Young-adult support
First Descents
Verified activeLast checked 2026-07-13
Provides free outdoor adventure programs — kayaking, climbing, surfing — for young adults impacted by cancer and other serious health conditions.
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- Who it serves
- Young adults (about 18–39) impacted by cancer.
- Audience
- Young adults · Survivors
- Cancer types
- All cancer types
- Helpful when
- Newly diagnosed · During treatment · Survivorship
- Format
- In person
- Where
- National · United States
- Cost
- Free
- Eligibility
- Programs are for young adults (typically 18–39) impacted by cancer or other serious illness.
- Languages
- English
- Affiliation
- Affiliation confirmed: First Descents
How this listing was checked
Automated link check plus manual review of the organization's public pages confirming the program is currently offered (2026-07-13).
Next scheduled review: 2027-01-09.
Listing updates
- 2026-07-12 — Added to the directory from the organization's public website.
Details like eligibility, funding, and availability change — always confirm with the organization. Directory methodology
Sources: firstdescents.org
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