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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I loved every moment of our writing workshop, even the uncomfortable ones. As feelings came up for me, I named them, described them, organized them, and put them down on paper. That was the magic for me. BAM!
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"I started this painting the night before having surgery on my neck to check if my cancer had spread. I was 29."
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Marley writes about how toxic terminology such as "the good cancer" affects young adults after a cancer diagnosis.
#YACCtivist #Marley Cameron #YACCtivist blog
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Kathryn Bautista from Pearlgate Track & Field popped by YACC HQ to present a cheque from the Becky Sjare Track Classic in July.
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I knew this program worked and I knew our YACCers are badass, but I’m still working on finding the words to properly describe what I saw at Retreat Yourself Adventure 2019.
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Localife Vancouver heard spooky tales along the streets of Gastown!
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Localife Victoria got together for an afternoon of yummy food and pumpkin guts on October 20!
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We all left the arena in high spirits from both the victory, and from some wonderful fun and quality time spent with each other!
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It was both humbling and exhilarating to be surrounded by the most impressive nature -- ancient fossils that have survived through the ages, rare beautiful rocks, and so many other gifts of nature.
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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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