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Colorado |
First Descents
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First
Descents is a free, week long whitewater kayaking or mountaineering and
rock climbing adventure for young adults with cancer. These adventures
are based out of Montana, Colorado, Idaho, Wyoming and California, and
are offered from June through September. First Descents campers range in
age from 18-39 years of age and hail from across the United States. To
ensure individualized attention and care, each camp is limited to 15
participants. (970-845-8400) www.FirstDescents.org |
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California |
Okizu
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The Teens
n' Twenties (TNT) program is our most recent addition. Several times
each year, weekend recreation and support programs are provided for
18-25 year old patients and siblings. These weekends provide the
teenagers and young adults with an ongoing opportunity to strengthen
their friendships and give and receive support from their peers.
(415)-382-9083 |
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Delaware |
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Crossing the Finish Line |
For
More information please see Pennsylvania
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Massachusetts |
Next Step
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Next Step
provides life-changing retreats and workshops in Tennessee, Texas,
Connecticut and Massachusetts. Their programs have helped thousands of
teens and young adults to find hope, and look beyond the effects of
their blood or cancer diseases. Anyone is welcome to apply for any of
the retreats; however the participant is responsible for transportation
to and from the retreat locations. Contact them for more information or
to apply for a retreat. (617) 864-2921 |
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Montana |
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Camp Mak-A-Dream |
Operated
by Children's Oncology Camp Foundation and is a medically supervised,
cost-free camp for young adults (ages 18-30) in the winter and summer as
well as a Conference for young adult cancer survivors in their 20s and
30s who are 1+ year(s) out of treatment. Heads Up Conference is for
young adult survivors of pediatric brain tumors, ages 18-25. This is a
pilot program for 2008, contact them for more details. They also offer a
women's and ovarian cancer retreat in the fall, as well as camps for
kids and siblings throughout the year. (406-549-5987) |
Eagle Mount "Big Sky Kids"
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2009 Young
Adult Retreat July 29-August 6. Located in Bozeman Montana, Eagle Mount
provides therapeutic recreation for people of all ages with disabilities
and children with cancer. 406-586-1781 |
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New Jersey |
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Crossing the Finish Line |
For
More information please see Pennsylvania |
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North Carolina |
Wind River
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Even when
you are in perfect health modern life can be stressful... but dealing
with a diagnosis of cancer can be especially stressful. At Wind River we
provide a place for people dealing with cancer to relax, have fun and
meet others who are also dealing with these same unique emotional and
spiritual challenges. We are totally non-denominational and focus only
on helping others achieve better balance of Mind, Body and Spirit. (828)
863-2343 |
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Pennsylvania |
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Crossing the Finish Line |
Crossing
the Finish Line helps adult cancer patients, their caregivers and their
families cope with the unyielding physical and emotional demand of
cancer by providing a one week, expense paid respite excursion in a
peaceful, secure environment. We aim to strengthen the hearts, minds and
souls of these courageous individuals as they battle the psychological,
emotional, economic and spiritual trauma that accompanies an unexpected
diagnosis. Crossing the Finish Line provides excursions to adults ages
24 to 50 years old that are battling cancer. Crossing The Finish Line
offers these retreats to patients residing only in Pennsylvania, New
Jersey, and Delaware at this time. Patients must be nominated by their
medical staff. (267-708-0510) |
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Virginia |
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Special Love |
Young
Adults with Cancer (YAC) Weekend offers recreation and relaxation to 18
to 25 year olds with cancer. Whether a long-tem survivor or a patient
currently on treatment, a "YACer" can enjoy the excitement of skiing and
whitewater rafting or simply the comfort and assurance of meeting and
sharing with another young adult who knows and understands the trials
and triumphs of the cancer experience. You can call us at 888-930-2707
or visit
www.SpecialLove.org |
