AYA (adolescents & Young adults)
FUN WITH Friends
AYA Support (Ages 12 -22)
Bearing Hope serves tots, teens, and those "in-between" diagnosed with childhood cancer. For those who fall "In-between" the ages of 12-22, there are often unique challenges that often go underserved. For this reason, Bearing Hope created AYA events which include In Person Activities and Virtual Vibes Monthly zoom meetings.
AYA CHildhood CANcer community CONNECT
AYA C4 where teens CAN CONNECT
C4 is our AYA CAN CONNECT activities for making FRIENDS and having FUN in an accessible and organized safe place just for AYA teens. Offering monthly online experiences, VIRTUAL VIBES, or CAN CONNECT in person activities adventures throughout the year, NC4K and BH2U builds a commuity.
AYA Childhood CANcer Community CONNECT EVENTS
AYA VIRTUAL VIBES
Monthly virtual activities in a safe space for teens (ages 12-22) to connect, create conversations, and craft a thing or two. Come in your pj's or come as you are, to enjoy a low key, laid back, lots of fun hour of HOPE.
Hope Boxes will be mailed to those that sign up before the deadline. These will include fun activities and online games to enhance the experience.
AYA adventures
AYA Adventures happen four times yearly with opportunities to meet other teens diagnosed with childhood cancer and their friends. Building a community where conversations lead to friendships, and connections lead to commonality, AYA C4 provides a much needed space for FUN.
SIGN UPS WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON FOR OUR APRIL ADVENTURE.
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AYA VIRTUAL VIBES
always on the last sunday.
Always from 6-7pm.
2026 Virtual Vibes
Sunday, March 1 - 6-7PM Escape Room*
sunday, March 29 6-7PM MARCH MADNESS
sunday, april 26 6-7PM GIDDY UP & HorsE Around WITH US
sunday, may 31 6-7PM YOU ROCK !- Birthday Bash
Sunday, june 28 6-7PM. zoo-venture AUSTRALIA
Sunday, July 26 6-7PM. JOIN OUR SANDBOX
Sunday, august 30 6-7PM YELLOW EXPLOSION
Sunday, september 27 6-7PM. WELCOME TO CAMP VIBES
Sunday, October 25 6-7PM. monster mash up
Sunday, November 29 6-7pm. steady on
sunday, December 27 - 6-7pm. New years bash
**denotes AYA Hope Box activity
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AYA ADVENTURES
Always a safe & supportive community.
Always a fun day with friends.
2026 aya adventures
Dates & Times will be announced soon
april - smash art glow - 218 dowell st., columbus, OH
July - countryside picnic
September - TBA
december - easton munchies, money & mall haul