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November 08, 2016My name is Michelle, and I am a cancer survivor.
My name is Michelle, and I am a cancer survivor.
This is my reality. But I am also so much more than that. YACC’s Retreat Yourself Adventure from October 6-10 allowed me to realize there is no shame, only strength, in being a survivor.
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Localife Ottawa: Roasting marshmallows
We may have had a smaller turnout for our November 5 bonfire than we originally planned, but we had a wonderful evening at our second Localife event of the 2016-17 season!
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November 04, 2016Sjare The Spirit shares the love
Carol Anne Kelloway came by to drop off $1,454 raised through the 2nd Sjare The Spirit, an annual event held back in August by Pearlgate Track and Field Complex in memory of coach Becky Sjare who passed away in 2015.
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November 02, 2016Localife Calgary: This is how we roll
Localife Calgary had a great time bowling as we hit the lanes on October 18, 2016 at the Thorncliffe/Greenview Community Centre.
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October 31, 2016Localife Edmonton: Lost together
Localife Edmonton ventured out to the Edmonton Corn Maze on October 6.
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October 14, 2016YACC values courage
At our monthly team meetings, one of our crew members discusses one of our five values: strength, courage, commitment, heart, and trail-blazing. This is Angie’s reflection from this month’s meeting. […]
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October 11, 2016Photo diary: Retreat Yourself Adventure 2016
YACC’s program director, Karine Chalifour, posts daily recaps on Facebook during Retreat Yourself and Survivor Conference. Here is a compilation of what she saw and felt during Retreat Yourself Adventure […]
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October 06, 2016Retreat Yourself Adventure kicks off today!
Young Adult Cancer Canada’s (YACC) fifth annual Retreat Yourself Adventure is taking place in Newfoundland and Labrador from October 6-10, 2016. Twelve young adult cancer survivors and supporters from across Canada will gather in Deer Lake before travelling around the west coast for the experience of a lifetime!
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September 28, 2016Climbing Canada to help young adults tackle challenges
On Sunday, September 25, 2016, 223 people participated in the 17th Annual YACC Climb at events held in St. John’s, Ottawa, the GTA, Hamilton, and Saskatoon.
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September 18, 2016It’s almost time to Climb!
We are already well on our way to making the 2016 Climb another unforgettable event with over 100 people signed up to Climb in five Canadian cities and over $16,000 raised so far! High five!
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September 15, 2016YACC values family
At our monthly team meetings, one of our crew members discusses one of our five values: strength, courage, commitment, heart, and trail-blazing. This is Lesley’s reflection from this month’s meeting.
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September 01, 20165 tips for an unforgettable Climb
We can’t change the lives of young adults dealing with cancer alone, and we challenge you not to, either!
Register to Climb as a team captain and invite your friends, family members, coworkers, bootcamp buddies, rec leagues, social media followers, classmates, crushes, neighbours, pets, and strangers to Climb with you!
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