-
November 06, 2013
Survivor gives back to YACC by doing what he does best
Travis Gobeil has been involved in many sides of YACC since he was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 2004, and now he’s doing his part to give back to Young Adult Cancer Canada (YACC) through a parody t-shirt Indiegogo campaign, Helper T-Sales – Shirts for a Cause.
Read more -
November 04, 2013
Meet our Big Cancer Hook-up panelists!
The Big Cancer Hook-up is coming your way at the end of November, and we wanted to introduce you to our exciting panelists to get you thinking about the discussion and any questions you may have!
Read more -
November 01, 2013
Canada Post Community Foundation for Children grants $18k to YACC
Monique Dumesnil and Jerry Oliver from the Canada Post Community Foundation for Children came to the Young Adult Cancer Canada (YACC) office Friday afternoon to present a cheque for $18,100 as a part of this year’s program.
Read more -
I want to hook you up
“I have too many friends.” “Everyone around me totally gets what I’m going through; it really pisses me off.” “I love that I’m so isolated from people who relate to my challenges.”
Read more
Said no one ever. -
October 30, 2013
A health professional's guide to dealing with cancer stigma (or, how to keep your foot out of your mouth)
STIGMA: A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person: “the stigma of mental disorder”. Synonyms: brand – stain – taint.
Read more
That is harsh! -
October 29, 2013
YACC executive director receives the Aidan Maloney Emerging Professionals Award
Young Adult Cancer Canada (YACC) founder and executive director Geoff Eaton was named a recipient of the 2013 Aidan Maloney Emerging Professionals Award for Vocational and Community Service at the Rotary Club of St. John’s Northwest on October 29, 2013.
Read more -
October 25, 2013
Survivor gives back through pop-up boutique!
After reaching remission, and with a Survivor Conference and Retreat Yourself under her belt, Lafreniere wanted to do something to help other young adults affected by cancer in Canada.
Read more -
October 19, 2013
Localife Calgary: A walk in the park
Colin and Michelle decided that since Calgary was running out of warm-ish weekends, there was no better activity than a walk in Prince’s Island Park!
Read more -
October 16, 2013
Eastern Health offers transition program for cancer survivors
Eastern Health’s Social Work Department at the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre is offering a free seven-week program for cancer survivors who have been finished treatment from six weeks to two years.
Read more -
October 09, 2013
The 2nd annual Surge for Cancer raises $25,000!
The second annual SURGE for CANCER at MAX was a huge success! Eighty-five participants pushed their bodies to the limit at the three-hour fitness event and raised over $25,000 to help young adults deal with cancer in Canada!
Read more -
October 08, 2013
Canada Post Community Foundation grants YACC $18,100!
Thank you to the Canada Post Community Foundation for selecting Young Adult Cancer Canada (YACC) as one of the 2013 grant recipients. Their gift of $18,100 will help young adults who are dealing with cancer access the 2014 Survivor Conference and Retreat Yourself programs.
Read more -
October 03, 2013
October is charity month at Atlantica
Atlantica, a seaside restaurant in Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s, NL, is giving back! Each Wednesday during October will feature eight-course tasting and wine pairings, and the funds raised will be divided between four local charities.
Read more