C O R P O R AT E PA R T N E RS H I P S

F I RST D E S C E N TS P ROV I D E S L I F E - C H A N G I N G O U T D O O R A DV E N T U R E S F O R YO U N G A D U LTS I M PACT E D BY CA N C E R. First Descents (FD) is the leader in

adventure-based healing. Through outdoor adventure, community

building, and skills development, FD improves long-term

survivorship and quality of life for young adults impacted by cancer.

AC K N OW L E D G E M E N TS

HIPAACOMPLIANT

W H Y YO U N G A D U LTSCANCER IS THE LEADING DISEASE-RELATED CAUSE

OF DEATH IN YOUNG ADULTS. WITH ROUGHLY

70,000 NEW DIAGNOSES ANNUALLY, YOUNG ADULTS

REPRESENT THE FASTEST-GROWING AND MOST

UNDERSERVED CANCER DEMOGRAPHIC.

YOUNG ADULTS COPING WITH CANCER FACE

IMPORTANT HEALTH LIMITATIONS THAT RESEARCH

SHOWS RESULT IN HEIGHTENED LEVELS OF

PSYCHOSOCIAL DISTRESS, INCLUDING DEPRESSION,

ANXIETY, AND ALIENATION.

70,000 young adults are diagnosed annually

Poor improvement in five-year survival rates

Minimal peer support

Unique psychosocial challenges

Lack of participation in clinical trials

Disrupts normative milestones of adulthood

FIRST DESCENTS’ LOCAL ADVENTURE COMMUNITIES PROVIDE UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES

TO PARTNER REGIONALLY AND SUPPORT CANCER SURVIVORS, MEDICAL CENTERS, AND

COMMUNITIES IN THE PLACES WHERE YOUR EMPLOYEES WORK AND LIVE.

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S E A T T L EP O R T L A N DS A N F R A N C I S C OL O S A N G E L E SS A N D I E G OS A L T L A K E C I T YD E N V E R

N AT I O N A L R E AC H , L O CA L I M PACT

C H A R L O T T E

W H Y I T WO R KSExternally led impact studies demonstrate First Descents’

effectiveness in reducing depression, anxiety, and alienation while improving self-efficacy, body image, and resilience - key

determinants of psychosocial health.

100% OF PARTICIPANTS REPORTED INCREASED ABILITY TO COPE WITH CANCER AND ITS EFFECTS

100%99%WOULD RECOMMEND FIRST DESCENTS TO A FRIEND

99%WANT TO STAY INVOLVED 97%

SAID FIRST DESCENTSMET THEIR EXPECTATIONS

17%BEFORE FIRST DESCENTS

EXPERIENCED DEPRESSION

7%POST PROGRAM

REPORTED DEPRESSION

PARTICIPANTS ORIGINALLY HAVING THE GREATEST SYMPTOMS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS SAW THE LARGEST GAIN FOR THE LONGEST TIME. IN OTHER WORDS, THOSE WHO NEED FD THE MOST, SAW THE MOST BENEFIT .

PARTICIPANTS FELT RECONNECTED TO THEIR BODIES AND MORE CONFIDENT IN THEIR PHYSICAL ABILITIES. THEY ALSO FELT AN INCREASE IN RESILIENCY AND FELT LIKE THEY HAD

MORE RESOURCES TO NAVIGATE THE HEALTH SYSTEM AND THEIR OWN TREATMENT SCHEDULES.

L E A R N M O R E

PA R T N E RS H I P M O D E LFIRST DESCENTS BUILDS

PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMPANIES SEEKING

MEANINGFUL CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

ACTIVATION

P RO G R A M E X PA N S I O N

UNDERWRITE PROGRAM EXPANSION AND ACHIEVE IMPACT AT SCALE.

C O M M U N I T Y B U I L D I N GSUPPORT LOCAL ADVENTURE COMMUNITIES AND STRENGTHEN REGIONAL PROGRAMS THAT SUSTAIN SOCIAL CONNECTION AND PEER SUPPORT.

H E A LT H CA R E PA R T N E RS H I P S SUPPORT FIRST DESCENTS’ ABILITY TO PRESCRIBE ADVENTURE AND IMPROVE CANCER SURVIVORSHIP THROUGH INTEGRATED PARTNERSHIPS WITH MEDICAL CENTERS NATIONWIDE.

F I RST D E S C E N TS P R I O R I T Y I N I T I AT I V E S

C O N T E N T C R E AT I O N

ENGAGE IN JOINT BRAND STORYTELLING OPPORTUNITIES AND CONTENT CREATION FOR USE IN MARKETING AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES. EXAMPLES INCLUDE:

• OUT LIVING IT BLOG POST• INTERNAL COMMS CONTENT• VISUAL ASSET CREATION• CAUSE MARKETING MATERIALS

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CAU S E M A R K E T I N G

FIRST DESCENTS SPECIALIZES IN CAUSE MARKETING EFFORTS WITH NATIONAL BRANDS.

• DIGITAL AND POINT-OF-SALE ACTIVATION HIGHLIGHTED ACROSS FIRST DESCENTS’ COMMUNICATIONS CHANNELS AND IN OUR 35,000+ NEWSLETTER

• A CO-BRANDED CONSUMER PACKAGED GOOD PROMOTED ON YOUR COMPANY WEBSITE AND OUR ONLINE STORE WITH PROCEEDS BENEFITTING FIRST DESCENTS

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E V E N T S P O N S O RS H I P S

ACTIVATE YOUR BRAND AND ENGAGE EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS AT FEATURE EVENTS:

• THE FIRST DESCENTS BALL - MARCH 30, 2019• FIRST DESCENTS CLIMBATHON - JULY 14 , 2018• MAN OF THE CLIFF - OCTOBER 15-16, 2018• THE FD 80’S SKI PARTY - OCTOBER 26, 2018

SPONSORSHIPS INCLUDE CUSTOM PRESENCE MARKETING AND COMPELLING EXECUTIVE CLIENT ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES.

L E A R N M O R E

P R E S E N TAT I O N S A N D T H O U G H T L E A D E RS H I P

FIRST DESCENTS IS A LEADER IN OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PROGRAMMING AND HEALTHCARE INNOVATION.

INVITE FIRST DESCENTS FOUNDER AND CNN HERO AWARDEE BRAD LUDDEN TO SPEAK TO AT YOUR EVENT OR TO ADDRESS YOUR ORGANIZATION. BRAD HAS DELIVERED INSPIRATIONAL KEYNOTES TO NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED BRANDS ON THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:

• CONQUERING UNCHARTED WATERS

• MANAGING CHANGE, STRESS AND INNOVATION WITHIN YOUR COMPANY

• INCORPORATING THE HEALING POWER OF ADVENTURE TO IMPROVE OVERALL HEALTH

C O R P O R AT E L E A D E RS H I P P RO G R A M S

• WORK WITH FIRST DESCENTS TO PLAN YOUR NEXT LEADERSHIP RETREAT.

•• FD COORDINATES LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS

CENTERED AROUND LEGITIMATE OUTDOOR ADVENTURE EXPERIENCES WITH A UNIQUE GIVE-BACK APPROACH.

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