Adventures

On Belay
For children 8-18 who have a parent or sibling affected by cancer, On Belay, based in Newmarket, New Hampshire offers adventure based programs that build community and encourage participants to uncover their inner resilience. Participants have a chance to connect with other children facing similar challenges, while learning to support others, ask for help, and develop confidence.

First Descents
First Descents provides life-changing outdoor adventures for young adults (ages 18-39) impacted by cancer.  Programs ensure individualized care, medical attention and intimate experiences with fellow survivors. First Descents programs are offered free of cost to participants.

Ironstone Farm
For the past six years, Ironstone Farm has offered free retreats to cancer survivors. Run by professional facilitators, the equine-assisted therapy programs use the powerful relationship between people and horses to build a renewed sense of self, increase confidence and overcome fears and insecurities. Retreats for cancer survivors are free to participants. No horse experience is necessary.

Sail Beyond Cancer
Sail Beyond Cancer offers sailing excursions are for anyone who is being challenged by cancer. They provide free 3-hour sailing excursions 5 days a week, two times a day on their donated 38’ Frers sailboat “HIGH TEA”. The North Shore chapter based in Salem, MA serves those who are being challenged by cancer anywhere in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, and New Hampshire.

Three Hearts Farm (3 HHH) 
Healing Hearts with Horses. Based in West Newbury, Massachusetts, 3-HHH offers free equine retreats to people with a cancer diagnosis. 3HHH creates an environment in which mindful exploration of the extraordinary bonds between animals and humans results in the benefits of mutual healing through care, partnership, and love.  For more information, contact Jen Wright at 978-463-7446.

To Show We Care
Encouraging People one event at a time! “To Show We Care” hosts entertainment events and programs at the North Shore Music Theater for people affected by life-threatening illnesses such as cancer and ALS.