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First Descents @firstdescents.bsky.social · 5d

🚀 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

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First Descents @firstdescents.bsky.social · 26d

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

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First Descents @firstdescents.bsky.social · Sep 15

Happy #MindfulnessMonday! Here’s your reminder to slow down and take a moment to practice the pause.

#Mindfulness #MindfulnessMonday #OutLivingIt #meditation

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First Descents @firstdescents.bsky.social · Aug 20

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

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First Descents @firstdescents.bsky.social · Jun 16

Happy Monday! Here's a gentle reminder of your courage as we kick off the week.

#MindfulnessMonday #OutLivingIt #breathe #adventure #outdoors #healingjourney #mindfulness #meditation

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First Descents @firstdescents.bsky.social · Jun 6

We 💙 hearing about the impact of our caregiver Core Programs.

#caregivers #OutLivingIt #cancer #ms #adventure #outdoorprograms #testimonial

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First Descents @firstdescents.bsky.social · May 15

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.

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First Descents @firstdescents.bsky.social · Apr 21

Sometimes the best plan is no plan at all. 💙

#MindfulnessMonday #OutLivingIt #breathe #adventure #outdoors #healingjourney #mindfulness #meditation

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First Descents @firstdescents.bsky.social · Apr 14

Missed our LIVE Mindful Moment last week? No worries! Catch up with Sprinkles, founder of @lov_yoga_, as she guides us through a calming belly breathing session. Watch the recording at youtu.be/k_rmkZlgKyM!

#MindfulMoment #BellyBreathing #StressRelief #MindfulnessMonday #mindfulness #OutLivingIt

Mindfulness Monday | Belly Breathing

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First Descents @firstdescents.bsky.social · Mar 24

Take a moment to take a deep breath and clear your mind. 💫

#mindfulnessmonday #mindful #meditation #breathing #mindful #OutLivingIt

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First Descents @firstdescents.bsky.social · Feb 21

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

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First Descents @firstdescents.bsky.social · Feb 17

Take a moment today to practice #mindfulness with a deep breath. 🏔️❄️

#mindfulnessmonday #breathe #bemindful #mountains #winter #colorado

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First Descents @firstdescents.bsky.social · Feb 3

We're SO EXCITED to offer 36 FREE weeklong adventures for you to choose from, starting RIGHT NOW! Pick your program: firstdescents.org/programs/

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First Descents @firstdescents.bsky.social · Jan 31

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

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First Descents @firstdescents.bsky.social · Jan 27

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

First Descents @firstdescents.bsky.social · Jan 17

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

First Descents @firstdescents.bsky.social · Jan 17

"It has just been so crazy rewarding to get people out on these adventures and see what it brings to their lives so quickly, and then to know that I had helped facilitate that," says "Recliner," an FD alum who is now one of our first Alumni Ambassadors.

#outlivingit #communityadventures #MS

Social Isolation and MS: Got Community? - First Descents

The link between mental health issues, social isolation and MS is one that Adam “Recliner” Stein says he understands firsthand.

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First Descents @firstdescents.bsky.social · Jan 15

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

First Descents @firstdescents.bsky.social · Jan 14

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

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First Descents @firstdescents.bsky.social · Jan 13

Take a second to pause, take a deep breath and reconnect with the present moment. 🌊 💙

#MindfulnessMonday #mindful #breathe #mindfulness #OutLivingIt #breathwork

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First Descents @firstdescents.bsky.social · Jan 6

🚨 REGISTRATION OPENS IN 1 MONTH! 🚨 Get ready to register for a FREE program on Feb. 3 at 11 a.m. MST/1 p.m. EST.

Inquire at bit.ly/4gj4Nrh. Already inquired? Mark your calendars for Feb. 3 to sign in to your portal and register! #cancer #MS #AYA

Start Out Living It Today - First Descents

We’ll meet you where you’re at. We’ll teach you everything you need to know. Our goal is to get you on a free program that works for you.

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First Descents @firstdescents.bsky.social · Jan 3

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

First Descents @firstdescents.bsky.social · Dec 13

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

First Descents @firstdescents.bsky.social · Dec 4

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

First Descents @firstdescents.bsky.social · Dec 3

It's #GivingTuesday. Give the gift of adventure at bit.ly/3V7wIlE

We are so grateful for your donation!

#adventure #cancer #MS #OutLivingIt #healingpowerofadventure #donate #coloradononprofit #nonprofit

Give Adventure - End of Year 2024

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