Young Adult Cancer Canada

🎳 Localife Calgary: Stampeders football game
2023-08-04 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton)
Hello Localife Calgary! We have an exciting new event coming up!
Join us on Friday, August 4th as the Stamps host the reigning Grey Cup champs at McMahon! We will all meet at the entrance of the stadium and have seats together. Ensure you arrive early enough so you have time to find parking, walk to the stadium, get your ticket, snacks & drinks before the game starts at 7pm.
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: Friday August 4, 2023 @ 7pm
Where: McMahon Stadium is located at 1817 Crowchild Tr. NW, Calgary
RSVP by: Sunday July 30th
>>CLICK HERE TO REGISTER<<
If you have any questions please feel free to email localifecalgary@youngadultcancer.ca!

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🗣 YACC Chats: Emotional distress
2023-08-09 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto)
During this YACC Chat, Kat will lead a discussion on “emotional distress.”
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.)

🗣 YACC Chats: Financial change and strain
2023-08-16 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto)
During this YACC Chat, Cenny will lead a discussion on “financial change and strain.”
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.)

🗣 YACC Chats: Uncertainty (2SLGBTQIA+ chat) 🏳‍🌈
2023-08-21 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto)
During this YACC Chat, Jill will lead a discussion on “uncertainty” 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.

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

🗣 YACC Chats: The power of connection
2023-08-23 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto)
During this YACC Chat, Greet and Dani will lead a discussion on “the power of connection.”
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.)

🗣 YACC Chats: Identity (Advanced and metastatic chat)
2023-08-28 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto)
During this YACC Chat, Kat and Jason will lead a discussion on “identity” for our community members who have been diagnosed with 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.

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

🗣 YACC Chats: Restore and recover
2023-08-30 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto)
During this YACC Chat, Janean will lead a discussion with a theme of “restore and recover.”
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.)

🗣 YACC Chats: Grief and gratitude
2023-09-06 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto)
During this YACC Chat, Cenny and Dani will lead a discussion with a theme of “grief and gratitude.”
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.

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🎳 Localife Toronto: Toronto Blue Jays game
2023-09-10 13:30 - 17:00 (America/Toronto)
Hi Localife Toronto!
For our next event, we are going to watch the Toronto Blue Jays take on the Kansas City Royals! Get ready for an afternoon of pitches, innings, and connections!
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: Sunday, September 10, 2023 (The game starts at 1:37 p.m.)
Where: Rogers Centre (1 Blue Jays Way, Toronto, ON M5V 1J1)
RSVP by: Friday September 1, 2023 as tickets need to be purchased in advance.

If you are reading this after September 1, please email localifetoronto@youngadultcancer.ca to see if we are able to accommodate additional seats.

🗣 YACC Chats: Navigating change
2023-09-13 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto)
During this YACC Chat, Heather and Jason will lead a discussion with a theme of “navigating change.”
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 Ottawa: Escape the ghost ship
2023-09-16 17:30 - 21:00 (America/Toronto)
Hello Localife Ottawa!
Join us for an immersive experience on board a real boat, with real people dressed as pirates!
From the website: “Prepare to weigh anchor and set sail in a brand-new immersive escape adventure! Tonight’s the night you and your crew plan to steal a ship for your very own — but no one expects the abandoned ship in the harbour to be the cursed ghost ship of Barnacle Beth! Now, in order to secure the ship (and your immortal souls), you’ll need to help free the ghosts of Barnacle Beth and her crew, before the curse claims its next victims.”

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, September 16, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
Where: 588 Hog’s Back Road, Ottawa, K2C 1N5
Please RSVP by September 12.
>>CLICK HERE TO REGISTER<<

If you have any questions, please email localifeottawa@youngadultcancer.ca!
We hope to see you aboard!

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🎳 Localife Victoria: Malahat Skywalk
2023-09-17 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver)
Hello Localife Victoria!
Take in the views and ride the slide at the Malahat Skywalk! We have a limited number of tickets so don’t wait!
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: Sunday September 17, 2023 at 10 a.m.
Where: 901 Trans-Canada Highway, Malahat, BC
>>CLICK HERE TO REGISTER<<
If you have any questions, please email localifevictoria@youngadultcancer.ca!

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🗣 YACC Chats: Heteronormativity (2SLGBTQIA+ chat)
2023-09-18 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto)
During this YACC Chat, Dani will lead a discussion with a theme of “heteronormativity.”
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.

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

🗣 YACC Chats: Trust
2023-09-20 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto)
During this YACC Chat, Greet and Kat will lead a discussion with a theme of “trust.”
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.

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🗣 YACC Chats: Hard conversations (Advanced and metastatic chat)
2023-09-25 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto)
During this YACC Chat, Jason will lead a discussion with a theme of “hard conversations.”
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.

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

🎳Localife Vancouver: Trivia night
2023-09-26 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver)
For its next event, Localife Vancouver is going to trivia, hosted by Vancouver Trivia Party! Join them in flexing some brain muscles (that’s definitely a thing) and see who will leave as the champions of the evening.
Who: Young adults diagnosed with cancer before the age of 40 and currently between 19-39. You are welcome to bring a supporter (partner, friend, sibling, etc) who is also between 19-39. This is a 19+ venue and 2 pieces of valid ID may be required to enter.
When: Tuesday, September 26th, 2023 at 6:15-8:3op.m.
Where: Kelly O’Bryan’s Pub, 800 Columbia St., New Westminister
RSVP here!

🗣 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.
