I’m writing you on behalf of First Descents, an amazing organization that provides whitewater kayaking and outdoor adventures for young adults with cancer. My sister Meghan attended a First Descents (FD) camp on the Cal. Salmon while fighting Breast Cancer and had a blast with the participants, staff and volunteers. In honor of her experience I would like to raise enough money to sponsor 3 or more participants for one week.

Due to the overwhelming response I have had, I am very excited to increase my personal goal to raise $4,000 in Meghan’s honor while participating in the Silverman Triathlon in Las Vegas on November 8th.

Here is what my awesome sister Meghan had to say about her experience with First Descents.

"When I learned I had cancer, I felt completely out of control. I felt my body was not my own. Doctors knew more about my body than I did. Doctors would inject me with poison. I felt out of control. And then? My brother and friend convinced me to go to a First Descents Camp. One of the most incredible feelings of my life was finally learning how to roll the kayak (from upside down in the water to right-side up above water). I had been underwater, unable to breathe or see, about to freak out...then I collected my thoughts, moved my body and my paddle in the precise right way, and BOOM. I was up. I could breathe. I could see. I had done it. I was safe and heading down the river. I was back in control of MY body. My FD experience was absolutely incredible. I can't imagine healing so intensely any other way.”

That’s right, my sister nailed a combat roll!

Any and all help meeting my goal is greatly appreciated! It will mean a great deal to me and to the young adult survivors who are able to participate for free. As First Descents is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, your donation is 100% tax-deductible. Feel free to contribute online or send a check payable to First Descents: Patrick Kearney’s Fundraising, c/o First Descents, PO Box 2193, Vail, CO 81658. Thanks so much for those who have contributed so far. And Please pass this website on to anyone who may be willing to help!

If you have any questions or would like further information about FD please visit their website at www.firstdescents.com

To read more of Meghan’s journey with cancer please visit her blog: http://www.getoutofmyboob.blogspot.com/