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June 26, 2013A survivor and her supporter recap Retreat Yourself British Columbia
Caregivers and supporters don’t always recognize the impact supporting a young adult with cancer can have on their own lives. Hannah recognized the need to connect with a community of young adults who “got it,” and Reggie agreed to go to Retreat Yourself British Columbia to support Hannah. Read on to see what they had to say about the experience.
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June 24, 2013
Localife Calgary: June 29 event update
Our event on June 29 will not be happening now due to the flood.
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June 04, 2013
Great turnout at National Cancer Survivors Day in St. John
Single digit temperatures and drizzle didn’t dampen the National Cancer Survivors Day celebrations in St. John’s, NL on June 2, 2013!
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May 30, 2013
Join us for National Cancer Survivors Day
Press release
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May 29, 2013
Localife: Game of Things
I was researching some games that could be played at our previous Localife event a little while ago. After a quick poll, a lot of people mentioned “Game of Things.” The title of this game made me curious; what was “Things”?
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Localife Calgary: Wing night at Craft Beer Market
The amount of wings a small group of people could inhale was really surprising! Craft beer market was really awesome, and practically every known beer on tap!
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May 23, 2013
Localife Toronto: Making pesto in the morning
Nothing brings people together quicker than food and the open chance of a kitchen party! It didn’t matter that it was just 11 a.m., Localife Toronto attendees brought their hunger and spirit for an incredible interactive cooking session offered and facilitated by ELLISCR at Toronto General Hospital.
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May 08, 2013
Our 2011-2012 Annual Report is online
This report highlights our growth, stories about the young adult cancer survivors we’ve impacted through web-based and face-to-face programs, and key financials from the past year.
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"YACC came into my life at just the right time"
Shannon Goddard says life was simpler and happier before she was diagnosed with cancer, even when she was a student studying to be an Engineer Technologist and a single mother to a two-year-old daughter. Then, in January 2012 at the age of 31, she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
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May 07, 2013
Sneak peek: Zip lining
A carabiner and a harness is all that separates you from the North Atlantic coastline. The lines are so fast that some burn through braking gloves. The trees don’t mind getting in your personal space. Sounds like fun!
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May 04, 2013
Localife Edmonton: Localife Edmonton is mastering the "all day hangout"
With the arrival of spring, Edmonton Localifers took advantage of the warmer weather on May 4 for another awesome event! We indulged in some great conversation, good food, and even better company on a lovely patio off Whyte Avenue prior to taking in some culture and finest popcorn in the city at the historic Garneau theatre.
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April 29, 2013
Katie's first Retreat Yourself recap
Somewhere in between the awkward small talk on Thursday and the joyful, teary-eyed goodbyes on Monday, a magical transformation occurred.
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