Find opportunities to connect with the young lung cancer community.
How to join the monthly groups: Register once for each group you’d like to attend. You’ll receive a Zoom link to use for that group’s monthly meetings.
Programs & Events
Ongoing Programs
Gathering HOPE — Young Lung Community Social
For patients and loved ones
A free monthly Zoom gathering for young people living with lung cancer and their loved ones, hosted with GO2 for Lung Cancer.
When: Last Wednesday of each month, 6 p.m. Eastern / 3 p.m. Pacific
Free · Online via Zoom
Care Together — Caregiver Group
For caregivers and loved ones
Connect with others who understand caring for someone with young lung cancer. Current and former caregivers, partners, and loved ones are welcome.
When: Second Tuesday of each month, 1 p.m. Eastern
Free · Online via Zoom
In Loving Memory — Grief Group
For those grieving a loved one
A space for people who have lost someone in the young lung cancer community to share, connect, and be understood.
When: First Tuesday of each month, 1 p.m. Eastern
Free · Online via Zoom
One-on-One Support with Imerman Angels
For patients, survivors, previvors, and caregivers
Through our partnership with Imerman Angels, connect with a Mentor Angel who has faced a similar cancer experience for free, personalized one-on-one support.
Looking for support or ready to support someone else? Choose the appropriate link below to request a mentor or sign up to become one.
Free · Personalized peer-to-peer support
Caregivers
Past Programs & Events
Take a look back at the gatherings, patient giving programs, and special events that have brought our community together, helped families, and created meaningful memories.
Spring 2026 Shared Moments, Lasting Memories Patient Giving Program
In Spring 2026, YLCI launched its Shared Moments, Lasting Memories Patient Giving Program, providing experience-based support to help young lung cancer patients create intentional, meaningful moments. This program was created in part in loving memory of Mike Scaglione, diagnosed with stage IV HER2 lung cancer at 45, who believed life is measured not in years, but in moments.
YLCI’s Virtual Summer Book Club
YLCI’s Virtual Summer Book Club brought young lung cancer patients and care partners together to read and discuss The End of My Life Is Killing Me by bestselling author and lung cancer patient Annabelle Gurwitch.
Kendra Scott Gives Back: In Loving Memory of Tiffany Job
In July 2026, A very dear friend of Tiffany's, Melissa, organized this two-day virtual Kendra Gives Back event in Tiffany's honor and chose YLCI as the organization to support. Twenty percent of purchases were donated to YLCI.
YLCI Back to School Gift Card Program
In July 2026, YLCI's Back to School Gift Card Program provided one-time gift card assistance to help ease the back-to-school costs for the children and families of young lung cancer patients.
Winter 2025 Patient Giving Program
In Winter 2025, YLCI launched a Patient Giving Program providing small, meaningful gift card support to young lung cancer patients in our community during the holiday season.
Together for 30
Together for 30 was an informal one-time virtual gathering for YLCI patients and their loved ones – a low-key, no-agenda space to simply show up and connect with others who get it.
Wonders and Worries Q&A
In partnership with Wonders & Worries, YLCI hosted a live Q&A on talking to children about a parent's lung cancer diagnosis, offering YLCI patients and caregivers a space to ask questions and get real guidance on one of the hardest conversations families face.
Twist Out Cancer
Virtual art therapy session just in time for Valentine's Day- a creative space for the young lung cancer community to practice a little self-care and connection.
The Jackie Banana Wanderfund Travel Grant Program in partnership with YLCI
This completed program provided $500 travel grants to qualifying young adults living with advanced-stage lung cancer. Grants were offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications are closed.
