VOBOC's mission is to equip, engage, and empower AYAs (13-39 years old) with cancer to improve their experiences and health outcomes. They are proud members of the McGill University AYA Oncology Program Interdisciplinary Team, in Montreal. Website: https://voboc.org/
VOBOC Programs:
- VO-Pak Program: VOBOC delivers free Vo-Pak backpacks to hospital oncology units for them to give to their new AYA cancer patients on their first day of treatment. Each Vo-Pak contains practical items for a hospital stay as well as resources to help patients navigate the health care system. The Vo-Pak provides a moment of respite and a guide to available services. The Vo-Pak aims to break isolation, express community support, and start a conversation with VOBOC.
- VOBOC's Last or Special Requests Program: works with medical teams in our affiliated oncology units to consider and grant requests to AYA patients who are in crisis, are transitioning to palliative care or are in palliative care.
- Courage Incentive Program: The program's goal is to improve patient outcomes by providing health care professionals with resources to assist their patients identified as distressed and struggling to adhere to their prescribed treatment.
- Education & Awareness: VOBOC leads initiatives that raise awareness about the needs of AYAs living with cancer and promotes empowerment as a key strategy of early detection. VOBOC interacts with communities through schools, local organizations, corporate partners, and the general public, and engages AYAs to become advocates for their peers through the Youth-to-Youth Ambassador Program.
- Holiday Basket Program: This year marks the 21st iteration of the Holiday Basket Program. VOBOC offers holiday baskets to AYA cancer patients hospitalized on December 24th and to patients receiving treatment the week of December 20th.
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