• AYA@USC Annual Getaway Retreat

    Thanks to the generous support of the Audrey Irmas Foundation for Social Justice, AYA@USC will host a two-night getaway retreat on September 26-28, 2025 for young adults with cancer at Camp Ronald McDonald in Idyllwild, California. It will provide an excellent opportunity for young adults to connect in a beautiful and relaxing nature setting, make new friends, and explore self-expression options. Check out our photos HERE.

  • AYA@USC

    Our mission is to improve health outcomes and quality of life of young people (ages 18 - 39) with cancer through supportive care, research, education & community outreach.

  • Spotlight

    You are not ALONE! Our AYA Spotlight features young adults who have been where you are today. Please read their stories and get to know them!

  • Events

    AYA@USC aims to establish a strong peer support community in Southern California for young adults with cancer, caregivers, and families. We are CONNECTED and we LIVE LOUDER than cancer!

  • Education

    Check out our cancer education video library to learn more about cancer prevention and protection measures you can take!

You are not fighting alone!

If you are between the ages of 18-39 and have cancer or a history of cancer, please join the AYA@USC community to meet other young adults who can understand and support you!

 

5230 Joined AYA@USC Outreach Actitivies

Over 1,000 Young Adult Cancer Patients

Events

We live LOUDER than cancer! AYA@USC provides year-round FREE programming virtually and in-person, including an annual two-night getaway retreat at the Camp Ronald and McDonald, monthly educational seminars, self-expression and wellness workshops, and social events. Check out our events section and stay tuned.

Connect with AYA@USC

 
 

AYA@USC Highlights

 

Monthly Spotlight

You are not ALONE! Our AYA Spotlight features young adults who have been where you are today. Please read their stories and get to know them! If you would like to be featured, share your photo and AYA story with us!

Featured Videos

 

AYA Note

“I am forever thankful to all the people at AYA@USC and First Descents for the opportunity to experience life at its best. Despite my long-time fear of the ocean, I was not only able to stand up on the ocean, but I was able to feel completely free from my past and enjoy the present.”

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GHECEMY LOPEZ

USC employee and cancer survivor

What AYA@USC offers

  • AYA Supportive Care

  • AYA Conference

  • Annual AYA@USC Retreat

  • Educational Workshops

  • Social Gatherings

  • Monthly Support Group

Help AYA@USC Cancer Patients

AYA@USC Norris is 100% dependent on donations from the community and our philanthropic partners to achieve its goals and operate the program.​

Our Partners