Islanders can walk, run or skate this week to raise money for Shayna Conway.
The CARI complex at UPEI is holding a fundraising skate for Conway and her family as well as for the families of the other victims of the shooting earlier this month in Alberta.
Conway, 21, is the sole survivor of the Dec. 15 massacre on Hwy. 2 north of Claresholm, Alta., in which Tanner Craswell, 22, of Charlottetown, Mitch Maclean, 20, of South Winsloe, Tabitha Stepple and gunman Derek Jensen were killed in a triple murder-suicide.
Conway is making significant progress in her recovery in a Calgary hospital.
Family friend Rob Dale said Wednesday she was continuing to work on moving her leg and even took a couple steps without assistance during her physiotherapy session in the gym.
A skate is set for Friday from 8 to 10 p.m. at the CARI complex. The public skate is free but donations will be accepted with proceeds to the families of the victims.
A 5K run and a 3K walk are also going Saturday to raise money to assist Conway and her family with costs arising from the tragedy.
The event begins at 10 a.m. Saturday at Charlottetown Rural High School. Registration is at 9 a.m. The fee is by donation.
Charlottetown Rural is hosting the fundraiser for Conway, who is a graduate of the school.
Charlottetown Rural teacher Les MacKay never taught Conway, but he says teachers who did describe her as "a real quality person.''
More than 130 people have voiced their intention through Facebook in taking part. MacKay is hopeful the event draws 200 or more.
"We thought we should do something as a school,'' he said.
"We're just trying to do our little part to let her know that a lot of people care.''
The school has already taken a collection and a second one is likely, added MacKay.
