YACC is a beautiful community of amazing people with incredible stories and immeasurable kindness that is so much more powerful than the sum of its parts. Unfortunately, it is also a cancer-based organization, and that means these awesome connections sometimes come with profound grief.
A few years ago, we marked the last Saturday of April as “YACC Remembers,” a day where we can all take part in a small “ritual” to feel connected and share our thoughts, and to reflect on some of the friends we didn’t get to spend enough time with.
We made it simple so everyone could take part from anywhere at any time. Basically:
- Step 1: Choose a writing utensil
- Step 2: Draw a heart
- Step 3: Take a picture of it
- Step 4: Post it with the hashtag #YACCRemembers to let the YACC community know you are remembering, reflecting, and honouring those we miss. If you would like us to share it, please also tag us (our social channels are listed here).
We’re still doing that this year, but we are adding a couple of other elements for those who want to use them:
Enjoy this meditative video whenever you want it throughout the day, or any time.
Join us for a guided writing session from 4-6 p.m. ET on April 27, 2024 over Zoom.
Social worker Dani Taylor will guide this virtual YACC Remembers moment through a mix of meditation, reflections, writing prompts, and opportunities for sharing and connection. You do not need to be a writer to participate, just a person who has experienced grief and loss.
This writing group is open to everyone, but we ask that you please register here to make sure you receive the link and other relevant information.
