Celebrating Pride!
As Pride month comes to a close, we want to highlight our incredible 2SLGBTQIA+ community at Young Adult Cancer Canada (YACC)!
/ Read more
Young Adult Cancer Canada, 18 Argyle Street, Suite 201, St. John's, NL, A1A 1V3
Email [email protected] | Phone 709.579.7325 | Fax 709.579.7326 | Toll-free 1.877.571.7325
There are many ways to take part in the YACC community. Connect through our private Facebook group; meet other young adults affected by cancer through our digital, local, and national programs; and read posts and profiles from other young adults who know what it’s like to face cancer in your late teens, 20s, and 30s.
Reach out today to connect with YACC, finding support, and join our amazing community.
We have multiple private facebook groups to connect you with other survivors, 24/7.
Connect with other young adults dealing with cancer through their profiles and stories.
Our private Facebook group is a very supportive space where you can ask questions or simply share what you are going through.
Learn moreYACCtivists build the awareness and capacity of YACC so that the organization is able to reach more young adults with cancer, serve them with more programming opportunities, and change the future for young adults with cancer.
Learn moreYACC’s got your back! Join the Localife program in your city today! Meet great people who get it and have fun.
Learn moreConnect and reconnect at the Big Cancer Hook-up! Join YACC community members, survivors, and supporters at this year’s national event.
Learn moreThe Survivor Conference is the biggest annual reunion of YACC community members in Canada. Join us for empowering peer support.
Learn moreRetreat Yourself unites YACC community members and provides an opportunity to talk and share stories with people who get it.
Learn moreYACC meets adventure with the Retreat Yourself Adventure! Join cancer survivors and supporters as they push their limits in Newfoundland.
Learn moreA big question from a friend: “Do you feel like you took anything positive away from your cancer journey?”
#YACCtivist blog #Jay Abramovitch
Read moreMichaela had an amazing network of family and friends, but after her diagnosis, they weren't able to offer the support she needed most. "The hardest part about cancer was feeling like I didn’t belong in a place where I once felt so at home."
Read moreAs K. celebrates two years cancer-free, she reflects on how her twin babies gave her the motivation she needed to get through the toughest days.
Read moreAs Pride month comes to a close, we want to highlight our incredible 2SLGBTQIA+ community at Young Adult Cancer Canada (YACC)!
/ Read more
Three of our incredible Localife Winnipeg leaders are finishing their volunteer terms, and we are recruiting for the next amazing team!
/ Read more
In the final episode of season three, Alex speaks with Marla Brennan as she shares her insight and experience on an abstract concept: imagination!
/ Read more
Fundraising through private, third party events is a great way to support YACC! Do you have an event you’d like to host? Reach out!
Read moreShave for the Brave is YACC’s largest annual fundraiser. Host a shave or donate to school and community shavers to help support young adults dealing with cancer.
Read more