Adventure & Support: First Descents for Young Adults with Cancer

More adolescents and young adults (ages 18–39) are being diagnosed with cancer, and having to navigate challenges that look very different depending on where they are in life.

This episode coincides with the Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week, and we’re joined by Angelina Mangiardi Coulter, Senior Program and Partnerships Manager at First Descents, an organization helping young adults impacted by cancer reconnect with themselves and others through adventure in nature.

We explore their three core pillars: life-changing, week-long destination programs; local community adventures that bring people together in nature; and Lifestyle Pathways, a suite of accessible online resources.

First Descents creates space for young adults to process, connect, and heal, while building meaningful relationships with others who truly understand the experience.

Resources:

Website: www.firstdescents.org

First Descents Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@firstdescents1

Community Adventures: https://firstdescents.org/community-adventures/

Submit an Inquiry: https://firstdescents.org/programs/programs-application/

Browse Available Programs: https://firstdescents.org/programs/