At 13, Jay Hung became his mother’s caregiver; now the Queen’s student has built a peer community for young Canadians like him
- Jay Hung, 13, became a young caregiver (center)Screenshot from CHCH NewsWhen 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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- Jay Hung, 13, became a young caregiver (center)Screenshot from CHCH NewsWhen 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.
Sources: Times of India