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Young Texans Against Cancer (YTAC) is a start-up, nonprofit organization comprised of young men and women affected directly or indirectly by cancer, who actively support the cancer community through the following efforts: Raising funds to help support research-based and small- to medium-sized organizations, increasing support for volunteer organizations, and educating our community about cancer research.

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We are very excited about our upcoming Chili Cook-Off on March 3rd!

If you are interested in being a sponsor, please contact Brande Bradshaw at 512.809.8859

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We are always taking grant applications, so please feel free to download the document from our "Grants & Programs" tab & send it back to us at your earliest convenience. Our heart is to raise funds for & get involved with the cancer community, especially the small to medium sized organizations in Central Texas. We know we can make a difference!

2011 Recipients:

Dell Children's Blood & Cancer Center
$8,400

The Care Communities
$6,200

Caporal Assistance Network
$6,000

Wonders & Worries
$5,000

The Migrant Clinicians Network
$2,500

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
$2,400

Featured Events:

2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off
March 3, 2012 at Mohawk
1pm-5pm
$20 presale, $25 at the door
www.austinchilicookoff.org

Member Spotlight

Emily Lindley

Treasurer

"'No one has ever become poor by giving' - Anne Frank. It became apparent to me in 2009 that I needed to be a more giving person. I decided I needed to get involved with a charity and YTAC was and continues to be the perfect fit for me! YTAC has provided me an outlet for me to give - both with my time and energy. It's unfortunate that cancer strikes close to home for so many of us. After seeing both my mother and a close friend & college roommate survive cancer I knew that cancer was something that would always be a part of my life. It's extremely rewarding to know that YTAC Austin is making a difference to local groups that are helping to fight cancer."