My Goal

So today I did some thinking about some things I would like to do/accomplish after I am done treatments. I already know that I want to return to work as soon as I can, though probably not as a full time classroom teacher right away. Another goal I have set for myself is to attend a cancer survivor conference in November. If everything goes according to plan I will attend this conference very soon after finishing radiation. The conference is being held in St. John's Nfld. the first weekend of November and is put on by a great organization: Young Adult Cancer Canada. I have set myself a goal of raising $500, some of which would go to funding my attending the conference and the rest would go to YACC itself and its awesome programs for young adults like myself (yes this post is also an advertisement, shameless I know).

When I think about attending this conference it makes me both excited and scared. I am excited because I will get to meet many of the people I have been emailing with for months. I contacted YACC very soon after my diagnosis and they put me in contact with some great people, who have been able to offer me advice during some of my darkest times. I am a bit scared as well, and when I think about why it is a bit embarrassing. I used to feel so independent and strong and now the thought of traveling across the country by myself to spend 4 days with people I have never met is quite scary. I have become a bit of a "chicken" but hopefully going to this conference will cure me of this fear. Hopefully this conference will be something of a celebration for me...being done with my treatments, reaching out to connect with others who have shared this battle.

If anyone would like to donate to this cause in any way please check out this link:

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