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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, 2015
Breast 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, 2015
Content 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, 2015
YACCtivist 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, 2015
Check 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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February 11, 2015
Art-based support in Vancouver
Our friends at the BC Cancer Agency are offering an arts-based support group for young adults affected by cancer in Vancouver.
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There's nothing better than sweating on a Saturday
MAX Fitness and Conditioning Centre’s 3rd Surge for Cancer was held at Buckmaster’s Circle Recreation Centre on February 7, 2015. The day saw 6,811 wall balls, push-ups, rope slams, box […]
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February 09, 2015
Give A Mile wants to connect you with your family
We were contacted by an organization called Give A Mile that wants to help bring “together the advanced or palliative ill with family members or close friends by crowdfunding airline flights through micro-donations of travel loyalty points.”
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February 06, 2015
Big Cancer Hook-up special guest: Kathy Stock
Kathy is a member of the YACC team in St. John’s with a focus on public speaking and awareness. She is also a Localife St. John’s leader, professional musician, singer and songwriter, volunteer at her church, and board member for several community organizations. She loves being with her family, being outside in the sun, and eating chocolate chip cookies.
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