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Retreat Yourself unites YACC community members and provides an opportunity to talk and share stories with people who get it.
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Retreat Yourself Adventure
YACC meets adventure with the Retreat Yourself Adventure! Join cancer survivors and supporters as they push their limits in Newfoundland.
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The Survivor Conference is the biggest annual reunion of YACC community members in Canada. Join us for empowering peer support.
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Everything you ever wanted to know about my diagnosis
Why do some people feel like they can ask me so many insanely personal questions?
#YACC News #Survivor #2017 #Shauna Kirby
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Geoff's Blog
We're one month away from the 18th Annual Climb!
We've had another tough run at YACC this year, losing amazing people in our community like Justin, Megan, Stephenie, Jody, and others. I'm climbing in memory of them, and to give YACC more resources to help their cancer brothers and sisters.
#YACC News #Geoff's Blog #The Climb #2017
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Survivor Profile
Geoff's Blog
Treason: "He's a crook" (Part 2)
Despite the goodwill of charitable supporters and the belief that “it’s a great cause,” the trust and belief we charities are afforded on the revenue side is sharply contrasted with the treasonous accusations levied on the expense side of our organizations.
#YACC News #Geoff's Blog #2017
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Survivor Profile
Retreat Yourself Adventure 2018: Little-by-little
"I learnt a lot on day three when we hiked Gros Morne through two great conversations that made me come to some realizations -- one with myself, and the other with another participant."
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You can have a great chat over a metre of snacks!
Localife Ottawa reconnected on Sunday, September 30 at a local pub to share a metre of appetizers and tableside s'mores with some returning and new members of the YACC family.
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It was a beautiful day for a Climb!
On Sunday, September 23, 2018, over 70 participants took to the streets in St. John's, NL and Halifax, NS for the 19th Annual Climb.
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Localife Calgary's pool party went swimmingly
Localife Calgary held a pool party and BBQ on August 25, and it was gallons of fun!
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Localife St. John’s says goodbye to summer with a bonfire at the beach!
Localife St. John’s got together at Middle Cove Beach to bid “adieu” to summer with a bonfire!
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Third Party Events
Fundraising through private, third party events is a great way to support YACC! Do you have an event you’d like to host? Reach out!
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Shave for the Brave
Shave for the Brave is YACC’s largest annual fundraiser. Host a shave or donate to school and community shavers to help support young adults dealing with cancer.
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