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April 22, 2020Announcing Survivor Conference 2020: Virtual!
We are PUMPED to open registration for another brand new program — Survivor Conference 2020: Virtual from May 22-24!
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#NVW2020: Thank you, YACCtivists!
Our YACCtivist program was reenergized this past August and with it came 16 incredible humans. People who show up every. single. time.
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April 20, 2020#NVW2020: Thank you Localife leaders!
Thank you to our Localife leaders! When the COVID-19 quarantine swept the nation, it hit “pause” on events like axe throwing, wing nights, and trips to the museum. Our Localife leaders sprung into action finding ways to keep their members connected and supported.
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April 19, 2020Kicking off National Volunteer Week 2020
That simple act of helping changes lives every day. It is essential to our way of life and you used it to build YACC. Thank you.
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April 16, 2020The whole 6 feet: Our relationship through cancer and COVID-19
YACCtivist Blair and his girlfriend, Ashley, discuss managing their relationship and his compromised immune system during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how they’re staying connected.
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April 14, 2020
I choose to learn through…
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, I was just on the other side of a bone marrow transplant and a one-month stay in the intensive care unit on one of those ventilators we hear so much about every day. For 23 days, a ventilator pushed air into my damaged lungs.
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April 13, 2020Localife Edmonton explores meditation techniques
On April 8, the Localife Edmonton crew (and our cats) assembled from the comfort of our own homes to be treated to a crash course in meditation!
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April 09, 2020Meet our newest Localife leaders!
Before some of our Localife leaders get ready to move on at the end of their terms later this spring, we wanted to introduce you to all of the new leaders who have come on board to carry the baton.
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A young adult cancer user’s guide for isolation
“With COVID-19, it’s like everyone was diagnosed with cancer. Your life is in immediate lockdown, instant isolation, and social distancing. I reached out to my peers and asked them to help you.”
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April 08, 2020Expressing emotions through art
Charlene writes about how painting helped her learn to define and appreciate her feelings — good or bad.
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April 06, 2020Celebrating AYA Week 2020
DID YOU KNOW it’s AYA Week? We want to celebrate by telling you about some of our best buds.
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April 03, 2020YACCtivists recommend: Podcasts
Have you already blown through your favourite podcasts? Check out these YACCtivist recommendations as you stroll/clean/lounge this weekend.
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