Young Adult Cancer Canada, 18 Argyle Street, Suite 201, St. John's, NL, A1A 1V3
Email [email protected] | Phone 709.579.7325 | Fax 709.579.7326 | Toll-free 1.877.571.7325
There are many ways to take part in the YACC community. Connect through our private Facebook group; meet other young adults affected by cancer through our digital, local, and national programs; and read posts and profiles from other young adults who know what it’s like to face cancer in your late teens, 20s, and 30s.
Reach out today to connect with YACC, finding support, and join our amazing community.
We have multiple private facebook groups to connect you with other survivors, 24/7.
Connect with other young adults dealing with cancer through their profiles and stories.
YACCtivists build the awareness and capacity of YACC so that the organization is able to reach more young adults with cancer, serve them with more programming opportunities, and change the future for young adults with cancer.
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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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YACC meets adventure with the Retreat Yourself Adventure! Join cancer survivors and supporters as they push their limits in Newfoundland.
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Our private Facebook group is a very supportive space where you can ask questions or simply share what you are going through.
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YACC’s got your back! Join the Localife program in your city today! Meet great people who get it and have fun.
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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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Connect and reconnect at the Big Cancer Hook-up! Join YACC community members, survivors, and supporters at this year’s national event.
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Have you already blown through your favourite podcasts? Check out these YACCtivist recommendations as you stroll/clean/lounge this weekend.
#YACCtivist #Ryan Blenkiron #Marley Cameron #Mandy Lamothe #Alex Mandarino
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Gabrielle writes about realizing other people were capable of understanding her biggest challenges, and how that lesson helped her grow.
#Gabrielle Fecteau #YACCtivist blog
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Mike says cancer took a toll, both physically and mentally, but he managed to find hope in unexpected places.
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We're highlighting some great digital program opportunities being offered by our friends at other orgs!
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On March 12, 2020, a wicked group of YACCers, their families, and their friends all got together on a random Wednesday night at Rumor’s Comedy Club in Winnipeg to raise funds for Survivor Conference: 20/20.
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It is with a heavy heart that we have decided to postpone Survivor Conference: 20/20 from May 21-25 to October 1-5, 2020.
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Here's a recap of what Karine saw and felt during Retreat Yourself ON based in Paris, ON from March 12-16, 2020.
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We had a great time learning and we even almost beat the high score on the Energy Saver Dance Game (not to brag).
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The YAC Prime team has been working away with the survey data, and the latest news we have to share is half of the YAC Prime Study participants reported symptoms of insomnia, and about 30 per cent use sleep medications.
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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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