Young Adult Cancer Canada (YACC) is celebrating 25 incredible years! Since the beginning, YACC’s mission has been to support young adults living with, through, and beyond cancer. Today, YACC stands strong as Canada’s leading organization offering young adults a connection to peers, bridge out of isolation, and source of inspiration. YACC 25 is about celebrating the amazing community that we’ve been able to build thanks to the love, support, and hard work of folks just like you!
Upcoming events
25th Anniversary Climb
When: September 20, 2025
Where: Signal Hill, St. John’s, NL
Save the date for our 25th Anniversary Climb on Signal Hill! Bring your high school friends — especially if you graduated more than 20 years ago! Bring your kids, bring your strollers, bring your pets and parents! Let’s fill the hill like we used to with a sea of support for young adults facing some of the toughest times of their lives.
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From humble beginnings to a national mission
Founded in 2000 by Geoff Eaton as RealTime Cancer, Young Adult Cancer Canada (YACC) has spent 25 years transforming the landscape of support for young adults living with, through, and beyond cancer. Geoff’s own challenging journey with cancer sparked the realization that the experience was different for young adults, and that there were no readily-available and relevant support programs to help them deal with the very unique issues they face. This realization ignited a vision for Geoff that focused on educating and supporting young adults dealing with every cancer, every stage.
Given there was not one organization in Canada with this as its focus, the vision was obvious: YACC had to be that national cancer organization providing resources for young adults looking for inspiration, information, and support!
YACC continues to evolve, but our commitment remains the same
Now 25 years since its inception, YACC has continued to grow and evolve with innovative and accessible programs and support for young adults living with, through, and beyond cancer. Today YACC offers our community a variety of ways to connect both in-person and online with programs such as YACC Chats, Localife, Survivor Conference, Retreat Yourself Adventure, and much more!
Want to support YACC’s mission?
Young Adult Cancer Canada (YACC) wouldn’t have made it to 25 without the generosity of our donors and supporters! Want to help make sure we can continue to grow and thrive for another 25? Here’s how you can help:
- Click here to make a gift today! Every donation helps YACC ensure that no young adult needs to navigate cancer alone!
- Contribute to YACC’s 25th Birthday Bash! Donate items for the live auction, send in a bottle for our 99 bottles raffle, or buy a ticket (or a table) and come on out for an unforgettable night! Email [email protected] if you want to get involved!
- Get the most powerful haircut of your life! Shave for the Brave is YACC’s longest-running fundraising initiative! Learn how you can get involved at shaveforthebrave.ca!
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