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September 08, 2016
It’s been 731 days since Sammi’s last treatment
“Next time you see me, genuinely bring up another topic. Ask me how school is going, what my plans are for the weekend — anything but cancer.”
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September 06, 2016
Heather’s Blog: Restart
“I have been plodding forward for the past few months, head down, eyes on the ground focused solely on what needed to be done in all the different roles I play in my life. Don’t get me wrong, those roles are important, but along that journey, I forgot and lost sight of the most important role I play in my life: ME.”
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September 01, 2016
5 tips for an unforgettable Climb
We can’t change the lives of young adults dealing with cancer alone, and we challenge you not to, either!
Register to Climb as a team captain and invite your friends, family members, coworkers, bootcamp buddies, rec leagues, social media followers, classmates, crushes, neighbours, pets, and strangers to Climb with you!
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August 19, 2016
Instagram takeover with @perk_laura
The YACC community is filled with talented, enthusiastic, interesting people who share great photos and messages on Instagram, so we decided to let someone “take over” our account once a […]
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August 18, 2016
About the Climb
The Climb is coming back for its 16th year on September 25, 2016, but do you know where it all started?
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August 11, 2016
YACC values heart. Again.
At our monthly team meetings, one of our crew members discusses one of our five values: strength, courage, commitment, heart, and trail-blazing. This is Karine’s reflection from this month’s meeting.
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August 03, 2016
Dunk for the Brave 2016: A photo diary
Big thank you to everyone who volunteered, got in the tank, and took chances to dunk them at the 198th Running of the Royal St. John’s Regatta today!
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August 02, 2016
We’re so happy the Tely 10 makes them YACC!
It was great to catch up with the Tely Makes Me YACC Tely 10 Mile Road Race today! These runners raised over $5,200 to help young adults dealing with cancer […]
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July 23, 2016
YACC values strength
At our monthly team meetings, one of our crew members discusses one of our five values: strength, courage, commitment, heart, and trail-blazing. This is Dawn’s reflection from this month’s meeting. […]
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July 20, 2016
Breast cancer survivors needed for short online story
With support from the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, researchers at the University of Toronto are conducting an online survey to understand what breast cancer survivors need to be more active. For example, do you […]
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July 13, 2016
Heather’s blog: Cancer included
By Heather Bonynge My name is Heather Bonynge. I’m 35 years old. I have been married to my husband Sean for nearly 14 years. Together, we have a beautiful daughter […]
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July 07, 2016
Funk Cancer: A funky, fresh summer show!
Survival rates for young adults with cancer haven’t changed since the ’70s – FUNK THAT. Pull on your tie dye and hot pants and let’s go back to the decade of disco to raise awareness and funds for Young Adult Cancer Canada (YACC) so we can all say “Funk Cancer” at St. John’s first-ever Funky Fresh Summer Show at Club One!
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