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About First Descents

First Descents (FD) provides life-changing outdoor adventures for young adults impacted by cancer and other serious health conditions. Since 2001, FD has served more than 10,150 participants at over 1,100 programs nationwide to provide ongoing psychosocial supportive care. Beginning in 2020, FD expanded programming to healthcare workers on the frontlines of COVID-19. Recognized for its commitment to operational excellence, First Descents is a proud nonprofit partner of 1% for the Planet and was honored as a CNN Hero in 2016.

621 Kalamath StreetDenver, CO 80204

Causes

Cancers, Multiple sclerosis, Oncology, Mental health care, Community recreation

Established

2002

Verified on GoFundMe

2025

Tax ID

81-0539964

NTEE code

Health Support Services

First Descents is a 501(c)(3) public charity, EIN 81-0539964. Donations are tax-deductible. Select content is provided by GuideStar.

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