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May 08, 2013
"YACC came into my life at just the right time"
Shannon Goddard says life was simpler and happier before she was diagnosed with cancer, even when she was a student studying to be an Engineer Technologist and a single mother to a two-year-old daughter. Then, in January 2012 at the age of 31, she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
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May 07, 2013
Sneak peek: Zip lining
A carabiner and a harness is all that separates you from the North Atlantic coastline. The lines are so fast that some burn through braking gloves. The trees don’t mind getting in your personal space. Sounds like fun!
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April 29, 2013
Katie's first Retreat Yourself recap
Somewhere in between the awkward small talk on Thursday and the joyful, teary-eyed goodbyes on Monday, a magical transformation occurred.
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April 14, 2013
Localife Calgary: Ski day
Young Adult Cancer Canada (YACC) and Wellspring Calgary partnered at The Lake Louise Ski Area with the 2013 Survive & Thrive Expedition ski day.
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April 08, 2013
Localife Ottawa: What a (sugar) rush!
On April 6, Localife Ottawa made a trek about an hour east of Ottawa to Bean Town Ranch to experience a real sugary treat.
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August 03, 2012
What's more fun than a dunk tank?
Dunk tanks are not as prevalent around St. John’s as they used to be, but absence must truly make the heart grow fonder because people still love them!
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July 03, 2012
Thanks for all the love, Holyrood!
Holyrood, NL came through in a big way again this year!
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May 09, 2012
Registration is open for the 11th Annual Darryl Gorman Memorial Walk
Darryl Gorman was a young adult testicular cancer survivor who lost his battle in 1999. His friends and family honour him each June with a 5km fundraising walk in support of YACC.
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June 29, 2011
The Darryl Gorman Memorial Walk celebrates its 10th anniversary
On June 25, over 70 people gathered at the Royal Canadian Legion in Holyrood, NL to participate in the 10th anniversary of the Darryl Gorman Memorial Walk.
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May 06, 2011
Registration is now open for the 10th Annual Darryl Gorman Memorial Walk
In 1998, 16-year old Darryl Gorman was diagnosed with testicular cancer.
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June 08, 2010
Another successful Darryl Gorman Memorial Walk
The 9th Annual Darryl Gorman Memorial Walk
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April 30, 2010
9th Annual Darryl Gorman Memorial Walk
Support young adults dealing with cancer by participating in, or donating to The 9th Annual Darryl Gorman Memorial Walk!
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