YAA Conference a Huge Success for Young Adult Cancer Survivors and CCC
Published November 18, 2008 @ 12:03PM PT
We just returned from the Young Adult Alliance (YAA) conference hosted by LIVESTRONG Foundation in Austin, TX, what an event!
I was humbled and honored to represent one of the 100 different non-profit organizations and foundations, young adult oncology services, research organizations and medical institutions that comprise of the YAA. It was an incredible experience, and a groundbreaking event for the future of young adult oncology.
As I write this blog, I can still feel the energy and hope that prevailed throughout the two-day event. The first day began with speeches from prominent AYAO advocates Doug Ulman and Eric Shanteau. The day continued with intense discussions and resource sharing, and task force breakouts. Even though the issues were serious, there were plenty of laughs and great food. And while we all arrived representing different areas of young adult oncology, we all walked away resolved to collaborate and unify our resources for the sole purpose of increasing survivorship and quality of life and care for young adult cancer survivors.
I have never felt more hopeful that a small group of people can and will change the world. To everyone who was a part of the YAA, thank you for sharing and teaching us newcomers to the YAA. I look forward to a collaborative, effective and successful future with all of you.
Of course, I cannot forget to thank young adult cancer survivors, who have provided the inspiration, hope and motivation that commit all of us to creating change. My favorite quote by Gandhi sums it up well: “We must all be the change we wish to see in the world.”
Have a wonderful week!
-CCC Staff---
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