Young Adult Cancer Canada

🗣 YACC Chats: Friendship
2023-09-27 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto)
During this YACC Chat, Ainsley and Cenny will lead a discussion with a theme of “friendship.”
YACC Chats are held through Zoom for any young adult diagnosed with cancer before the age of 40 and currently between 18-39. 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.

(Please ignore the “click here to complete your profile to see if you’re eligible” button for this event.)

🎳 Localife Edmonton & Calgary: Virtual board game night
2023-09-28 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton)
For its next event, Localife Edmonton is hosting an online board game night! They will be playing on boardgamearena.com via Google Meets.
Who: Young adults diagnosed with cancer before the age of 40 and currently between 18-39. You are welcome to bring a supporter (partner, friend, sibling, etc.) who is also between 18-39.
When: Thursday, September 28, 2023 from 7-9 p.m.
Where: Google Meets
RSVP here!

🗣YACC Chats: Recovering
2023-10-11 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto)
During this YACC Chat, Dani will lead a discussion with a theme of “recovering”.
YACC Chats are held through Zoom for any young adult diagnosed with cancer before the age of 40 and currently between 18-39. 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. E.T.
>>REGISTER HERE<<
Questions?
Email webchats@youngadultcancer.ca

🗣YACC Chats: Fatigue
2023-10-16 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto)
During this YACC Chat, Ainsley will lead a discussion with a theme of “fatigue.”
YACC Chats are held through Zoom for any young adult diagnosed with cancer before the age of 40 and currently between 18-39. 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. E.T.
>>REGISTER HERE<<
Questions?
Email webchats@youngadultcancer.ca

🗣YACC Chat: Resilience (Advanced and metastatic chat)
2023-10-17 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto)
During this YACC Chat, Kat will lead a discussion with a theme of “resilience”.
This chat is reserved for our community members who have advanced or metastatic cancer.
YACC Chats are held through Zoom for any young adult diagnosed with cancer before the age of 40 and currently between 18-39. 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: Work and school
2023-10-18 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto)
During this YACC Chat, Greet will lead a discussion with a theme of “work and school.”
YACC Chats are held through Zoom for any young adult diagnosed with cancer before the age of 40 and currently between 18-39. 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: Mental Health (2SLGBTQIA+ chat)
2023-10-19 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto)
During this YACC Chat, Dani will lead a discussion with a theme of “mental health.”
This chat is reserved for our 2SLGBTQIA+ community members.
YACC Chats are held through Zoom for any young adult diagnosed with cancer before the age of 40 and currently between 18-39. 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: Community
2023-10-23 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto)
During this YACC Chat, Cenny will lead a discussion with a theme of “community.”
YACC Chats are held through Zoom for any young adult diagnosed with cancer before the age of 40 and currently between 18-39. 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: Creating purpose
2023-10-25 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto)
During this YACC Chat, Heather & Kat will lead a discussion with a theme of “creating purpose.”
YACC Chats are held through Zoom for any young adult diagnosed with cancer before the age of 40 and currently between 18-39. 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

🎳Localife Vancouver: Central Spark
2023-10-27 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver)
We hope everyone is well and enjoying the spooky season. I love seeing all those autumn colours coming into the trees!

We have arranged another opportunity to meet up and connect this month at Central Spark. This is a brand new free outdoor event hosted by the City of Burnaby. There is fun for everyone including a spooky outdoor maze, roving entertainment, carnival games, art activities, a photobooth, food trucks, and a fireworks finale all taking place in Central Park.

Costumes are encouraged but not mandatory!
DETAILS

Who: Young adults diagnosed with cancer before the age of 40, and currently between the ages of 18-39. (Your supporters and families are welcome at this event!)
Date: Friday, October 27

Meeting time: 6:30 p.m.
End time: 8:30 p.m. (Firework show for the big finale at 8:15 p.m.)
Meeting place: Entrance to the Patterson and Kingsway parking lot (5790 Patterson Ave. A 15 minute walk from the Metrotown Skytrain Station, or there are multiple parking lots in the surrounding vicinity.)
Accessibility note: This event takes place outdoors at Central Park. There should be level pathways that are pathed and/or gravel. As this is a city run event, we are unsure of the specifics surrounding the set up of some of the activities that may be available that night.
What to bring: Warm clothes, waterproofs in case of bad weather, money if you would like to purchase snacks/drinks/ try your hand at some carnival games. Admission to the event is free.
RSVP: If you’d like to join us, please fill out this registration form
As long as you see the submitted page, you’ll be on our list and we’ll send out a couple of reminders before the event.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us via localifevancouver@youngadultcancer.ca.
See you soon,
Hannah and Miranda

🎳Localife St. John's: Ghoulish Gathering
2023-10-28 14:00 - 17:00 (America/St_Johns)
Halloween is spooky, but cancer is spookier. For its next event, Localife St. John’s is hosting a family-friendly costume party. They will have lots of Halloween-themed fun including best-dressed prizes, games, loot bags, and cookie decorating with Caroline Pike, pastry chef at Mallard Cottage!
Who: Young adults diagnosed with cancer before the age of 40 and currently between 18-39. You are welcome to bring a supporter with you (partner, friend, sibling, etc) who is also between 18-39. As this is a family-friendly event, children are also welcomed.
When: Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 2-5 p.m.
Where: 10 Canada Dr, St. John’s, NL A1E 4G9
RSVP here!

🗣YACC Chats: Communication
2023-10-30 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto)
During this YACC Chat, Jason will lead a discussion with a theme of “communication.”
YACC Chats are held through Zoom for any young adult diagnosed with cancer before the age of 40 and currently between 18-39. 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 Chat: Worry
2023-11-01 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto)
During this YACC Chat, Greet & Heather will lead a discussion with a theme of “worry.”
YACC Chats are held through Zoom for any young adult diagnosed with cancer before the age of 40 and currently between 18-39. 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: Creativity
2023-11-06 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto)
During this YACC Chat, Kat will lead a discussion with a theme of “creativity.”
YACC Chats are held through Zoom for any young adult diagnosed with cancer before the age of 40 and currently between 18-39. 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: Identity
2023-11-08 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto)
During this YACC Chat, Greet will lead a discussion with a theme of “identity.”
YACC Chats are held through Zoom for any young adult diagnosed with cancer before the age of 40 and currently between 18-39. 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's House Party: Toronto (November 11, 2013)
2023-11-11 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto)
This event is open to young adults who have been diagnosed with cancer before the age of 40 and are currently between the ages of 18-39. You are invited to bring a supporter (friend, sibling, partner, etc.) who is also between 18-39.

When: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Toronto (108 Chestnut Street, Toronto)

What: The day will be a mix of stories, chats, and information that will help you connect with the young adult cancer community in your city.

Details: This portion of the day is free (with lunch included).

Register here:
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YACC's House Party: Ottawa (November 12, 2023)
2023-11-12 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto)
This event is open to young adults who have been diagnosed with cancer before the age of 40 and are currently between the ages of 18-39. You are invited to bring a supporter (friend, sibling, partner, etc.) who is also between 18-39.

When: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Where: Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre (101 Lyon St. N, Ottawa)

What: The day will be a mix of stories, chats, and information that will help you connect with the young adult cancer community in your city.

Details: This portion of the day is free (with lunch included).
Register here:
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🗣YACC Chats: Body Image
2023-11-13 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto)
During this YACC Chat, Jill will lead a discussion with a theme of “body image.”
YACC Chats are held through Zoom for any young adult diagnosed with cancer before the age of 40 and currently between 18-39. 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: Goals for the future
2023-11-15 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto)
During this YACC Chat, Cenny will lead a discussion with a theme of “goals for the future.”
YACC Chats are held through Zoom for any young adult diagnosed with cancer before the age of 40 and currently between 18-39. 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 Chat: Leadership (2SLGBTQIA+ chat)
2023-11-16 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto)
During this YACC Chat, Dani will lead a discussion with a theme of “leadership.”
This chat is reserved for our 2SLGBTQIA+ community members.
YACC Chats are held through Zoom for any young adult diagnosed with cancer before the age of 40 and currently between 18-39. 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: Financial WTFs
2023-11-20 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto)
During this YACC Chat, Janean will lead a discussion with a theme of “financial WTFs.”
YACC Chats are held through Zoom for any young adult diagnosed with cancer before the age of 40 and currently between 18-39. 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: Legacy (Advanced and metastatic chat)
2023-11-21 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto)
During this YACC Chat, Jason & Kat will lead a discussion with a theme of “legacy.”
This chat is reserved for our community members who have advanced or metastatic cancer.
YACC Chats are held through Zoom for any young adult diagnosed with cancer before the age of 40 and currently between 18-39. 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: Family relationships
2023-11-22 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto)
During this YACC Chat, Cenny will lead a discussion with a theme of “family relationships.”
YACC Chats are held through Zoom for any young adult diagnosed with cancer before the age of 40 and currently between 18-39. 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.

🎳Localife Winnipeg: Sleigh Ride & Fire Roast
2023-11-25 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Winnipeg)
Localife Winnipeg is hosting a holiday event, early in the season so that you can spend your holiday time the way you desire. They will be hosting a sleigh ride and bonfire at Miracle Ranch! A fire pit is booked for after the sleigh ride so that snacks can be shared, people can relax and connect.
They ask that you meet 10 minutes before the event, to make sure everyone is in attendance before the ride.
Spaces are limited for this event so please RSVP.
Who: Young adults diagnosed with cancer before the age of 40 and are currently between 18-39. You are welcome to bring a supporter with you (partner, friend, sibling, etc) who is also between 18-39. As this is a family-friendly event, children are also welcomed.
When: Saturday, November 25, 2023 from 2-5 p.m.
Where: Miracle Ranch, 65083 Rd 22 E, Winnipeg, MB, R5R 0K1
RSVP here!

🗣YACC Chats: Intimacy & romantic relationships
2023-11-27 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto)
During this YACC Chat, Ainsley and Janean will lead a discussion with a theme of “intimacy and romantic relationships.”
YACC Chats are held through Zoom for any young adult diagnosed with cancer before the age of 40 and currently between 18-39. 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: Coping with humour
2023-11-29 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto)
During this YACC Chat, Greet & Jason will lead a discussion with a theme of “coping with humour.”
YACC Chats are held through Zoom for any young adult diagnosed with cancer before the age of 40 and currently between 18-39. 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.

🎳Localife Toronto: Ice Skating
2023-12-02 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto)
For their next event, Localife Toronto has planned an afternoon of skating and hot chocolate at Nathan Phillips Square!
Skate rentals will be provided. Don’t want to skate? No problem, come enjoy the company and hot chocolate!
Who: Young adults diagnosed with cancer before the age of 40 and currently between 18-39. You are welcome to bring a supporter (partner, friend, sibling, etc) who is also between 18-39.
When: Saturday December 2, 2023 at 1pm
Where: Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2N1
RSVP here!

🗣YACC Chats: Post-traumatic growth
2023-12-04 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto)
During this YACC Chat, Cenny will lead a discussion with a theme of “post-traumatic growth.”
YACC Chats are held through Zoom for any young adult diagnosed with cancer before the age of 40 and currently between 18-39. 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: Social gatherings
2023-12-06 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto)
During this YACC Chat, Ainsley will lead a discussion with a theme of “social gatherings.”
YACC Chats are held through Zoom for any young adult diagnosed with cancer before the age of 40 and currently between 18-39. 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: Vulnerability
2023-12-11 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto)
During this YACC Chat, Janean and Jason will lead a discussion with a theme of “vulnerability.”
YACC Chats are held through Zoom for any young adult diagnosed with cancer before the age of 40 and currently between 18-39. 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.
