JOIN US FOR OUT LIVING IT DAY!

We’re celebrating Out Living It Day on Saturday, July 25! This special day of Out Living It celebrates our belief in the ongoing healing power of adventure and connecting with community. For the past three years, we’ve celebrated Out Living It Day by getting outside together — and this year is extra special as we celebrate 25 years of First Descents!

Celebrate by joining a Community Adventure near you!

 

JOIN A COMMUNITY ADVENTURE

JOIN US FOR A 2026 HEALING ADVENTURE!

THE HEALING POWER OF ADVENTURE®

More than 100,000 young adults are diagnosed with cancer and MS each year. We’re on a mission to reach them all.

 

Give Via Your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)

If you hold a Donor-Advised Fund with Fidelity Charitable, Schwab (DAFgiving360), or BNY Mellon, you can easily recommend a grant to First Descents right here.

Don’t see your DAF provider listed? No problem!

Please email anne.kresse@firstdescents.org, and we’ll provide simple instructions to initiate your grant directly.

Click below to give today!

GIVE VIA YOUR DAF

Donate to a Campaign

Support one of our many Out Living It Projects by raising money for young adults impacted by cancer.

Our Giving Societies

Join one of the First Descents Giving Societies to help fuel the healing power of adventure.