students who have made a $15 donation will receive a free T-shirt  [closed] graciously sponsored by Scotiabank. 

To register, you must make a minimum donation of $15. However, family members or friends donating on behalf of a participating pharmacy student can donate any amount of their choosing. In order to receive this t-shirt, you must be in Edmonton and be available to do a pick up. More details about the Race will be released later! If you are donating on behalf of someone, please put their names in the comment.

*no official tax receipt can be given out*

Donations Closed

We raised a total of $4712.20. When we first launched this initiative, I did not imagine that we could raise so much money during a pandemic! Thank you to everyone that participated, shared the link with family and friends and took the time to reflect on some of the disparities that exist in our health care system. Navjot Singh will be bringing in a few pharmacists later on in the year who will highlight their roles in working with vulnerable populations. This year we had significant professor involvement, students/family spanning from 6 provinces as well as AHS Clinical Practice Leaders participate!

 

Our top three fundraisers were:

Anthony Kapelke: $750 - 30 mint cup points for Team Blue

Lynn Kuzyk: $200 - 20 mint cup points for Team Red

Angela Mićović: $165 - 10 mint cup points for Team Purple

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