At 13, Jay Hung became his mother’s caregiver; now the Queen’s student has built a peer community for young Canadians like him

When most teenagers are focused on school, friendships and weekend plans, Jay Hung was learning how to care for his mother. At just 13, the Queen’s University student became a young caregiver after his mother was diagnosed with late-stage cancer. Years later, Hung is using that experience to help other young Canadians feel less isolated and more prepared for a role they often take on without warning.

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