Monthly Archives: August 2010
the invisible hand of first descents: a love letter from Cheesesteak
As the de facto Blogger in Chief here at First Descents, I do my best to maintain something like editorial objectivity and simply focus on the incredible work and wisdom of our campers, supporters and organizers. Last night, though, for … Continue reading
FD MAGIC MEETS CULINARY EXCELLENCE: A RECAP OF THE EXTRAORDINARY FUNDRAISER AT THE RITZ-CARLTON BACHELOR GULCH
On Thursday August 19, two extraordinary but very different forces of nature combined for a magical evening at the Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch. The cuisine was courtesy of world-renowned chef Wolfgang Puck, and the proceeds all went to First Descents. Jacqueline … Continue reading
You asked for it, so we brought it… The FD STORE has arrived!
Schwag, Schwag, Schwag – that is the word of the day! And you can buy all the FD schwag you want by visiting our new online store. From hats, to t-shirts, to mugs, its a one stop shopping experience that … Continue reading
STOP THE PRESS! FD IS EVERYWHERE!
We’re doing our best not to get too full of ourselves, but the fact is it’s been an incredible stretch for First Descents. Team FD and the entire program are popping up in blogs, magazines and newspapers from coast to … Continue reading
PEDAL POWER: BRENT GOLDSTEIN & TEAM FD AT THE LEADVILLE 100
First Descents is all about people pushing themselves to conquer seemingly insurmountable obstacles. We witness this phenomenon at every single camp, watching young adult cancer survivors tackle challenges that most people – regardless of whether or not they’ve dealt with … Continue reading
X2C SPEAKS: MORE ALUM LOVE
Our amazing alum make our job here at the FD blog super-easy when they take the time to share their camp experiences with the world through the written word. This time around, we’re thrilled to offer you the wit and wisdom of … Continue reading
LEANNA’S WINDING PATH: A CAMPER REFLECTS
It’s common for a first-time camper to leave their inaugural First Descents experience feeling deeply affected and changed for the better. We are always amazed at the words and thoughts which people share with us after spending a week on … Continue reading
KNOXVILLE (TN) AREA FD-er’s! COME OUT FOR SOME (FOLK) ROCK ‘N’ ROLL ON THE RIVER!
First Descents madness is spreading like wildfire, and next week, there’s a rocking good time to be had in Lenoir City, TN, near Knoxville. Folk artist Jay Clark will be performing on Thursday, Aug. 26 as part of i105′s ”Sounds of Summer … Continue reading
THE JOY IS IN THE JOURNEY: ONE WOMAN’S CROSS-COUNTRY RIDE FOR FIRST DESCENTS
Mary Hughes, physical therapist, has just set out to do something extraordinary, all in the name of raising funds and awareness for First Descents. This past Thursday, she packed up her car and set off, with her mother in tow, … Continue reading
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! THURSDAY AUGUST 19th IS FIRST DESCENTS-TASTIC!
Might as well call Thursday, August 19th “First Descents Day,” as we’re thrilled to announce there will be not one but TWO amazing fundraising events going on in the greater Denver area. First, indulge your sweet tooth at the 3rd … Continue reading
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