Thanks for your interest in YACC’s 10th Anniversary Climb up Signal Hill! Here are just a few things for you to note for this year’s event:

1. You may notice that this year's Climb is happening about a month later than previous years so it might be chilly. We suggest you come prepared with a long-sleeved shirt you can pop your t-shirt on top of, and maybe even a jacket and/or umbrella just in case.

2. We will not have access to the lobby of the Aliant building this year due to renovations. Please note that washrooms will be accessible at the Baine Johnston building directly across the street.

3. As with every other year, make sure you wear comfortable clothing and footwear and bring plenty of water.

4.  It really, REALLY helps us when you count any cash, cheque and coin pledges BEFORE you arrive! Please come prepared knowing the total amount of pledges you are carrying. Also, if you have a lot of coin, we ask that you roll this in advance as well.

5. If you are collecting both ON- and OFF-LINE pledges, please note that the physical pledge sheet is for OFF-LINE pledges ONLY. You DO NOT need to record your ON-LINE pledges on this sheet. If you ONLY have ON-LINE pledges, you DO NOT need to bring a physical pledge sheet.

6. Remember to visit The Climb or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more information.

That’s it for now. Thanks and happy fundraising everyone!

Posted on Sep 21, 2009 - 01:36 AM by Duncan

Young Adult Cancer Canada (YACC) is the only national registered charity in Canada committed to supporting young adults with cancer. Currently there are only 8 young adult support groups in the whole country, compared to 23 adult support groups in Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto alone. We know cancer is different for young adults so it just makes sense that life is too.

YACC offers cost-free support programs to young adult survivors and supporters and raises most of its funding for these programs at events like The Climb; receiving no government funding. So come out and support the cause!

You can check out some of our programs here:  Retreat Yourself, Survivor Conference, We Get It.

Posted on Sep 21, 2009 - 01:35 AM by Duncan

Each year in Canada, more than 6,500 young adults are diagnosed with cancer; that's 18 per day! These young adults are faced with a host of different issues because of their stage in life; fertility, relationships and finances are completely different issues for a 20-year-old than for a 60-year-old.

Young Adult Cancer Canada (YACC) is committed to providing information, inspiration and support to young adult patients/survivors and supporters, ensuring that they don't deal with their challenges in isolation from others who get what they are going through. That's why we're taking our strength, support and courage up Signal Hill for the 10th year in a row!

Posted on Sep 21, 2009 - 01:35 AM by Duncan