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Thank you to Modo Yoga for getting YACCtive!

Just like our community, support for Young Adult Cancer Canada (YACC) comes in many diverse forms and from all walks of life. The one thing our supporters always have in […]

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Top 10 YACC-related memories

YACCtivist Charlene recaps ten life-changing moments she has experienced because of her connection to YACC.

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The feeling of being left behind

“Physically, my body was fighting against a disease that was trying to kill me, and emotionally I was left struggling with the feelings of desertion and abandonment by those around me.”

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YACC values connectedness

At our monthly team meetings, one of our crew members discusses some of our five values: strength, courage, commitment, heart, and spark. This is Brittany’s reflection from this month’s meeting.

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YACC remembers

For a while now, we have been looking for a simple way to allow the entire YACC family to take part in an “in memoriam” ritual across Canada. We want it to be something that is available to everyone, and not just for those who are able to attend the conference each year. It should be something we could all do at the same time, from wherever we are, and with whatever physical capacity we have to connect with the memory of those we love, and those we lost.

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Survivor pushes giant "testical" to build community and raise awareness

We got to know Thomas Cantley, testicular cancer survivor, in 2010. He had a dream of making a documentary about pushing a giant ball across the country in an effort to bring awareness to the issues. Now, is doing just that.

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Friends

Without question they, friends, are one of the most important parts of your life.

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