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Heartwarming Food for Cold Winter Nights
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012Alli’s Journey Movie Night!
Wednesday, December 21st, 2011
Cancer Takes A Comedic Turn
Please join us on February 6, 2012 at 7pm at the Cineplex Odeon Sheppard Centre (Sheppard and Yonge) to experience the dramatic comedy
Starring Seth Rogan & Joseph Gordon-Levitt
50/50
Starring Seth Rogan & Joseph Gordon-Levitt
What would you do if you had a 50/50 chance to live? Getting a cancer diagnosis will shake up any young person’s life, it’s guaranteed. This young man decides to live it up, meet some girls and gets a new perspective on life. Based on a true story, this film was a hit with audiences and critics at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival.
Screenplay writer Will Reiser will be sending a personal video message just for Alli’s Journey supporters.
There will be refreshments, door prizes, contests, and a whole lot of fun surprises!
Cost - $30 per ticket (including taxes).
To buy tickets via PayPal, please click here.
17-Year Old Wins Award for Cancer Research
Wednesday, December 14th, 2011
image via mecurynews.com
This is so inspiring! Angela Zhang, a 17-year-old from California has just landed a $100,000 scholarship from the Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology. It was awarded to Angela for her research in utilizing nanotechnology to potentially eradicate cancer stem cells and leave healthy cells intact. Zhang logged almost 1000 hours in the lab designing a gold and iron oxide-based nanoparticle to target cancer stem cells.
One of the competition judges compared Zhang’s microscopic nanoparticle to a “Swiss Army knife of cancer treatment” that can seek out cancer cells and then destroy them.
Amazing work!
For more info on the competition and on Angela’s work, click here and here.
Return to Work Concerns Faced by People Dealing with Cancer and their Caregivers
Friday, October 14th, 2011Are you interested in participating in a research study on return of work concerns, issues and challenges?
WHY: The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (CPAC) is currently conducting a study that looks at the concerns, issues and challenges that people diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers experience when the person with cancer returns to work during or after treatment. The feedback we receive from participants will help inform future programs, services and resources.
WHAT: We are conducting an online survey that will ask questions about your return to work experiences both during and after treatment and about any concerns, issues and challenges you experienced.
HOW LONG: The survey will take approximately 20 minutes to complete
WHO:
If you are:
· 18 years of age or older AND
· Have had a cancer diagnosis in the past 5 years AND
· Were working at the time of your cancer diagnosis
OR
If you are:
· 18 years of age or older AND
· Have been an informal caregiver (i.e. not providing care in a professional capacity) for someone who had a cancer diagnosis in the past 5 years AND
· Were working at the time of your caregiving experience
…then we would like to hear about your work-related experiences.
WHERE: If you are interested in participating, please go to the following link and complete the survey within the next two weeks:https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/cancerandworkexperiences
QUESTIONS: If you have any questions or would like further information please contact Dr. Judy Gould at judygould@rogers.com.
Sign Up Today!
Tuesday, September 27th, 2011Don’t forget to sign up to run or walk for Alli’s Journey at the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon! Spots are going fast. Sign up today to avoid disappointment!
Need some fitness and healthy eating tips to make the lead up to the marathon a bit more bearable? Check out The Great Balancing Act, an inspiring blog written by Susan, a personal trainer in Atlantic Canada, who was diagnosed this past summer with Hodgkins Lymphoma. The blog has everything - recipes, exercise motivation, book reviews, personal photos, and reflections on what it is like going through cancer treatment at the young age of 25. Read more about Susan here.
Sharing news about the 5th Annual Survivor Conference!
Saturday, July 30th, 2011Young Adult Cancer Canada is inviting all young adults dealing with cancer in Canada* to join them in Ottawa from November 3-7, 2011 for the 5thAnnual Survivor Conference. You will spend four days building community, sharing experiences, and learning how to make the rest of our lives the best of our lives with others who truly “get it.” The weekend will feature professional speakers, workshops, small group discussions, and free time to connect on a personal level.
The Survivor Conference is also their annual reunion where past program alumni are encouraged to come back and reconnect with the friends they have made in the past while they’re making new friends.
The program is free for survivors and one supporter, all they ask is that you cover your travel to and from Ottawa. They will take care of the rest from your hotel room to your meals. They also have some travel assistance available and great fundraising ideas to help you cover some of the cost of travel.
Please visit their website (youngadultcancer.ca/survivor_conference) or contact karine@youngadultcancer.ca for more information and to apply!
Join us for An Evening of Jazz……at a new price!
Tuesday, May 10th, 2011
Share your comfort bag stories!
Wednesday, March 9th, 2011Are you a young adult with cancer? We want to hear from you!
Have you received a comfort bag? We want to hear from you!
Tell us about your experience!
Read about others’ in our Share Your Story section!
Email Stephanie: stephanie@allisjourney.ca
We love our Alli’s Journey Bracelets!
Tuesday, March 8th, 2011Support young adults with cancer and buy an Alli’s Journey bracelet!
By buying one, you will be supporting Alli’s Journey in funding initiatives to support young adults with cancer.
These bracelets are made of semi-precious stones and feature charms representing courage (agate), strength (amethyst), and heart (rose), three of Alli’s most amazing qualities. Each bracelet cost $35 (tax included), plus $2.oo for shipping ($37). Click on the link below to buy yours!
Our Comfort Bags are growing!
Tuesday, March 8th, 2011
We are proud to show you our updated bag and announce the expansion of our distribution of Alli’s Journey Comfort Bags!
In addition to Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre and Wellspring Cancer Support Centres, young adult cancer patients at Princess Margaret Hospital and Mount Sinai Hospital will now be receiving a bag as well!
Visit www.allisgifttoyou.com to read about the bag and its recent renewal!
We encourage you to purchase a bag for someone you know. Take one on a hospital visit or bring it to someone recuperating at home! It will brighten their day and bring them valuable support and information!
