We Get It: “Managing your money during uncertain times” with Greg Youden (season 2, episode 11)
Young Adult Cancer Canada: We Get It
Release Date: 11/22/2021
We Get It: The importance of getting involved with Gerald Mak (season 3, episode 11)
Young Adult Cancer Canada: We Get It
In this episode, Alex and Gerald share experiences with volunteering and events within YACC, and why it’s been so important for both of them to give back! Gerald also shares the multi-faceted approach to fundraising and volunteer work, whether it’s within the cancer community or more broadly, and how it’s defined who he is. — Gerald Mak is currently a strategy manager within the Ontario Government (Crown Agency). Prior to joining the public sector, Gerald worked in various financial and professional institutions with roles in risk, communications, and technology. With over 15 years in...
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We Get It: Mindfulness, meditation, and perspective with Harman (season 3, episode 10)
Young Adult Cancer Canada: We Get It
In this week’s episode, Alex and YACCer Harman chat about Harman’s diagnosis of sarcoma during his high school days, and how dealing with that emotionally and physically at a young age affected him. Harman touches on how he’s utilized mindfulness, meditation, and reframing your perspective on life to navigate his world through multiple cancer diagnoses, and where he is at as a result today. — Harman describes himself as a: Brother. Friend. Cancer Survivor. Old Soul. Biker. Raptors Fan. Spiritual Human. Artist. Thank you to our partners at CIBC for supporting this web series!
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We Get It: A chat with Joe Bakhmoutski (season 3, episode 9)
Young Adult Cancer Canada: We Get It
This week’s episode of We Get It features a chat with Joe Bakhmoutski, founder and champion of Simplify Cancer. Joe said, “Going through cancer forced me to have a long, hard look at myself and my life. I did not like some things, and some things no longer fit, so I adapted to be more present with the people I care about the most, and rediscovered my sense of purpose through helping others who want to lead a happier, more fulfilled life after cancer. I believe we can choose the way we live our life, to seek greater clarity in everything that we do, to show up at our best every single day,...
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We Get It: Parenting and advocacy with Heather Brown (season 3, episode 8)
Young Adult Cancer Canada: We Get It
In this week’s episode, Alex chats with fellow YACCtivist Heather Brown about her role advocating for the cancer community’s resources, sharing her story, and all of the important human occupations that deserve more attention! The two also touch on parenting and how a cancer diagnosis is brought to light to children from a parent’s perspective. — HEATHER’S BIO: I identify as an English Canadian, and am married with two children. I am a thyroid cancer survivor, enjoy watching rom coms and superhero movies, a lover of many types of music, and someone who is driven to care for others...
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We Get It: A chat with Val Mandarino (season 3, episode 7)
Young Adult Cancer Canada: We Get It
In this week’s episode, Alex’s mother/caregiver/supporter, Val Mandarino, joins him for a chat. You can or Thank you to our partners at CIBC for making this web series possible!
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We Get It: Life after cancer with Kayla Tremblett (season 3, episode 5)
Young Adult Cancer Canada: We Get It
A familiar face joins the We Get It program this week as Kayla Tremblett joins Alex to discuss her introduction to YACC and how she quickly stepped into a leadership volunteer role after taking so much away from the inclusive programming. The two also touch on their Localife experiences and how cancer played a role in Kayla’s entrepreneur ventures! -LINKS- — Kayla identifies as an Estonian-Canadian pansexual female, currently in a relationship. “I like to tell people I was in my prime before cancer. I was energetic, busy and happy but definitely naive. I was active, loved nutrition...
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We Get It: A chat with Nick (season 3, episode 4)
Young Adult Cancer Canada: We Get It
In this week’s episode, Alex and Insight team member Nick have “quite an interesting conversation.” Nick is new to the YACC community, but is someone with such a bright light radiating around him, and a lot of unique aspects to his story. He and Alex tackle how cancer affected him mentally, and how infertility played a role in him ultimately deciding to become a foster parent. An incredibly touching interview outlines that you won’t want to pass up! — Nick identifies as a Canadian of settler decent. He says he grew up in a home with two loving parents that supported him in every way....
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We Get It: Comedy, creativity, and cancer with Daniel Stolfi (season 3, episode 3)
Young Adult Cancer Canada: We Get It
In this episode, Daniel and Alex dive into a topic that doesn’t get a lot of traction in the cancer community — comedy! They discuss how Daniel, a comedian and actor, incorporates his craft into his cancer experience, and how he managed to create a one-man show and write a book about it. You do NOT want to miss this episode! — Canadian Comedy Award Winner, Daniel Stolfi, is an established actor, comedian and cancer patient advocate. In March of 2008 Daniel was diagnosed with acute Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, an aggressive form of cancer requiring equally aggressive chemotherapy and...
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We Get It: Connecting with “YACC graduate” Alyssa (season 3, episode 2)
Young Adult Cancer Canada: We Get It
Alyssa and Alex break down some of the goals and expectations of YACC’s newly formed Insight team, and discuss the importance of family throughout a cancer journey, how to navigate the ever-changing world of cancer with your loved ones, and what Alyssa’s goals are as a self-proclaimed “YACC graduate.” — Alyssa (she/her) Canadian, of British descent, is a young adult myeloma advocate and blogger in her mid 40s. She is a stay at home mom parenting a spirited six-year-old with her husband in Toronto, ON. Alyssa is thoughtful and kind and always ready to lend a hand to those who...
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We Get It: YACCer Blair Richardson on relationships (season 3, episode 1)
Young Adult Cancer Canada: We Get It
In this episode, Alex and Blair discuss how to navigate relationships (both new and old) when factoring in a cancer diagnosis. Friendships, dating, and demographics are all affected, and Blair shares his experience with his romantic life and close friends, and how he introduced cancer to all parties, leading him to how happy he is today. Thank you to our partners at CIBC for making this series possible!
info_outlineIn this week’s episode, Greg Youden, Financial Planning Consultant with CIBC, will discuss general, useful budgeting techniques. He explains how the current pandemic could be impacting your finances, what financial aid is available, and how to take control of our finances regardless of where we are in life.
Thank you to our partners at CIBC for making this series possible!