My Nonprofit Reviews
Amber
Review for First Descents, Denver, CO, USA
Cancer took away my self confidence. First Descents gave it back. They don't tell you to take it easy or baby you the way everyone else around you has. They want you to jump in and take control of yourself again. I'm tearing up just writing about it because the volunteers, staff, and other campers bring such joy out in each other that it's really hard to describe the feelings that you have while your at camp and when you get home. First Descents for me is was a life saver!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Myself and other campers.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Keep doing exactly what they are doing now.
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
Meeting other young adults with cancer, learning to rock climb, and white water kayak.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, funny, caring, and humbled by their experience at camp.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Hold camps year round to help the growing number of young survivors get back some of what cancer took away from them.
Ways to make it better...
I don't know how it could have been any better. The people were awesome and the food was great!
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
Money. Its a tough economy and getting funding for non-profits is hard work.
One thing I'd also say is that...
I tell everyone about First Descents. It has changed my life. I do not believe that I would be doing all the outdoor activities and kayaking on my own without the encouragement and strength I received from camp. I love you FD!
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
