Young Adult Cancer Canada

⭐ Localife Ottawa: Project Hail Mary at the movies
2026-04-12 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
Hi YACCer!
Let’s spend a Sunday afternoon watching Project Hail Mary together at the movies.
YACC will provide the movie ticket as well as a medium fountain drink and medium popcorn for registered participants.
Localife events are for those who were diagnosed with cancer before the age of 40 and are currently between the ages of 18-39. You may invite a peer supporter who is also within the age range (ex. friend, spouse, sibling, etc.) where space permits. Some events are family-friendly, but you must register all attendees.
Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026
Time: Afternoon (Exact time TBC on April 8 when the listings come out)
Location: Landmark Kanata Centrum Theatre (801 Kanata Avenue, Kanata, ON, K2T 1E7)
Parking: Free at the theatre
Public transit: Short walk from Terry Fox Station
Accessibility info: The movie theatre is fully accessible
Family friendly? This event is not child friendly but feel free to bring a young adult supporter who is not your parent!
RSVP: By April 10
Click here to register for this event!
If you have any questions, please email us directly at this address localife@youngadultcancer.ca.

⭐ Localife Winnipeg: Board games and pizza
2026-04-18 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Winnipeg)
Aaniin/hello YACCer!
I hope you’re doing well and are enjoying the last few days of winter — spring is just around the corner!
To celebrate, Localife Winnipeg will be gathering at The Forks Commons to play Animal Crossing Monopoly while we enjoy pizza and herbal tea (provided by Localife).
Feel free to come and join the game or simply come hang out! Either way, it’s a great chance to connect with others in the community.
Localife events are for those who were diagnosed with cancer before the age of 40 and are currently between the ages of 18-39. You may invite a peer supporter who is also within the age range (ex. friend, spouse, sibling, etc.) where space permits. Some events are family-friendly, but you must register all attendees.
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: The Forks Commons (1 Forks Market Rd., Winnipeg, MB)
Parking: Paid on-site parking available
Public transit: Accessible by Winnipeg Transit with multiple routes.
Accessibility info: The Forks Commons is largely accessible. There is an elevator on site and accessible parking in multiple lots.
Family friendly? This event is not child friendly but feel free to bring a young adult supporter who is not your parent!
RSVP: As soon as possible.
Click here to register for this event!

If you have any questions, please email us directly at this address localife@youngadultcancer.ca.

🗣YACC Chats: Burnout (Caregiver Chat!)
2026-05-08 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto)
During this YACC Caregiver Chat, Hannah will lead a discussion with a theme of “burnout.”
YACC Caregiver Chats are held through Zoom for any caregivers of a young adult diagnosed with cancer before the age of 40. Each chat is themed to offer a variety of opportunities to connect within the young adult cancer experience.
YACC Chats start at 8 p.m. ET.
>>REGISTER HERE<<
Questions?
Email webchats@youngadultcancer.ca.

🗣YACC Chats: Post-Traumatic Growth (Caregiver Chat!)
2026-07-10 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto)
During this YACC Caregiver Chat, Hannah will lead a discussion with a theme of “post-traumatic growth”.
YACC Caregiver Chats are held through Zoom for any caregivers of a young adult diagnosed with cancer before the age of 40. Each chat is themed to offer a variety of opportunities to connect within the young adult cancer experience.
YACC Chats start at 8 p.m. ET.
>>REGISTER HERE<<
Questions?
Email webchats@youngadultcancer.ca.
