Module 5: Become a Youth Leader 

Young people have the power to create meaningful change in their communities. By becoming advocates for adolescents and young adults with cancer, students can help raise awareness, support patients and families, and inspire others to get involved.

Youth leadership can take many forms, including organizing events, volunteering, educating peers, fundraising, and using social media to spread awareness about AYA cancer. Even small actions can make a positive impact and help build a stronger, more supportive community for patients.

Ways students can become involved include:

• Participating in awareness campaigns

• Volunteering at community events

• Creating fundraising initiatives

• Sharing educational resources online

• Supporting organizations like AYA@USC

• Encouraging compassion and understanding within schools and communities

Leadership is not about making the biggest change alone — it is about working together to support others and inspire action. Through advocacy, education, and service, students can help ensure that adolescents and young adults facing cancer feel supported, represented, and never alone.

You can take part of this journey by donating!