YAA World Records
World records set by the Livestrong community as part of the Young Adult Alliance's Break Cancer program.
88 Records
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Most People Exercising At Once To Raise Breast Cancer Awareness
Mel Sampson and 514 other people participated in the CIBC Run for the Cure[]. They exercised to raise breast cancer awareness.
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Largest Gathering Of Individuals Learning About Cancer Rights
A group of 120 people composed of patients, survivors, caregivers, advocates, navigators, healthcare professionals and attorneys gathered together to learn about cancer rights. The rights discussed include Employment amp; Taking Time Off Work, Health, Disability and Life Insurance Options, Access to Health Care, Insurance Navigation and Appeals, Understanding Health Care Reform, Cancer Community Resources, Genetics amp; the Law, Legislative Advocacy, Education Rights of Children and Young Adults with Cancer, and Financial Planning.
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Most Balloons Used To Create "Pink Boobs"
In Celebration of Australia’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 95 sets of balloons were put together to represent as “pink boobs.” The feat was set by the Chicks In Pink charity in coordination with Racecourse Road[].
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Most People On The SUU Football Field At Once To Support Cancer Survivors
301 people came together on the Southern Utah University Thunderbirds[] football field to honor cancer survivors and Break Cancer. They were participating inThe Iron County American Cancer Society Relay for Life[].
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Most Cause-Related Hashtags Tweeted In 24 Hours
As part of a LIVESTRONG Young Adult Alliance project, the hashtag [#BreakCancer][] was tweeted 681 times during a 24-hour period.
The count of 681 was taken using Twitter’s Advanced Search, tracking the hashtag #BreakCancer between 8:36 pm on November 11, 2010 and 8:36 pm on November 12, 2010.
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Most Video Cameras Donated To Help Raise Cancer Awareness
Radio Shack donated 100 video cameras to the Livestrong Young Adult Alliance[] to raise awareness for young adult cancer.
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Highest Concert Performed In The United States
Chris Carraba of Dashboard Confessional performed a concert on top of Pikes Peak Mountain in Colorado at 14,111 feet above sea level.
The concert was performed to raise funds for The Love Hope Strength Foundation[].
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Most Dancers Wearing Fake Mustaches In A Conga Line
While wearing fake mustaches, 48 members of Texas 4000 danced in a conga line. Each mustache was made using Break Cancer stickers.
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Largest Group Of People To Say "Break Cancer" Upon Completion Of A Marathon Or Half-Marathon
Sevenpeople finished the 2010 San Antonio Rock amp; Roll Full amp; Half-Marathon[] said “Break cancer!” after their completion of the race.
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Largest Group To Form A Dedication Circle Followed By A Can-Can Line
60 riders in the Texas 4000stood in a circle and made individual dedications before lining up and forming a can-can line. They set the record before heading out on a bicycle ride.
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Most Students To Say "Team Shan Breast Cancer Awareness For Young Women" At Once
On November 24, 2010, Lorna Larsen, president of Team Shan, presented to 450 students at the University of Western Ontario. Following the lecture, she inspired the entire room to say, “Team Shan Breast Cancer Awareness for Young Women” at the same time.
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Largest Group To Say "Break Cancer" In Spanish
23 people gathered on November 15, 2010 to discuss adolescent and young adult cancer patients and families in and around Portland, Oregon. At the end of the meeting everyone said“Rompe el cancer” at once.
The gathering was hosted by the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute Adolescent[] and Young Adult Oncology Program and the External Advisory Committee.
The 23rd person to participate in this world record was the cameraman.
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Most People To Crush A Can For Cancer
Emily Peterson and 32 of her friends each crushed an aluminum can for cancer.
