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March 11, 2015Survivor aims to share YACC with two cancer peers
As soon as Sonia Lafreniere’s inaugural Shop for the Brave ended, she was already thinking about the next one, and set a goal to get two people to a YACC program through it!
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March 05, 2015Survey for thyroid cancer patients/survivors
Thyroid Cancer Canada is reaching out to patients, survivors, and their loved ones to learn more about the information and support they need.
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March 03, 2015Huge Survivor Conference news!
Registration for Survivor Conference 2015 is open!
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March 02, 2015
Shining a spotlight on the uber engaged
Since 2006, March has been taken over by Shave for the Brave here at YACC. While it’s our largest fundraiser, it’s by no means the only way people help out, so this month we’re going to shine the spotlight on some of the superstars in our community who take the time to help their cancer peers.
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February 27, 2015
#BraveDay 2015
Hits FM is sharing short stories from our community members throughout the day, but we bet some of you are here for a little more info; you’ve come to the right place.
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February 25, 2015Breast or colorectal cancer? Check out this study
The CanIMPACT Research Team is currently looking for Canadian breast and colorectal cancer survivors to participate in their study looking at ways to improve the coordination of care for cancer patients throughout the cancer journey.
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February 23, 2015
Create your own comics with this workshop
Gilda’s Club Greater Toronto is offering a four-week workshop this spring to help participants “explore the narrative techniques of comics that tell personal stories.”
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February 19, 2015Content for us, by us
We have some new ideas for content in the upcoming web calendar that are designed to better represent the YACCers we know, and show those we haven’t met yet who we really are.
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February 18, 2015
Four a.m.
“…when I peel back all the layers and complicated feelings, there is nothing wrong with how I feel. After all I have been through, this is how it should be. Life is complex and I believe beauty can be found in the cracks of darkness.”
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February 17, 2015YACCtivist Heather accepts a hard truth
What if I could have another baby? What if there is the perfect child out there for me that on some higher level whom I am meant to adopt. What if? I have been so afraid of giving up, so I felt I needed to put in every effort possible to try and see where these options could lead me.
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February 16, 2015Check out Wellspring Calgary's winter schedule
Wellspring Calgary has a ton of amazing programs and events coming up for young adults dealing with cancer. Check them out!
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February 12, 2015
Localife Calgary: Bowling and sushi — a winning combo
A mini version of Localife Calgary invaded Chinook Bowladrome on February 7, 2015, but even with smaller than usual numbers, the skills and enthusiasm were at peak levels!
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