First Descents
@firstdescents.bsky.social
First Descents provides life-changing outdoor adventures for young adults impacted by cancer and other serious health conditions.
https://firstdescents.org/
https://firstdescents.org/
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
#OutLivingIt #NYCMarathon #NewYorkCity #marathon #TCSNYCMarathon #NYCRuns
November 3, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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
#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
#HealingAdventure #NonprofitLeadership #OutLivingIt #MissionDriven https://t.co/vAEZIfKqeP
October 16, 2025 at 9:54 PM
🚀 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
#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
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
September 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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
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
#Mindfulness #MindfulnessMonday #OutLivingIt #meditation
September 15, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Happy #MindfulnessMonday! Here’s your reminder to slow down and take a moment to practice the pause.
#Mindfulness #MindfulnessMonday #OutLivingIt #meditation
#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
#OutLivingIt #Leadville #LeadvilleRun #LT100RUN #RaceAcrossTheSky #EnduranceRunning #HighAltitudeRunning #TrailRunning #UltraMarathon
August 20, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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
#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
#MindfulnessMonday #OutLivingIt #breathe #adventure #outdoors #healingjourney #mindfulness #meditation
June 16, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Happy Monday! Here's a gentle reminder of your courage as we kick off the week.
#MindfulnessMonday #OutLivingIt #breathe #adventure #outdoors #healingjourney #mindfulness #meditation
#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
#caregivers #OutLivingIt #cancer #ms #adventure #outdoorprograms #testimonial
June 6, 2025 at 2:36 PM
We 💙 hearing about the impact of our caregiver Core Programs.
#caregivers #OutLivingIt #cancer #ms #adventure #outdoorprograms #testimonial
#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.
For more information, please read the statement at bit.ly/4klQaVO.
May 15, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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.
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
#MindfulnessMonday #OutLivingIt #breathe #adventure #outdoors #healingjourney #mindfulness #meditation
April 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Sometimes the best plan is no plan at all. 💙
#MindfulnessMonday #OutLivingIt #breathe #adventure #outdoors #healingjourney #mindfulness #meditation
#MindfulnessMonday #OutLivingIt #breathe #adventure #outdoors #healingjourney #mindfulness #meditation
Take a moment to take a deep breath and clear your mind. 💫
#mindfulnessmonday #mindful #meditation #breathing #mindful #OutLivingIt
#mindfulnessmonday #mindful #meditation #breathing #mindful #OutLivingIt
March 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Take a moment to take a deep breath and clear your mind. 💫
#mindfulnessmonday #mindful #meditation #breathing #mindful #OutLivingIt
#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
#Caregivers #NationalCaregiversDay #Cancer #MS #MultipleSclerosis #OutLivingIt #FreeProgram
February 21, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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
#Caregivers #NationalCaregiversDay #Cancer #MS #MultipleSclerosis #OutLivingIt #FreeProgram
Take a moment today to practice #mindfulness with a deep breath. 🏔️❄️
#mindfulnessmonday #breathe #bemindful #mountains #winter #colorado
#mindfulnessmonday #breathe #bemindful #mountains #winter #colorado
February 17, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Take a moment today to practice #mindfulness with a deep breath. 🏔️❄️
#mindfulnessmonday #breathe #bemindful #mountains #winter #colorado
#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/
February 3, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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
#testimonial #cancer #ms #community #support #OutLivingIt
January 31, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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
#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
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
January 27, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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
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
#cancer #MS #multiplesclerosis #healingpowerofadventure #AYA #freeadventure #kayaking #rockclimbing #surfing
January 17, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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
#cancer #MS #multiplesclerosis #healingpowerofadventure #AYA #freeadventure #kayaking #rockclimbing #surfing
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
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
January 15, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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
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
#OutCookingIt #recipe #nutrition #OutLivingIt #food #cookies #healthyrecipes
January 14, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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
#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
#MindfulnessMonday #mindful #breathe #mindfulness #OutLivingIt #breathwork
January 13, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Take a second to pause, take a deep breath and reconnect with the present moment. 🌊 💙
#MindfulnessMonday #mindful #breathe #mindfulness #OutLivingIt #breathwork
#MindfulnessMonday #mindful #breathe #mindfulness #OutLivingIt #breathwork
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
#cancer #ms #OutLivingIt #leader
January 3, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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
#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
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
December 13, 2024 at 4:20 PM
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
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
There's still time to share the healing power of adventure at bit.ly/3V7wIlE!
#thankyou #outlivingit #givingseason #cancer #MS
December 4, 2024 at 5:27 PM
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
There's still time to share the healing power of adventure at bit.ly/3V7wIlE!
#thankyou #outlivingit #givingseason #cancer #MS
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
Visit bit.ly/4g2JcCY to read the full article!
#OutLivingIt #magazine #kayaking #denver
November 26, 2024 at 4:48 PM
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
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!
Donate now at bit.ly/3V7wIlE and help us reach our goal of $125k!
November 25, 2024 at 4:57 PM
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!
Donate now at bit.ly/3V7wIlE and help us reach our goal of $125k!