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First Descents

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Swipe through for a taste of sweet Rogue River life! We wrapped up seven weeks of Rogue River Core Programs last week serving 86 participants. Thank you @sundancekayak for your incredible instruction and friendship on the water!

#RogueRiver #OutLivingIt #freeadventure

August 28, 2026 at 3:50 PM

First Descents

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Our founder, Brad Ludden, sat down with Jadey to reflect on 25 years of First Descents: how outdoor adventures change lives, why it was time to bring caregivers into the fold, and what first moved him to start FD.

Read the Q&A here: https://bit.ly/3T8F667

#FirstDescents #OutLivingIt #25Years

July 17, 2026 at 4:14 PM

First Descents

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Join us Saturday, July 25 as our incredible community hosts #CommunityAdventures nationwide, celebrating 25 years of the healing power of adventure. Visit https://bit.ly/3T8srA3 for the full list of OLI Day celebrations!

#OutLivingIt #adventure #25YearsFD

July 16, 2026 at 11:03 PM

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Today, we honor Juneteenth. A celebration of freedom and a pivotal moment in our nation's history. We celebrate the resilience, achievements, and contributions of Black Americans while reflecting on the ongoing pursuit of equity and belonging for all.

#OutLivingIt #Juneteenth

June 19, 2026 at 10:00 PM

First Descents

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We’re so grateful for Otter, who joins our Core Programs as a medical volunteer AND helps bring the Northern California community together as an Alumni Ambassador!

Swipe for a quick Q&A to learn more about her! 🦦

#OutLivingIt #volunteer #CommunityAdventures

April 30, 2026 at 3:05 PM

First Descents

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It's National Volunteer Week and we 💙 our FD volunteers! Thank you for all that you do to bring the #HealingPowerofAdventure to our participants. We couldn't do it without you!

#NationalVolunteerWeek #ServeTogether #Volunteer #OutLivingIt

April 23, 2026 at 10:57 PM

First Descents

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Today is National Caregivers Day! 💙 Thank you to the caregivers who are such an essential part of our community. We see you, we appreciate you, and we’re so grateful for all that you do!

#NationalCaregiversDay #OutLivingIt #FreeProgram #CaregiverSupport

February 20, 2026 at 4:03 PM

First Descents

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We're hiring a Program Coordinator! 🏄 If you're passionate about helping us serve young adults impacted by cancer and MS in the years to come, we want to hear from you! Learn more and apply at https://bit.ly/4c14GBA.

#OutLivingIt #hiring #jobs #nonprofitjobs

February 17, 2026 at 11:18 PM

First Descents

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Since 2001, FD has been honored to support 14,000+ healing adventures, and today, on World Cancer Day, we’re sending a big virtual hug to everyone navigating a cancer journey. 💙

#cancer #ayacancer #OutLivingIt

February 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM

First Descents

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Here's your #MindfulnessMonday reminder! 🌊

#bemindful #OutLivingIt #mindfulness #breathe

January 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM

First Descents

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Curious about joining one of our FREE Core Programs in 2026 but not sure what to expect?

Come hang with us on Zoom!

🗓 Jan. 19–22
⏰ 5:30–6:00 PM MST

Sign up to get the Zoom link for your session at https://bit.ly/4psDjTG!

#OutLivingIt #healthcareworkers #caregivers #cancer #MS

January 8, 2026 at 4:37 PM

First Descents

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Because of your generosity, we raised $170,000+ to help young adults dealing with cancer and MS feel empowered through our life-changing outdoor adventures! We're heading into our 25th year ready to serve and grow our amazing community!

#OutLivingIt #ayacancer #thisisms #caregiver

January 6, 2026 at 12:00 AM

First Descents

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Cozy up with Chef Disco Panther's Roasted Butternut Squash with Quinoa, Cranberries and Caramelized Onions — a festive dish that's perfect for hosting over the holidays. Swipe for the recipe! ❄️

#OutLivingIt #holidays #OutCookingIt #dessert #nutrition #food #recipe #winter #treat

December 23, 2025 at 2:37 PM

First Descents

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We’re wishing you and yours a New Year filled with joy, and we’re so grateful for the generosity of supporters like YOU who make our mission possible!

#OutLivingIt #happyholidays #healingpowerofadventure #cancer #MS

December 19, 2025 at 4:18 PM

First Descents

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There’s still time to make a difference for this Colorado-based nonprofit on #ColoradoGivesDay! ⏰ Your gift helps young adults impacted by cancer and MS find healing, community, and confidence in the outdoors.

Donate at https://bit.ly/48xtJsv. THANK YOU!

#OutLivingIt #ColoradoGivesDay

December 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM

First Descents

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Did you know FD has called Colorado home since day one? This #ColoradoGivesDay, please help us reach our $50K goal to fuel healing adventures for young adults impacted by cancer and MS.

Donate at https://bit.ly/4oUeOyQ. Thank you for your support!

#OutLivingIt #Colorado #WaveOfGenerosity

December 9, 2025 at 4:29 PM

First Descents

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Tomorrow, we turn gratitude into action for #GivingTuesday! We’re asking you to be a link in the chain of care that carries our participants from uncertainty to confidence, from isolation to belonging, from surviving to truly #OutLivingIt.

Please donate at https://bit.ly/48xtJsv. Thank you!

December 1, 2025 at 4:31 PM

First Descents

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We're thankful for the #HealingPowerofAdventure and the generous support of our growing community. Tomorrow, we hope you enjoy a joy-filled, restorative day with your loved ones. 🦃🍂

#OutLivingIt #thankful #Thanksgiving #gratitude #givethanks #HappyThanksgiving

November 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM

First Descents

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Here’s what a few of our participants shared that they are grateful for as they reflect on their time with First Descents in 2025.

#OutLivingIt #GiveAdventure #give #givingseason #donate #donor #supportnonprofits #cancer #MS

November 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM

First Descents

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Yesterday, 17 determined runners took on the NYC Marathon in support of First Descents — racing through all five boroughs and raising over $55,000 to fuel the healing power of adventure. Thank you, Team FD! 🏃 🏙️

#OutLivingIt #NYCMarathon #NewYorkCity #marathon #TCSNYCMarathon #NYCRuns