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Santa Cruz, CA – Oncology

September 21, 2025 - October 17, 2025

Registration is open! Please fill out an inquiry if you are new to First Descents or log in to your FD Portal to sign up for a program! Ride the world-famous waves of Santa Cruz, California, on this weeklong surfing adventure with your First Descents community! With a coastline that is also part marine sanctuary,…

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