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August 06, 2013Localife Calgary: Wing night 2.0
For our latest localife Calgary event, we decided to repeat the last one, and wings 2.0 at the Hose and Hound Neighborhood pub was a blast!
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August 01, 2013
Localife Edmonton: Party in the park
There are few things that are more enjoyable than spending an afternoon outside on a sunny day. With this in mind, Ashley and I thought what better way to get our group together than a picnic in a park.
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July 28, 2013
Localife Ottawa: Go-karts and mini putt at Karters' Korner
The sun was shining, the weather was fantastic, spirits were high, and we were all looking forward to the activities on Saturday, July 27, 2013 as we descended upon Karters’ Korner for a afternoon of mini putt and go-karting.
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July 25, 2013
Back for a break
Here is what I posted on my Facebook page Sunday night, on the eve of my return to YACC: “Bye, bye mat leave. You were a great friend, but after […]
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July 17, 2013
Important news about the next Survivor Conference
After many considerations, consultations, and conversations, we have decided to move our annual Survivor Conference from the fall to the spring (i.e. June 2014). We know the Conference is THE time of year where young adult cancer survivors in Canada get to reconnect with old friends and make new ones. We did not make this decision lightly, and won’t leave you high and dry.
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July 16, 2013
Steve Rubin defies odds and uses his passion to help other young adults with cancer
Steve Rubin was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in October 2011, and his healthcare team advised him to stay out of the water to protect his compromised immune system.
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“I [stopped] for a few months, and I was so miserable…the depression that I experienced during that break—to be told that I couldn’t do it because of these reasons—really had me down in the dumps for a long time,” he said. -
July 10, 2013
Help Cancer Care Nova Scotia develop emergency guidelines
Cancer Care Nova Scotia (CCNS) is developing provincial guidelines for a number of the most common emergency situations experienced by cancer patients, and they want your input.
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July 04, 2013
New scholarship opportunity – due at the end of July
The Emmy Duff Scholarship Foundation is awarding a $1,500 scholarship to a Canadian student who is dealing with/has dealt with cancer.
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July 03, 2013
Localife Toronto: Localifers come out swinging
Although there was an intense rainstorm that night, Localifers got to enjoy a fantastic evening of glow in the dark indoor mini putt on June 13, 2013.
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June 26, 2013
A survivor and her supporter recap Retreat Yourself British Columbia
Caregivers and supporters don’t always recognize the impact supporting a young adult with cancer can have on their own lives. Hannah recognized the need to connect with a community of young adults who “got it,” and Reggie agreed to go to Retreat Yourself British Columbia to support Hannah. Read on to see what they had to say about the experience.
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June 24, 2013
Localife Calgary: June 29 event update
Our event on June 29 will not be happening now due to the flood.
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June 19, 2013
6 things as you leave grade 6
Geoff’s graduating address to the grade 6 class of Mary Queen of Peace in St. John’s, NL. (June 19, 2013)
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