Young Adult Cancer Support is a student organization that works to fight cancer through support and service. YACS was started by the Ulman Cancer Fund and the 4K for Cancer to reach out to students on college campuses and encourage them to get involved and give back to the cancer community. YACS provides students with volunteer and service opportunities, and also offers support to young adults dealing with cancer in their lives. YACS holds monthly meetings on campus and works to provide patient navigation, support groups, college scholarships, and service. Volunteer events include visits to Hope Lodges, the 4K for Cancer, Team Fight, and patient adoption.
Check out the YACS Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/pages/YACS
YACS currently has groups at:
* Johns Hopkins University
https://www.facebook.com/groups/yacsjohnshopkins/
* UMBC - https://www.facebook.com/groups/yacsumbc/
* Towson University
https://www.facebook.com/groups/yacstowson/
My name is Emma Moody and I am the Volunteer Maryland Coordinator for the 4K for Cancer. The other Volunteer Maryland Coordinator, Laura Scruggs, and I will be working with students to help facilitate YACS as it grows around Baltimore. Please feel free to contact me if you are interested in getting involved with YACS on campus!
Emma Moody – emma.moody@4kforcancer.org
