News & Events

“[Recovery] means not only surviving, but thriving after a life-threatening illness”

At YACC, recovery is about more than survival, it’s about living a life worth loving for the long road. Joseph Neale gets it.

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Happy holidays 2023

As we get ready to sign off for 2023, we are feeling overwhelmed by many life-changing memories of the last year.

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Register now for a YACC Chats: Series!

YACC Chats: Series is similar to the regular YACC Chats, but participants sign up and commit to getting together weekly for eight weeks in order to deepen connections and build on the conversation.

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Use your voice for some researcher studies! (December 2023)

Check out some ongoing research projects that aim to help improve the lives of young adults affected by cancer! New opportunities from the BC Cancer Foundation, University of Calgary, Canadian Virtual Hospice, and Queering Cancer!

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Monthly research roundup (November 2023)

Here are some opportunities to get involved in research this month!

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Geoff’s Blog: My 25th cancer-versary (I’m halfway home)

“When you’re just starting your life, cancer forces you to face the end of your life and that impacts the rest of your life.”

– Geoff’s late buddy Steve Webster, YACCer

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YACC is hiring: Fund Development Coordinator

Join our team to help us achieve some BIG goals!

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New virtual events!

Register now for three new virtual programs!

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YACC is hiring: Communications coordinator (part time temporary)

We are looking for someone to join our St. John’s team to help us reach more people in more engaging ways.

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BIG NEWS! Announcing the Recover Study!

BIG NEWS! Young Adult Cancer Canada (YACC) is launching its next research project, the Recover Study!

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Be a Localife leader!

We are currently recruiting leaders for Calgary, Edmonton, and Ottawa! Apply by October 6, 2023.

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LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Recover Study leadership team

We are putting a team together to ensure our next research study has a wide breadth of knowledge included in decision making. Are you deeply committed to supporting young adults affected by cancer? Learn more about what we’re looking for!

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