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Community Story Jan 2021

Here’s to a new way of life

“When I first came home from my initial three weeks of induction treatment, my proud moment was shuffling from my bedroom to the bathroom and back. Now it’s making a new lemon chicken pasta recipe!”

Community Story Jan 2021

YACCers recommend: Music

Blair asked the YACC community for song recommendations and created the official “YACC Music Bops” Spotify playlist!

Community Story Jan 2021

Transforming from survival to growth

“I have sat with accumulative fear, fatigue, and feelings of failure since my lymphoma diagnosis in 2017. I’ve chosen now to start growing instead of merely surviving.”

Community Story Dec 2020

Holiday reflections

“This year has taught me how to get back to the basics. It was a year of reflection on what I need to be happy.”

Geoff's Blog Dec 2020

6 things for ’21

“In March I committed to minding the danger while pushing toward the opportunities, and I made some observations along the way.”

Community Story Dec 2020

My 3-year cancerversary

It’s nearly been three years since December 28, 2017 — the day I was diagnosed with ocular melanoma

Community Story Dec 2020

Slow down to be happier despite cancer

“By running past the pains of a cancer experience, you are also running past moments of great happiness. Slow down to be happier despite cancer.”

Community Story Dec 2020

Firsts

“Cancer took many things away, but this first grey hair? It didn’t get to have that.”

Geoff's Blog Dec 2020

Geoff’s blog: Give young adults a place where they never feel alone

Please join us for Giving Tuesday and donate now to YACC to start your holiday season with a gift to help young adults like Chris Chow find “their sense of renewed confidence.”

Community Story Nov 2020

5 years later

YACCtivist Andrea reflects on the five years since her cancer diagnosis and how she has grown.

Community Story Nov 2020

Dating after cancer

“It took me a very long time to be comfortable with the new me after breast cancer, double mastectomy, and chemo. I took the time to learn to love myself again.”

Community Story Nov 2020

Highlighting small businesses in the YACC community

YACCtivist Marley has seen some extremely talented artists and creators hone their crafts and become small business owners over the last few years. With the holiday season right around the corner, she has compiled a list that might help you find that perfect gift while supporting a YACCer!

Geoff's Blog Nov 2020