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Emily Condie

Emily Condie

“I think the hardest thing for supporters is to feel validated that we are also experiencing this massive thing, because we feel like it’s not about us, it’s about our person, and that was something that connecting with other supporters through YACC really helped me with, remembering to put myself first.”

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Josh Lamothe

Josh Lamothe

About you Name: Josh Lamothe Age: 35 City: Edmonton, AB Who did you support with cancer? My amazing wife, Mandy. What was their diagnosis? Papillary thyroid cancer When was it?…

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John Aubin

John Aubin

Name: John Aubin Age: 33 Hometown: Georgetown, ON What school did you attend? Bishops University Where do you work? ServiceOntario Your experience with cancer: Who did you support with cancer?…

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Amy Hiscock

Amy Hiscock

Name: Amy Hiscock Age: 33 Hometown: Heart’s Content, NL Where do you work? Currently on a leave of absence from RBC Royal Bank. What is your career goal? Just taking…

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Ian Davidson

Ian Davidson

Name: Ian Davidson Age: 41 Hometown: Clarenville, NL What schools did you attend? Memorial University of NL, The University of Lethbridge, Northwestern State University Where do you work? Principal, Clarenville…

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Kara Rideout

Kara Rideout

Age: 18 What school did/do you attend? Booth Memorial High in St. John’s NL What is/are your career goal(s)? She dosen’t have a career goal yet, but she does know…

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Rebecca Flood

Rebecca Flood

Young Adult Cancer helped me get through the toughest time of my life. When I really felt like no one understood I could read some of Geoff’s journey and know…

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Meghan Drover

Meghan Drover

Age: 24 Hometown: St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador What are your thoughts/feelings on Young Adult Cancer? The success of this organization is mainly due to the awesome person that Geoff…

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Holly Oxford

Holly Oxford

Age: 21 Hometown: Twillingate, Newfoundland What school did/do you attend? Currently working towards her honors degree in Behavioral Neuroscience at Memorial University of Newfoundland. What is/are your career goal(s)? She…

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Carter Hong

Carter Hong

Age: 16 What school did/do you attend? Booth Memorial High School in St.John’s, NL What is/are your career goal(s)? She plans on becoming a speech pathologist! Your Cancer experience Who…

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Jenny Marino

Jenny Marino

What school did/do you attend? Jenny is a graduate of Trent University (B.A) and the California Institute of Integral Studies (MA) Are you working? Yes What is/are your career goal(s)?…

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Gord Delaney

Gord Delaney

Age: 27 Hometown: St. John’s, Newfoundland Lillies for Lillie Are you working? Sales/Marketing Manager: Weather Shore Windows Your Cancer experience Who did you support with cancer? I supported my mother…

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Adam Davis

Adam Davis

Age: 21 Hometown: Eastern Passage, NS Adam was a strong supporter for his girlfriend Krista. What school did/do you attend? High School: Cole Harbour District High University: Dalhousie Private College:…

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Samantha  Simms

Samantha Simms

Age: 20 Hometown: Corner Brook, NL What school did/do you attend? Herdman Collegiate. Are you working? Full-time Mother. What is/are your career goal(s)? To be come a pediatric nurse. Your…

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Michael Walsh

Michael Walsh

Age: 24 Hometown: Sydney, Nova Scotia Click here to view Melanie’s Profile. Your Cancer experience Who did you support with cancer? My girlfriend Melanie. How did you find out about…

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