# Jay Hung, teen caregiver, builds support community

2026-08-10T16:36:21+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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Jay Hung, who became a caregiver for his mother at 13, has now built peer support communities for young caregivers in Canada. Now a student at Queen's University, Hung co-founded Youths for Hospice and the Queen's Young Caregivers Community to reduce isolation. An estimated 12 lakh young Canadians provide care for a family member while managing school and personal lives. Hung's mother was diagnosed with late-stage cancer in 2019. He felt lonely and lacked language to describe his role, a common struggle among young carers. His initiatives aim to create spaces where peers understand the emotional and practical burdens without explanation.

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- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/at-13-jay-hung-became-his-mothers-caregiver-now-the-queens-student-has-built-a-peer-community-for-young-canadians-like-him/articleshow/133111567.cms>

Tags: Canada, community building, hospice, peer support, teenage caregiving, young caregivers
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