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April 2014
Vibrant, intelligent and compassionate – Michael Kamin Hart was diagnosed with lymphoma and passed away on June 5, 2011 at the age of 25. His family created the Michael Kamin Hart Award for Excellence in Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology Care in his honour.
August 2014
"When you are too old for SickKids and too young for Princess Margaret you are Darren, and there isn't a lot for him to do," said Jordan. "It's so important for artists to visit these patients because it can really make a difference in their morale."
Laura Mitchell hopes Darren's story will inspire other artists to come forward to donate their time to patients in the AYA program.
February 2015
The AYA program recently hosted a Look Good Feel Good event for young adult patients on Jan. 21.
"There are many young adults living with cancer who don't expect a diagnosis at their age. They're focused on finishing school, starting work, or building a family. It can be isolating," says Seline Tam, an intern with the AYA Program and organizer of the event."It's important for us to have events that bring young people together to have a good time and take their minds off of their diagnoses."
February 2015
Adriana Lombardo had plans: to attend high school graduation, to spend a post-grad trip in Spain and to start school at George Brown College in September.
A cancer diagnosis in early December derailed those plans. On Dec. 1, 2014, the high school senior was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
"It was earth shattering, to say the least," remembers Adriana's mother, Emily Lombardo.
Adriana is not alone. In 2014, it was estimated that 22 Canadians were diagnosed with cancer every hour.
March 2015
"One of the reasons cancer is so difficult for young people is because you're at a point in your life when you're still growing and evolving, and trying to figure out who you are. A time when you are determining what your core values are" says Carolyn.
"That's why it's so refreshing to talk to Laura. It feels more casual than clinical. I've asked her anything from my birth control, to professional advice, and relationship-based questions."
April 2015
Laurie Tucker, Wig Salon Specialist and Kevin LeNeve, Radiation Therapist at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, are the 2015 recipients of the Michael Kamin Hart Award for Excellence in Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology Care.
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