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June 02, 2018You’re never too young to make a difference
On May 28, 2017 Archer Michaud and friends raised over $4,300 with their Shave for the Brave in Fall River, NS!
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July 07, 2015Participants needed for study on returning to work post-treatment
The Nova Scotia Health Authority is conducting a study on cancer survivors’ views on returning to work following cancer treatment.
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June 29, 2015
Off with her hair!
When Julie Michaud learned she needed chemotherapy for a second time—and would lose her hair again—she knew exactly what to do. A young mom from Nova Scotia, Julie was first diagnosed with breast cancer at 29. After finding support and community through Young Adult Cancer Canada (YACC), she felt compelled to give back.
Now facing metastatic cancer while caring for a newborn and two young children, Julie turns to the friendships and understanding she’s found through YACC—people who truly “get it.” Wanting others to experience that same support, she decided to shave her head before treatment claimed her hair, raising funds so more young adults can attend YACC’s life-changing programs.
Her son chose to shave his head alongside her. On July 10, 2015, they planned to Shave for the Brave—for their family, for the YACC community, and for every young adult who has yet to face a diagnosis.
Julie’s message is simple: support, donate, shave, or share the word—because young adults get cancer too, and they need to know they’re not alone.
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August 28, 2014
Young & Free is back, Halifax!
For the second year, our friends at the Dalhousie Cancer And Research Society are behind Young & Free, a day-long conference of workshops and networking for young adults affected by cancer in Nova Scotia.
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August 30, 2013
Dyanna found "family" outside her comfort zone
My name is Dyanna and I am 18-years-old. I’m hoping this recap of my experience at Retreat Yourself Nova Scotia 2013 will inspire people in the future to take part—it is truly life-changing.
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April 23, 2013
Laughter Yoga retreat in Nova Scotia in May
Barbara and Paul Weinburg, the owners of the Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort, are holding a Laughter Yoga workshop from May 17-19, 2013.
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December 05, 2012
The Bravest School Challenge has been issued in Nova Scotia!
Millwood High School was Nova Scotia’s first school to join the Shave for the Brave and they finished the 2012 season with 15 heads Shaved and almost $1,600 raised.
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