How we can help

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.

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Reach out today to connect with YACC, finding support, and join our amazing community.

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Private Facebook Groups

We have multiple private facebook groups to connect you with other survivors, 24/7.

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Our Community

Connect with other young adults dealing with cancer through their profiles and stories.

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Our Programs

Our Programs range from simple meet-ups to mountain climbing, and much more!

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Private Facebook Groups

Our private Facebook group is a very supportive space where you can ask questions or simply share what you are going through.

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YACCtivist

YACCtivists 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.

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Localife

YACC’s got your back! Join the Localife program in your city today! Meet great people who get it and have fun.

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Survivor Conference

An annual event where young adults affected by cancer can connect, attend sessions and workshops, and more!

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Big Cancer Hook-up

Connect and reconnect at the Big Cancer Hook-up! Join YACC community members, survivors, and supporters at this year’s national event.

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Retreat Yourself

Retreat Yourself unites YACC community members and provides an opportunity to talk and share stories with people who get it.

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Primetown

A cancer summit for young adults and those who care for them
June 2-4, 2022

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Retreat Yourself Adventure

YACC meets adventure with the Retreat Yourself Adventure! Join cancer survivors and supporters as they push their limits in Newfoundland.

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Community Story
Cancer, get out of my head!

Cancer, get out of my head!

Michalea writes about how therapy helped her cope with her mental health after she thought she was done with cancer. "Cancer, unlike a fire, does not merely disappear once extinguished."

#YACCtivist  #Mental Health  #YACCtivist blog  #Michaela  

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Community Story
Listen to your heart

Listen to your heart

"I didn’t know I had had two surgeries, a round of dialysis, and organs removed. I didn’t know that I was bleeding profusely from a bowel resection that didn’t hold, and I didn’t know that five days had passed. I didn’t know I had cancer."

#YACCtivist blog  #Lindsay Lorraine  

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Community Story
On fear

On fear

"It's time to let go of what is holding you back."

#YACCtivist blog  #Nicole Clark  

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Localife Vancouver went to Whistler!

"A lot of smiling and exhausted faces, perhaps some new hobbies started and definitely a lot of growth in confidence on the hill. We can't wait to do it again!"

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House Party 2023: St. John's recap

We held the first YACC House Party on Saturday, March 18 and it was AMAZING!

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Cancer can be puzzling; connection doesn't have to be

In this episode of Localife Edmonton, the group heads out to the local board game café and competes in a biweekly Puzzle Battle.

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YACC is hiring: Program coordinator/Coordonnateur de programme

As a program coordinator, you’ll be one of the main points of contact for our YACCers, owning the relationship and working with our internal team to help support them, connect them to their peers, and bridge them out of isolation. Applications due February 26, 2023!

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Scars fade on their own time

"I wanted to protect my skin but also protect myself from having to discuss why I had such a noticeable scar. It was easier for me to pretend the scar wasn’t there and that I hadn’t ever had cancer."

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The Climb

We'd love to have you climb with us in fall 2022!

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Third Party Events

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!

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Shave for the Brave

Shave 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.

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