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March 02, 2015Shining a spotlight on the uber engaged
Since 2006, March has been taken over by Shave for the Brave here at YACC. While it’s our largest fundraiser, it’s by no means the only way people help out, so this month we’re going to shine the spotlight on some of the superstars in our community who take the time to help their cancer peers.
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February 27, 2015
#BraveDay 2015
Hits FM is sharing short stories from our community members throughout the day, but we bet some of you are here for a little more info; you’ve come to the right place.
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February 19, 2015Content for us, by us
We have some new ideas for content in the upcoming web calendar that are designed to better represent the YACCers we know, and show those we haven’t met yet who we really are.
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February 17, 2015YACCtivist Heather accepts a hard truth
What if I could have another baby? What if there is the perfect child out there for me that on some higher level whom I am meant to adopt. What if? I have been so afraid of giving up, so I felt I needed to put in every effort possible to try and see where these options could lead me.
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February 12, 2015
Localife Calgary: Bowling and sushi — a winning combo
A mini version of Localife Calgary invaded Chinook Bowladrome on February 7, 2015, but even with smaller than usual numbers, the skills and enthusiasm were at peak levels!
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February 11, 2015There's nothing better than sweating on a Saturday
MAX Fitness and Conditioning Centre’s 3rd Surge for Cancer was held at Buckmaster’s Circle Recreation Centre on February 7, 2015. The day saw 6,811 wall balls, push-ups, rope slams, box […]
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February 06, 2015Big Cancer Hook-up special guest: Kathy Stock
Kathy is a member of the YACC team in St. John’s with a focus on public speaking and awareness. She is also a Localife St. John’s leader, professional musician, singer and songwriter, volunteer at her church, and board member for several community organizations. She loves being with her family, being outside in the sun, and eating chocolate chip cookies.
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Big Cancer Hook-up special guest: Jody Mason
Jody has been off on disability for the past 15 months as his current schedule of chemo every two weeks made it difficult to stay at work. He had to give up some former hobbies and contact sports after having a power port installed, and he currently spends his time watching TV, playing Xbox, reading comic books, hanging out with friends when possible, and napping. He said, “Naps are awesome.”
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Big Cancer Hook-up special guest: Robin Harry
Robin grew up in the Caribbean island of Dominica, but has lived in Toronto since the 1990s. She is currently doing her second undergraduate degree, a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing, at the University of Toronto. She is a music junkie and sings in a gospel choir and says her dream job is to be a backup singer for my favourite musicians, but she’ll stick with health care, her other love.
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Big Cancer Hook-up special guest: Janice Davidson
Janice is a social worker who says her three children are her biggest accomplishment, and her favourite things to do are to spend time with them and her husband, Ian—especially when they’re travelling or being active in some way.
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Big Cancer Hook-up special guest: Christopher Chow
Chris is a freelance industrial and graphic designer who is currently working in Class Action Services as a claims evaluator. He also enjoys movies, TV, games, books, the Internet—basically anything that him procrastinate from the things he should be doing.
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Big Cancer Hook-up special guest: Jamie Carswell
Jamie is an RCMP CST with a passion for boxing, camping, quadding, travelling, being a super mom, playing with her dog, music, soulful conversation, tight hugs, cooking, comfortable silence, party planning, and anything else that gets her heart racing.
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