As we head into our 25th year of healing adventures this holiday season, our goal is to raise $50,000 to help fund transformative experiences for young adults impacted by cancer and MS.
To achieve our goal, we rely on the generous support of donors like YOU to Give the Gift of Adventure. Thank you for making our life-changing work possible!
First Descents is a 501(c)(3) organization. EIN #: 81-0539964
JOIN US FOR A 2026 HEALING ADVENTURE!
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Help knock out cancer by supporting, attending, or fighting at Haymakers for Hope! H4H is rumbling in the Rockies, and First Descents is proud to be a charity partner.
Since its initial event in 2011, Haymakers for Hope has raised more than $22 million for cancer research, awareness, survivorship and care. The organization has transformed more than 1,000 ordinary participants into extraordinary amateur fighters.
Local to Colorado? Join us at the “Rumble in the Rockies” event on June 14th. To donate or learn more click the button below.
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