My Nonprofit Reviews
Rachel Bowyer
Review for River Discovery Inc, Boise, ID, USA
Last year was my third year at River Discovery and each successive year brings me more happiness and hope through friendship and adventure. There are many great aspects of River Discovery, but its best attribute is that it treats everyone on the trip as a healthy adventurer able to take on challenges they are faced with despite their current medical condition. When I am on the River I forget about my struggles with cancer and the weaknesses I harbor; instead I am absorbed with the beauty of the river and the genuineness of the staff. One of the main reasons why River Discovery is so successful is that it is a metaphor for life. To me the river symbolizes the flow of time, the rapids represent adversity and challenge, and the flat water sections embody the stagnation of life energy. But despite the challenge of the rapids or the slowness of the flat water, we steadily journey down the river with hope and eager anticipation. River Discovery tempers its participants for real life experiences and teaches them the value of facing challenges that you know are inevitable, all while having a great time in a safe environment. River Discovery is successful on many levels of self development and gives the inspiration of strength to its participants. It's impossible to participate in River Discovery without transforming into a better version of yourself and discovering new strength inside you.
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
Review for River Discovery Inc, Boise, ID, USA
River Discovery was the best! I met some really amazing people! And best of all I got to raft on the MIddle Fork of the Salmon River. Something I never could have imagined doing after having cancer. During which time it was a very real possibility that I could have my leg amputated. Although I kept my leg thanks to the amazing doctors and other medical staff at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center I spent a year on crutches. That year was particularly depressing for me. At least when I was in the hospital I was one of the more mobil patients, but at school I was always being left behind and stared at. Getting to go on an amazing week long trek into the wild beauty of the Salmon really put me back on track with my life. I really can't wait until next years trip.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
The happy faces of my peers.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Have more funding for more trips aviliable for all those people living with/who had cancer.
