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.
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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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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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YACC meets adventure with the Retreat Yourself Adventure! Join cancer survivors and supporters as they push their limits in Newfoundland.
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Retreat Yourself unites YACC community members and provides an opportunity to talk and share stories with people who get it.
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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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The Survivor Conference is the biggest annual reunion of YACC community members in Canada. Join us for empowering peer support.
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In her final YACCtivist blog post, Ashley writes about the top five habits that are helping her move beyond cancer.
#Moving beyond cancer #YACCtivist blog #Ashley Stead-Morine
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"When we are on our own, or feel like there is a giant weight on our shoulders, small gestures can have a lot longer impact than we might imagine."
#Alex Mandarino #YACCtivist blog
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"No one told me about one of the most debilitating long term effects of cancer: a profound and suffocating fear of the unknown. They also didn't tell me about the freedom."
#Janelle Lamontagne #YACCtivist blog
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Jenn's doctor advised her not to Google her symptoms. Here's what she does instead.
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"Over the last 18 months, I have been forced to take inventory of my life and really decide what brings me happiness. Here are seven things that happened."
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During a conversation with a friend, Jenn's "sour mood" turned around when her friend told her how he viewed her life. She would love for you to give it a try!
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With National Cancer Survivors Day on June 6, 2021, some YACCtivists joined forces and answered some questions that shed some light on their cancer experiences, and tools they have found helpful along the way.
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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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