Downsizing and doing it twice

Angie Dec 07 2010 Climb News

After doing the Climb for 10 years and getting a lot of fantastic support from people all over the world, we decided to retire the big community event for a year in order to make the Climb a special part of the Survivor Conference in November. It was incorporated into the program in 2009 and was a big success. We opted to make it later to celebrate those survivors who are still with us and to commemorate those we have lost. Although it was going to happen later in the fall, Geoff still READ ON

The Climb goes back to its roots

Geoff Sep 16 2010 Climb News

Hey Everyone, You might notice that there are no details on our site about The Climb up Signal Hill this year. We've decided that after an awesome 10-year run, it was time to focus our energy on some other pretty amazing projects as the organization grows to better serve young adults dealing with cancer. We're going back to our roots. So, while there will be no official community Climb in 2010 I will definitely still be going up The Hill with some friends and family on Saturday, READ ON

10th Climb a SUCCESS!

Beth Oct 26 2009 Climb News

Check The Climb page for more pictures from the 10th Climb. I think I speak for all of us at YACC when I say WOW. The 10th Annual Climb was this past Saturday and we are so pleased with the outcome! More than 300 climbers came out despite the weather and over $20,000 was raised for young adults with cancer! The 10th Climb was made more special this year with the participation of about 50 young adult cancer survivors and supporters who were on the Rock attending our annual Survivor READ ON

Countdown to the Climb: 10 Reasons to help us celebrate our 10th anniversary

Beth Oct 14 2009 Climb News

Don’t forget to keep checking back each day until October 24 - THE CLIMB! October 23 - And the #1 Reason To Climb Signal Hill tomorrow: Eighteen today. Every day we get 18 new members in the family, a family of isolated, under-served, under-researched young adults with cancer. This Climb, and everything we do, is for them and all their survivor brothers and sisters. See you on the Hill! October 22 - Reason To Climb #2: Zero. Well not exactly zero, but about as close as you can READ ON

Victoria’s secret AKA Fundraising made funny

Beth Oct 01 2009 Climb News

The following is an article written by a buddy of ours who will be attending this year's Survivor Conference on the Rock, and who will also be participating in the Climb the same weekend. We thought she had some pretty awesome (and potentially quite hilarious!) ideas about fundraising and we wanted to share them. Great inspiration for anyone wanting to do something a little different with their fundraising this year! By Victoria David There are several approaches to fundraising, but READ ON

Tips for this 2009 Climb

Duncan Sep 21 2009 Climb News

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 READ ON

Why raise money?

Duncan Sep 21 2009 Climb News

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 READ ON

Why Climb?

Duncan Sep 21 2009 Climb News

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 READ ON