Young Adults Online Resources
First Descents
First Descents strives to become the leader in innovative camps supporting young adults with cancer. Using kayaking, extreme sports and professional athletes, First Descents offers young adults with cancer outdoor experiences that will forever change their lives.
www.firstdescents.org
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LiveStrong Lance Armstrong Foundation
The Lance Armstrong Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Austin, Texas. Founded in 1997 by cancer survivor and champion cyclist, Lance Armstrong, the LAF inspires and empowers people with cancer.
www.livestrong.org
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Lymphoma Organization UK
Lymphoma Organization UK has created a special resource for young adults, including information, a chat room and a newsletter.
http://www.lifesite.info/start.html
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Planet Cancer
Planet Cancer website is an online community providing support, information and humor for young adults with cancer.
http://www.planetcancer.org
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The SAMFund
The SAMFund is a unique non-profit organization created to assist young adult survivors of cancer with a successful transition into their post-treatment life, by providing financial support through the distribution of grants and scholarships.
www.samfund.org
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SuperSibs!
5005 Newport Dr., Suite 502
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Illinois: 847-705-SIBS (7427)
Toll Free: 866-444-SIBS (7427)
Fax: 847-776-7084
General Email: info@supersibs.org
Website: www.supersibs.org
SuperSibs! provides services free of charge to honor, support and recognize brothers and sisters of children, teens and young adults with cancer. As a national nonprofit organization, Supersibs! brings age appropriate comfort and care (via mail, internet and at hospital picnics, parties and cancer related events) to these "shadow" siblings in the U.S. and Canada between the ages of 4-19. In addition, SuperSibs! offers college scholarships to High School Senior SIBLINGS of children with cancer. To make a referral, go to www.supersibs.org or call 866-444-SIBS (7427).
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Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults
Ulman Cancer Fund focuses on how cancer affects young adults, offers scholarships, community grants, advocacy services and a guidebook.
www.ulmanfund.org
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