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September 05, 2019YACCtivist: Alex Mandarino (he/him)
“I was an active and bright-eyed kid before cancer. When I was diagnosed, I felt alone, lost, and disconnected from all of those around me.”
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YACCtivist: Andrea Whittle (she/her/woman/female)
“YACC has helped me tackle depression and isolation through workshops on how to thrive after diagnosis, and by connecting me to hundreds of young adults dealing with cancer across Canada.”
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YACCtivist: Ashley Stead-Morine (she/her)
“My first interaction with YACC included spilling all of my fears on the Facebook group. The responses from YACCers — strangers to me at that point — brought more comfort than hearing ‘you’ll be OK’ from my mother.”
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YACCtivist: Blair Richardson
“YACC gave me a new way of looking at life and taught me how to thrive even though I still have cancer.”
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YACCtivist: Dani Taylor
“I learned to navigate fertility preservation, surgeries, ostomies, and all the ins and outs of cancer treatment, but I wasn’t prepared for the confusing world of survivorship.”
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YACCtivist: Gabrielle Fecteau (she/her)
“Cancer has been difficult, not only physically, but mentally. I have found myself surrounded by loving family and friends, but still feeling disconnected.”
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September 04, 2019YACCtivist: Janelle Lamontagne
“I’m hopeful the medical community will join in the mission of ensuring that all young adults with cancer receive the psychosocial and emotional support they deserve.”
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YACCtivist: Jennifer MacKenzie
“I hit a wall after treatment and needed support. I fought to live, but had no idea how to do it.”
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YACCtivist: Jennifer Ryan
“I became a YACCtivist to reach more young adults dealing with a cancer diagnosis and let them know they do not have to feel isolated.”
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YACCtivist: Keri Blackwell
“To truly thrive through a diagnosis, you need connection; you need people who actually ‘get it.’ And that’s why I’ve signed on to be a YACCtivist.”
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YACCtivist: Marley Cameron (she/her)
“YACC became a safe haven of hope and a constant source of support for me through my recovery process. It has carried me through two relapses and has continued to support me every day since.”
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YACCtivist: Matt Ralph
“The YACCtivist program is an opportunity to work on a stronger and more solid group voice. Our stories, our problems, and our issues are unique, and they deserve to be heard.”
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