The Student Health Action Coalition (SHAC) is run entirely by student volunteers from the UNC Health Science schools and divisions. Students gain clinical skills while also engaging in interdisciplinary service-learning. This past weekend, students volunteered and ran in the Annual SHAC 5k to raise funds for the organization.
Current SHAC PT Manager, Louisa Bynum, reflected on the experience, noting how the event underscored SHAC’s larger purpose. “The 5K is a fun celebration and way to sustain SHAC’s mission, but the real impact happens in the clinic every week when students and providers come together to serve our community. Being a part of SHAC has been an amazing experience—I’ve loved learning alongside students from other health disciplines, while serving those who might not otherwise have access to care.”
Congratulations to first-year student Correy Fairchild (bottom left) who was the first overall finisher, and second-year student Sydney Peterson (bottom right) who placed third overall among females!
