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This holiday season, our goal is to raise $125,000 to help fund transformative adventures for more than 2,000 young adults impacted by cancer and MS through core programs and community adventures in the year ahead.

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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).

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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

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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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Caregivers, Multiple Sclerosis, Oncology

Outer Banks, NC — COMING SOON

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COMING SOON — SUMMER 2025! Registration opens February 2025 to surf the Outer Banks. 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…

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

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Oncology

Smoky Mountains, NC — COMING SOON

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COMING SOON — SUMMER 2025! Registration opens February 2025. 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! Kayak the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina! Nestled in the heart of the Great Smoky…

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

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Healthcare Workers, Oncology

Adirondacks, NY — COMING SOON

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COMING SOON — SUMMER 2025! Registration opens February 2025. 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! Rock climb the Adirondacks! These gorgeous mountains offer six million acres of classic rock climbs,…

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

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