First Descents provides life-changing outdoor adventures for young adults impacted by cancer and other serious health conditions.
Denver, CO
Joined March 2009
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On March 10th, join Kyle Holen, @Kris_Carr, and @bradludden at the Next Stage as they discuss changing the future of #cancer care through individualized and holistic approaches - schedule.sxsw.com/2024/event…
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If you're newly diagnosed, or even in the first 5-10 years of life with MS, you may feel like there's a lot of uncharted territory to navigate.
Our next TAKE CHARGE Program can help you take on the journey & meet some great new friends, too. Learn more! ow.ly/bT9X50HZaLK
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Keeping #cancerequity front and center! So important to consider #intersectionality- how being part of more than one excluded community may impact #access and #outcomes! @MvtcpP @mvalliance @LGBTQ_Health @LGBTCancer @LatContraCancer #equity4life
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TODAY is the day! Join us TONIGHT @ 8 pm – 9 pm EST w/ @Bench2community, @BlackinCancer & @blackbodyhealth as we discuss environmental & social determinants of health. #TLCtransform #BlackFamCan #CenterForBlackHealth #bench2community #Blackincancer #healthequity
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You can help make progress for people with MS. Join us today for the National MS Society’s 2021 Public Policy Conference to learn how you can advocate for change on important policy issues affecting the MS community. ntlms.org/PPC2021
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"I’ve always had a voice, always been confident. When I was diagnosed with cancer, I was silenced. I lost my voice," says #cervivor @tamikafelder
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Join us on Tuesday, March 9 at 2 pm ET for a COVID Vaccine Q&A with Dr. Steven Pergam to address your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine and what you need to know as a cancer patient or survivor.
Register now: stpdcn.cr/WebinarMar9
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This week! Don't miss 5Point Film Festival. 5 Nights. 55+ Films. Special guests. Inspiration and stoke to last you for weeks.
Livestreaming October 14-18.
5pointfilm.eventive.org/welc…
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Discrimination in health care directly harms LGBTQ people.
New @LGBTProgress data show that 15% of LGBTQ Americans and nearly 30% of transgender Americans avoided needed medical care due to fears of discrimination in the past year. ampr.gs/2SyDeRr
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If you’re interested in connecting with other YAs through a week of interactive survivorship crash courses, check out @ElephantsTea and @LacunaLoft GabFest throughout the week of December 7th. To learn more and to register, go here: bit.ly/339EzUS #AYAcancer
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Cancervention is highlighting our movement activity leaders! @FirstDescents is partnering with Lov Yoga for their closing session for a movement activity to get you refreshed after a day of sitting at the computer!
Register for Cancervention yacancerconnection.org/cance…
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Young adults impacted by cancer & other serious illnesses are #OutLivingIt thanks to @FirstDescents!
Donate your #cashback to this incredible #nonprofit helping survivors reclaim their lives after a diagnosis thru life-changing adventures.
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The 10th Annual Man of the Cliff presented by @bonfirebrewing is just TWO WEEKS AWAY! Visit manofthecliff.com for more info and competitor registration! #lumberjack #livemusic #outlivingit… instagram.com/p/BoUIyolHfXE/…
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We had an absolute blast with the @FirstDescents crew in beautiful Big Sur! Triptographer @mikaelahamilton photographed the trip and wrote a wonderful recap up on our blog. If you're… instagram.com/p/BmL1NAFHIn3/… – at California, USA
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Pretty pumped to be starting another week of work with @FirstDescents out here in Hood River. The wind and water may be cold but the participants are ready to take on the challenge and… instagram.com/p/BkvnWOsguyi/…
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S/o to @FirstDescents for my Prescribe Adventure Kit! 🙌🏼🤗 #outlivingit #prescribeadventure #yacancer #support #peoplehelpingpeople #weareyacs #weareone #cancer instagram.com/p/BkdDTQRA_Yg/…
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Need a pick-me-up from the long holiday weekend? Energize with Teatulia Tea's Energy Line benefitting First Descents! $1 from every purchase made at the link below goes to providing life-changing outdoor adventures for young adults impacted by... firstdescents.org/product/fi…
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Young adults with MS will soon be adventuring with @FirstDescents ow.ly/fLMN30k7VOb
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FluidStance is NEAT Certified (NEAT stands for Non Exercise Activity thermogenesis, developed by @MayoClinic) and increases energy expenditure by 19% compared to sitting. Read more about the science behind FluidStance: fluidstance.com/pages/scienc…
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Still looking to ride the #LT100 MTB this August? @FirstDescents, a non-profit that provides FREE outdoor adventures nationwide for young adults impacted by cancer, still has a few charity spots available! An opportunity to do good and #RaceAcrossTheSky!!
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