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February 12, 2020YACCer recognized for creating an environment of hope
Congratulations to Blair Richardson for receiving the Alberta Cancer Foundation’s Tricia Antonini Award!
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February 06, 2020Jenn reflects on life three years after her diagnosis
Jenn planned to make 2017 her year, until she woke up on January 1 and found a lump in her breast.
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January 30, 2020Loving someone with cancer
This post is all about my guy and how he views our long, tedious, pain-in-the-caboose dance with cancer because at the end of the end of the day, he now lives with cancer, too.
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January 23, 20205 ways YACC has your back
Being in this YACC community has meant showing up for myself, sharing life with others, and creating a thriving community. Why would you not want to be a part of that?
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January 16, 2020I was wildly unprepared for parenting with a cancer diagnosis
By my first chemo, I was completely winging it. And I’m not alone.
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January 15, 2020Localife Edmonton celebrates Christmas at Crankpots
Localife Edmonton celebrated the season with ceramics!
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January 10, 2020Lights On Fund donates $500
Thank you to the Lights On Fund for its generous gift of $500 to help with YACC’s administrative costs.
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January 09, 2020Vulnerability is sexy
By Alex Mandarino It’s rare that we as individuals hold the power to change the trajectory of somebody’s day just by sharing a piece of advice or kind words. Quite […]
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January 08, 2020Localife Vancouver “Glows” for the holidays!
Localife Vancouver returned to Glow for the third year in a row, and there’s a reason why.
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Localife St. John’s has “Merry & Bright” time at MUN Botanical Gardens!
In the middle of December, on a very cold and dark day, 20 survivors and supporters met to celebrate the holidays together under a cascade of bright lights in the freshly fallen snow.
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January 07, 2020Localife leaders needed!
We’re nearing the end of the term for some leaders, and we need your help to make sure these events continue to to help YACC with its mission of being “a connection to peers, bridge out of isolation, and source of inspiration” in Calgary, St. John’s, Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, and Winnipeg!
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January 02, 2020One true therapist for me! Looking for mental health services after cancer
YACCtivist Gabrielle ignored her “uncomfortable” cancer-related emotions until they came back years later — and with more power. Read her tips for finding the best mental health support for you.
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