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August 20, 2013Mr. Lube grand opening raises $255 for YACC!
Chris Sparkes has supported Young Adult Cancer Canada (YACC) in many ways since its early days, from participating in the Climb on Signal Hill to Shaving for the Brave. So, of course he included the organization in the grand opening of Mr. Lube in St. John’s, NL from August 17-18, 2013!
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August 14, 2013
Community pulls together to hold annual fundraising event
The Darryl Gorman Memorial Walk has been held in June each year since 2001 and has raised a collective total of $55,000 for Young Adult Cancer Canada. Members of Darryl’s family would coordinate the participants, organize the prizes for a raffle, but unfortunate circumstances meant the regular organizers cancelled the 2013 walk.
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August 12, 2013
Mike Lang hosting YA info sessions in Calgary and Edmonton
You were diagnosed with cancer between the ages of 18 and 39. Now what?
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That’s the idea leading informal information/social events for young adults who have dealt with/are dealing with cancer, and their supporters in Edmonton and Calgary. -
August 08, 2013
Dunk for the Brave 2013: A photo diary
NL Dunk Tank organized a great booth at the 195th Royal St. John’s Regatta and raised $6,620 for YACC!
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August 06, 2013
Localife Calgary: Wing night 2.0
For our latest localife Calgary event, we decided to repeat the last one, and wings 2.0 at the Hose and Hound Neighborhood pub was a blast!
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August 01, 2013
Localife Edmonton: Party in the park
There are few things that are more enjoyable than spending an afternoon outside on a sunny day. With this in mind, Ashley and I thought what better way to get our group together than a picnic in a park.
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July 28, 2013
Localife Ottawa: Go-karts and mini putt at Karters' Korner
The sun was shining, the weather was fantastic, spirits were high, and we were all looking forward to the activities on Saturday, July 27, 2013 as we descended upon Karters’ Korner for a afternoon of mini putt and go-karting.
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July 25, 2013
Back for a break
Here is what I posted on my Facebook page Sunday night, on the eve of my return to YACC: “Bye, bye mat leave. You were a great friend, but after […]
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July 03, 2013
Localife Toronto: Localifers come out swinging
Although there was an intense rainstorm that night, Localifers got to enjoy a fantastic evening of glow in the dark indoor mini putt on June 13, 2013.
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June 26, 2013
A 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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