Doing Good Part II

No matter what challenges the world is experiencing, there are always good people working to create a better future. Through the shadows of every dark experience, lasting issue or disaster, humanity shines from the individuals and groups dedicated to helping. In this volume, we want to share a list of just some of the inspiring adventure programs that make exploration, challenge, activity and fun available and accessible to all.

This is only a small example of the many organizations in the adventure realm that dedicate their time and energy to making the world a better place. Tell us about the athletes and groups doing great in your area by emailing magazine@blackberryfarm.com.

The unique, fly-fishing based healing program of Casting for Recovery offers women in all stages of breast cancer treatment and recovery the opportunity to experience healing connection with nature and each other.
CastingForRecovery.org

Fueled by the idea that “skiing is believing,” EXPAND Beyond’s adaptive water ski program in Boulder, Colorado has been dedicated to getting individuals living with physical disabilities out on the water since 1983.
ExpandBeyondInc.com

Running full steam ahead into a world where every girl knows her potential, Girls on the Run is on a mission to help girls embrace their uniqueness, recognize their power and nurture their physical and emotional health through positive experiences.
GirlsOnTheRun.org

Championing opportunities to explore self, explore culture and explore outdoors, San Antonia’s Black Outside Inc. was established with the mission of reconnecting black youth to the inspiration, healing and fun that can be found outdoors.
BlackOutside.org

Making active and competitive lifestyles available to all, Challenged Athletes Foundation provides support and opportunity to people with physical challenges so they can pursue their active passions.
ChallengedAthletes.org

Because every warrior deserves a positive future to look forward to, Wounded Warrior Project has created a community for veterans and service members where they can be supported on their journey and achieve their goals.
WoundedWarriorProject.org

Pedaling toward an end to cancer, Pelotonia was founded in 2008 with the ambitious objective to fund and accelerate innovative cancer research, engaging, inspiring and challenging together to create incredible change.
Pelotonia.org

Making adventure dreams become reality, Outdoor Women’s Alliance is a volunteer-run adventure collective that serves of women of every age, nationality and culture, promoting confidence and leadership skills that help change the world.
OutdoorWomensAlliance.com

Dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled military service members and veterans, Project Healing Waters uses their innovative, full-spectrum fly fishing program to provide therapeutic outdoor recreation.
ProjectHealingWaters.org

More than a climbing gym, Memphis Rox is an institution that uses climbing to bring people together and create a culture of encouragement through celebrating diversity, renewing hope in challenged communities and accepting all.
MemphisRox.org

Providing emotional restoration and physical recreation for families impacted by cancer, Adventure Therapy Foundation
aims to minimalize isolation and fear and encourage meaningful time together after an experience with cancer.
AdventureTherapyFoundation.org