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This holiday season, our goal is to raise $125,000 to fund transformative adventures for 50 young adults in the year ahead.

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To apply for a First Descents program, click the Join Us button below!

Main Program Offerings

Core Programs

Core Programs are available to young adults impacted by cancer and multiple sclerosis, caregivers, and healthcare workers. Participants must be diagnosed with cancer or MS between the age of (15-39) and must currently be between the age of (18-45).

Core Programs

Community Adventures

Part of the Out Living It Project, Community Adventures are adventure experiences created and facilitated by FD alumni and members of the FD community.

Community Adventures

Prescribe Adventure

Partner with FD to improve the emotional and physical health for the adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer and MS patients in your care. Whether you refer patients to our programs or want to sponsor a program, we are committed to supporting your team to address the unique needs of AYA survivors.

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Programs ensure individualized care, medical attention and intimate experiences with fellow survivors. First Descents programs are offered free of cost to participants.

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Multiple Sclerosis, Oncology

Outer Banks, NC – COMING SOON

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COMING SOON - SUMMER 2024! Registration opens this Fall. The First Descents community will be notified via email. To join the FD community and receive updates when Programs are open for registration, sign up here! The Outer Banks of North Carolina are known to be one of the most beautiful…

Eligibility: Participants, ages 18-45, diagnosed ages 15-39
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Rogue River OR – COMING SOON

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COMING SOON - SUMMER 2024! Registration opens in early 2024. The First Descents community will be notified via email. To join the FD community and receive updates when Programs are open for registration, sign up here! The Rogue River starts its journey at Crater Lake and winds its way through…

Eligibility: Participants, ages 18-45, diagnosed ages 15-39
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Caregivers, Healthcare Workers, Multiple Sclerosis, Oncology

Adirondacks, NY – COMING SOON

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COMING SOON - SUMMER 2024! Registration opens this Fall. The First Descents community will be notified via email. To join the FD community and receive updates when Programs are open for registration, sign up here! The Adirondack Mountains offer six million acres of classic rock climbs, warm swimming holes, and…

Eligibility: Participants, ages 18-45, diagnosed ages 15-39
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Moab, UT – COMING SOON

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COMING SOON - FALL 2024! Registration opens in early 2024. The First Descents community will be notified via email. To join the FD community and receive updates when Programs are open for registration, sign up here! Home to world-class desert rock climbing, the La Sal Mountains, and the Colorado River,…

Eligibility: Participants, ages 18-45, diagnosed ages 15-39
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