Survivor Conference 2021: Chill recap
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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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Private Facebook Groups
We have multiple private facebook groups to connect you with other survivors, 24/7.
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Connect with other young adults dealing with cancer through their profiles and stories.
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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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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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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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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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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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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Survivor Conference
The Survivor Conference is the biggest annual reunion of YACC community members in Canada. Join us for empowering peer support.
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Community Story
Grief expectations
"I grieve the world from before the masks, the distancing, and the perpetual existential worry, but I also recognize that grief and love can exist all at once. I’ll be patient for what comes next."
#Dani Taylor #YACCtivist blog #COVID-19
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Community Story
Milestones
It has been five years since Anna finished her last cancer treatment. "I wasn't sure I'd get here, so it's a worthy place to take pause."
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Community Story
How I felt better when everything felt bad
COVID-19 threw Charlene's post-cancer care plan off track, causing heightened feelings of depression. One little moment helped lighten the load.
#Survivor Conference #Living with cancer #COVID-19
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We Get It: Creativity
Karine chats with Genevieve Stonebridge of InspireHealth on the benefits of creativity.
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We Get It: Where are the men?
Karine speaks with Dr. Anika Petrella, Dr. Jackie Bender, and YACCer Paul Silvestri about the engagement of men in health research and support programs and services.
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We Get It: A chat with Bonnie and Peter
Karine chats with Peter Bovolaneas and Bonnie Lum, both long time alumni of YACC, on what it means to “grow old” in the cancer community.
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Call for applications: Survivor Conference volunteers
Survivor Conference 2021: Chill is coming to you from January 29-31, and we need your help! Being a volunteer for YACC is a great way to build skills and give back to your community.
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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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