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

⏰ We're closing 2025 with gratitude & opening 2026 with hope! Donate before midnight tonight to help fund transformative experiences for young adults impacted by cancer and MS in the New Year! Visit https://bit.ly/48xtJsv to donate. Thank you for your generosity! #cancer #MS #adventure #newyear

There are just two days left to give to our year-end campaign to raise $50,000 to provide life-changing adventures to young adults in need of hope and healing. Give the Gift of Adventure at https://bit.ly/48xtJsv today! #nonprofit #GiveBack #adventure #cancer #MS

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

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

Thank you to everyone who supported us on #ColoradoGivesDay! Thanks to your generosity, we’ve raised over $13,500 toward our $50K goal to support healing outdoor adventures for young adults impacted by cancer and MS. Your donations make our mission possible! 💙

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

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

When it comes to the First Descents community, your generosity doesn’t end with funding one healing adventure — it echoes through friendships, families, and futures. Clip in. Keep our support system strong on this #GivingTuesday, by Giving the Gift of Adventure at https://bit.ly/48xtJsv. THANK YOU!

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!

In honor of Native American Heritage Day, we want to express our gratitude for the leadership and resilience of indigenous peoples in protecting the lands we love. On every FD program, we acknowledge the lands we are recreating on and reflect on the privilege we have to adventure in these places.

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

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

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

🚀 We’re hiring our next CEO! 🌟 Do you know a visionary, mission-driven leader ready to take First Descents into the future? Apply or share at https://t.co/ndiDxCHPmj. #HealingAdventure #NonprofitLeadership #OutLivingIt #MissionDriven https://t.co/vAEZIfKqeP

We 💙 building community! Ready to inquire about a 2026 Core Program and start the process toward a FREE healing adventure? Head to bit.ly/4gj4Nrh! #testimonial #OutLivingIt #cancer #ms #AYAcancer #testimonial #free #program #cancersupport #healthroughadventure

Happy #MindfulnessMonday! Here’s your reminder to slow down and take a moment to practice the pause. #Mindfulness #MindfulnessMonday #OutLivingIt #meditation

We cheered on our incredible team of 19 runners at the legendary Leadville Trail 100 Run this past weekend! #OutLivingIt #Leadville #LeadvilleRun #LT100RUN #RaceAcrossTheSky #EnduranceRunning #HighAltitudeRunning #TrailRunning #UltraMarathon

Happy Monday! Here's a gentle reminder of your courage as we kick off the week. #MindfulnessMonday #OutLivingIt #breathe #adventure #outdoors #healingjourney #mindfulness #meditation

We 💙 hearing about the impact of our caregiver Core Programs. #caregivers #OutLivingIt #cancer #ms #adventure #outdoorprograms #testimonial

With profound heartbreak, we share that our beloved CEO and friend Ryan O’Donoghue took his own life on May 9, 2025, after battling a long and serious mental health illness. For more information, please read the statement at bit.ly/4klQaVO.

Sometimes the best plan is no plan at all. 💙 #MindfulnessMonday #OutLivingIt #breathe #adventure #outdoors #healingjourney #mindfulness #meditation

Missed our LIVE Mindful Moment last week? No worries! Catch up with Sprinkles, founder of @lov_yoga_, as she guides us through a calming belly breathing session. Watch the recording at youtu.be/k_rmkZlgKyM! #MindfulMoment #BellyBreathing #StressRelief #MindfulnessMonday #mindfulness #OutLivingIt

Take a moment to take a deep breath and clear your mind. 💫 #mindfulnessmonday #mindful #meditation #breathing #mindful #OutLivingIt

Today is National Caregivers Day! A big thank you to all the dedicated and selfless caregivers in our community. 💙 We encourage you to take a moment for yourselves today—you deserve it! #Caregivers #NationalCaregiversDay #Cancer #MS #MultipleSclerosis #OutLivingIt #FreeProgram

Take a moment today to practice #mindfulness with a deep breath. 🏔️❄️ #mindfulnessmonday #breathe #bemindful #mountains #winter #colorado

We're SO EXCITED to offer 36 FREE weeklong adventures for you to choose from, starting RIGHT NOW! Pick your program: firstdescents.org/programs/

Interested in creating your own #CommunityAdventure? You decide What, Where and When, and we’ll take care of the Who by handling all of the promotion to help make it happen. Head to bit.ly/4fVICqq to learn more! #testimonial #cancer #ms #community #support #OutLivingIt

It's almost time! We're just ONE WEEK away from 2025 Core Program registration. Not in the system yet? Get started by filling out the inquiry form at bit.ly/4ho9SPU so you're ready to go next Monday! #cancer #MS #healingpowerofadventure #AYAcancer #freeadventure

The countdown is ON! Follow these steps to get ready for program registration on Feb. 3 so you can join a FREE life-changing weeklong program and start #OutLivingIt as soon as possible. #cancer #MS #multiplesclerosis #healingpowerofadventure #AYA #freeadventure #kayaking #rockclimbing #surfing

"It has just been so crazy rewarding to get people out on these adventures and see what it brings to their lives so quickly, and then to know that I had helped facilitate that," says "Recliner," an FD alum who is now one of our first Alumni Ambassadors. #outlivingit #communityadventures #MS

ATTN: FD ALUMNI! Are you passionate about our mission? If so, we invite you to join our NEW Alumni Ambassador program, where you'll be point person for the FD family in your area, with our support! Visit bit.ly/4fVICqq to learn more. #CommunityAdventure #cancer #MS

Dreaming of summertime? Chef Veggetti's delicious Honey Tahini Cookie Sandwiches are the perfect treat! Savor them as an ice cream sandwich or enjoy the cookies on their own for a cozy winter snack. Swipe for the recipe! #OutCookingIt #recipe #nutrition #OutLivingIt #food #cookies #healthyrecipes

Take a second to pause, take a deep breath and reconnect with the present moment. 🌊 💙 #MindfulnessMonday #mindful #breathe #mindfulness #OutLivingIt #breathwork

🚨 REGISTRATION OPENS IN 1 MONTH! 🚨 Get ready to register for a FREE program on Feb. 3 at 11 a.m. MST/1 p.m. EST. Inquire at bit.ly/4gj4Nrh. Already inquired? Mark your calendars for Feb. 3 to sign in to your portal and register! #cancer #MS #AYA

Are you passionate about bringing people together and spreading the healing power of adventure? Stay tuned for an exciting announcement in the #NewYear about how YOU can help make a difference through #CommunityAdventures. #cancer #ms #OutLivingIt #leader

We love hearing about the connections our participants make on our Core Programs. ✨💙 Interested in joining a 2025 Core Program? Registration opens in February. Inquire at bit.ly/4gj4Nrh to stay up to date on important registration info. #OutLivingIt #cancer #MS

Thank you! This #GivingTuesday we raised more than $4,300 toward our goal to fund adventures for young adults impacted by cancer and MS. There's still time to share the healing power of adventure at bit.ly/3V7wIlE! #thankyou #outlivingit #givingseason #cancer #MS

It's #GivingTuesday. Give the gift of adventure at bit.ly/3V7wIlE We are so grateful for your donation! #adventure #cancer #MS #OutLivingIt #healingpowerofadventure #donate #coloradononprofit #nonprofit

Visit nbcnews.to/4ijUd4T to read the NBC news article about the link between cancer and mental illness, featuring interviews with FD alum Beatrix and FD Lead Staff member Dino. #cancer #outlivingit #depression #mentalhealth #mentalillness

Our founder, Brad Ludden, was featured in VogageDenver magazine! Brad shares his inspiring story about the challenges, milestones and visions that have shaped where FD is today. Visit bit.ly/4g2JcCY to read the full article! #OutLivingIt #magazine #kayaking #denver

Give the gift of adventure this holiday season to empower others to experience the #HealingPowerofAdventure. Donate now at bit.ly/3V7wIlE and help us reach our goal of $125k!