Just extremely motivated
Team FD Athlete Profile This month our Team FD athlete profile features Jemma Bas-Ramos Cabral. Not only is Jemma (aka Mojito) a Team FD athlete, but she is also a First Descents alum. Jemma’s Team FD page tells her story best… Nine years ago the big “C” word entered my world… Cancer came out of nowhere [...]
Since becoming a two time cancer survivor seven years ago, I have challenged myself in various sports to support a charity and raise awareness. I’ve been a two time participant in the Hustle Up the Hancock 52 Floor Half Climb Race to benefit the American Lung Association. I have climbed up 30 floors for the [...]
Short video created by Raz for me during my time at the First Descents Montana Camp July 18-24, 2010. The last day of camp marked my 8 year anniversary of when I was first diagnosed with cancer. Time sure flies by, but life is not about the amount of time you spend on earth. It about [...]
The one week with that changed my life FOREVER was documented and captured on video! Thanks Raz!! You’re the best! FD Montana Camp July 18-24, 2010 Video For more information on First Descents please visit: www.firstdescents.org
First Descents is a Colorado based nonprofit organization that provides free week long camps in whitewater kayaking and other outdoor adventure experiences to provide various forms of healing to young adult cancer survivors. Brad Ludden, professional kayaker and founder of First Descents had envisioned his organization after teaching his aunt who was diagnosed with [...]