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May 12, 2022
Want to be a Localife leader?
Since 2012, Localife has been connecting young adults dealing with cancer in their own communities through fun, casual events and opportunities. We are always on the hunt for great new…
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Huge thank you to our Localife Winnipeg leaders!
Three of our incredible Localife Winnipeg leaders are finishing their volunteer terms, and we are recruiting for the next amazing team!
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April 25, 2022
We Get It: Marla Brennan on imagination and cancer (season 3, episode 12)
In the final episode of season three, Alex speaks with Marla Brennan as she shares her insight and experience on an abstract concept: imagination!
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April 19, 2022
We Get It: The importance of getting involved with Gerald Mak (season 3, episode 11)
We Get It: The importance of getting involved with Gerald Mak (season 3, episode 11)
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April 07, 2022
Insight on Primetown and the future of the YAC Prime study
Nicole writes about the Insight team’s latest meeting where it discussed Primetown 2022 and the next phase of the YAC Prime study.
“As I write this post I’m reminded how lucky I am to be part of this group.”
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Localife Calgary goes tubing!
On February 25, 2022, Localife Calgary put together a tubing event at the WinSport Tube Park.
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April 04, 2022
We Get It: Mindfulness, meditation, and perspective with Harman (season 3, episode 10)
In this week’s episode, Harman speaks with Alex about mindfulness, meditation, and reframing your perspective on life to navigate his world through multiple cancer diagnoses, and where he is at as a result today.
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March 29, 2022
We Get It: A chat with Joe Bakhmoutski (season 3, episode 9)
This week’s episode of We Get It features a chat with Joe Bakhmoutski, founder and champion of Simplify Cancer.
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March 21, 2022
We Get It: Parenting and advocacy with Heather Brown (season 3, episode 8)
Alex chats with fellow YACCtivist Heather Brown about her role advocating for the cancer community’s resources, sharing her story, and how a cancer diagnosis is brought to light to children from a parent’s perspective.
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March 15, 2022
Localife Ottawa thanks Val and Tha’er!
Localife Ottawa is saying thank you to leaders Val and Tha’er for all they have done for the group — and inviting some new leaders to step up and apply to take it to the next phase!
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March 14, 2022
We Get It: A chat with Val Mandarino (season 3, episode 7)
In this week’s episode, Alex’s mother/caregiver/supporter, Val Mandarino, joins him for a chat.
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March 07, 2022
We Get It: Balance, wellness, and healthy living with Sammi Martin (season 3, episode 6)
In this week’s episode, Alex interviewed YACCer and Certified Personal Trainer (CPT/Online Coach) Sammi Martin of Smart Fitness to discuss exercise and cancer, healthy eating habits, and healthy lifestyle choices.
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