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March 17, 2020
Localife Calgary spends the night at Telus Spark
We had a great time learning and we even almost beat the high score on the Energy Saver Dance Game (not to brag).
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March 13, 2020
YAC Prime: Sleep quality mediates relationship between fear of cancer recurrence, psychological distress in young adults with cancer
The YAC Prime team has been working away with the survey data, and the latest news we have to share is half of the YAC Prime Study participants reported symptoms of insomnia, and about 30 per cent use sleep medications.
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March 10, 2020
Localife Winnipeg visits Triple B’s
We kept it casual with 14 of our YACCers at a billiards night in February.
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March 09, 2020
YACC values courage
“YACC understands how much courage it takes to just show up. YACC helps to make the brave even braver through empathy and understanding.”
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February 27, 2020
Welcome to Survivor Conference: 20/20!
Intro, financial assistance, FAQs, and wait list consideration.
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February 12, 2020
YACCer 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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January 15, 2020
Localife Edmonton celebrates Christmas at Crankpots
Localife Edmonton celebrated the season with ceramics!
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January 10, 2020
Lights 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 08, 2020
Localife 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, 2020
Localife 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, 2020
One 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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