First Descents (FD) provides life-changing outdoor adventures for young adults impacted by cancer and other serious health conditions. Since 2001, FD has provided more than 14,000 adventure experiences at over 1,100 programs nationwide to provide ongoing psychosocial supportive care. 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.