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June 29, 2016National study seeks young men who have had cancer
Researchers from the University of New Brunswick are inviting young men who have had cancer to share how they feel about their intimate relationships after they’ve had cancer.
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June 28, 2016Shave for the Brave hits Toronto!
On June 24, 2016 Jessica Besaw donated ten inches of hair in support of Shave for the Brave at the Rotaract Club of Toronto. This wasn’t Jessica’s first encounter with […]
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June 26, 2016School’s out for summer, but the Shave’s not!
The first School’s Out Shave Party was held on June 21, 2016. Approximately 100 guests comprised of Shavers, parents, and supporters flocked to Axtion to cheer on a few “last call” Shavers, celebrate their hard work over many months, and enjoy one of the Northeast Avalon’s main attractions!
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June 23, 201669 Panthers Shave at Paradise Elementary School!
Paradise Elementary School’s fourth annual Shave for the Brave was a hoot. Kids and teachers were up dancing to “Macarena” and “YMCA,” and there was an excited buzz throughout the auditorium.
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Sixty-nine Panthers and their parents climbed the stairs to the stage to show their support for young adults affected by cancer in Canada -
June 21, 2016School’s out for summer, but the Shave’s not!
Mane-iacs are Shavers who grow their hair between Shaves for the Brave and get just one massive haircut each year. Noah Quilty took that to the extreme by growing his […]
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June 17, 2016
St Matthews Elementary 5th Shave!
On May 15, 2015, St. Matthew’s School held their fifth consecutive Shave for the Brave! In total, 58 Shavers and 16 Mane Mamas rocked the gym, raising over $11,000 with donations still coming in! Way to go, St. Matthew’s!
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Instagram takeover with @mallorycooper77
The YACC community is filled with talented, enthusiastic, interesting people who share great photos and messages on Instagram, so we decided to let someone “take over” our account once a […]
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June 16, 2016Choked to death: A personal perspective on dying
Since my childhood I’ve had a curiosity about death. What happens when we die? Why doesn’t anyone ever talk about it? My personal views on life after death continue to […]
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June 15, 2016
We iced cancer!
From June 9-13, 75 young adult cancer survivors and supporters gathered in St. John’s, NL for our annual Survivor Conference. The theme this year was “Ice Cancer” as we planned […]
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Power 2 Hope powers YACC!
Big thanks to everyone behind this year’s Power 2 Hope 5k in Clarenville, NL! Your efforts raised over $6,500 which will support programs that help young adults live and love […]
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June 10, 2016
Public Service Credit Union Shaves for third time!
On May 27, 2016, the Public Service Credit Union hosted its third Shave for the Brave in their branch on Ropewalk Lane, St. John’s NL. Two fearless employees and loyal Shavers, Sean Kilpatrick and Ian Barrett, parted with their locks for the third time. Customers wandered in and out of the branch and stared with amazement. Seeing somebody Shave their head in the middle of a bank isn’t something you see every day, but it certainly gets the message out there to help support young adults dealing with cancer.
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June 06, 2016
Shave #5 in the books for Paradise Elementary!
51 shavers from paradise elementary sitting on the floor and stage after their school shave.
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