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March 15, 2022Localife 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, 2022We 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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March 01, 2022Localife St. John’s: Transitions
Localife St. John’s leader Kaylee is stepping down from her role, but new leader Ashley is primed and ready to help fill her shoes!
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February 28, 2022
We Get It: Life after cancer with Kayla Tremblett (season 3, episode 5)
Kayla Tremblett joins Alex to discuss her introduction to YACC and how she quickly stepped into a leadership volunteer role after taking so much away from the inclusive programming.
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February 21, 2022
We Get It: A chat with Nick (season 3, episode 4)
In this week’s episode, Alex and Insight team member Nick have “quite an interesting conversation” about how cancer affected him mentally, how infertility played a role in him ultimately deciding to become a foster parent, and more.
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February 14, 2022
We Get It: Comedy, creativity, and cancer with Daniel Stolfi (season 3, episode 3)
In this episode, Alex speaks with Daniel Stolfi about cancer, comedy, and writing books.
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February 09, 2022Localife St. John’s learns something new
Before the holidays, Localife St. John’s got together for a glass fusing class at Clay Cafe.
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February 07, 2022
We Get It: Connecting with “YACC graduate” Alyssa (season 3, episode 2)
Alyssa and Alex break down some of the goals and expectations of YACC’s newly formed Insight team, and discuss the importance of family throughout a cancer journey, how to navigate the ever-changing world of cancer with your loved ones, and what Alyssa’s goals as a self-proclaimed “YACC graduate” are.
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February 03, 2022Thank you to these YACC Chats leaders!
YACC Chats are led by incredibly compassionate and dedicated volunteers. During this period of turnover, we want to say thank you to the leaders who are moving on for now.
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February 02, 2022The inaugural Insight meeting
“It was a great first meeting, a supportive space to share ideas, and I am looking forward to hearing more of what this amazing group of people have to say at our next meeting.”
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February 01, 2022New Localife Ottawa leaders needed!
If you think you’d make a great Localife leader and you meet the eligibility criteria, please apply by February 7, 2022!
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