Outdoor Retreats and Adventure

Cancer in the Crosshairs will also sponsor families and individuals on an Adventure in the Outdoors, providing relief from their routine cancer schedule. This adventure will provide a sense of “normalcy” for families as they are given the opportunity to create new memories during difficult times, while reflecting upon the good things they have. The adventures range from trip for the family at a lodge near Yellowstone National Park, or a friend taking them on a drive and hike into the woods to talk. I know the outdoors offers a variety of ways to help individuals. The calming winds of Mother Nature gives us a place to reflect, a place of quiet, a place of calm; where we can emotionally and mentally strengthen ourselves and loved ones. 

Retreats will Vary but some examples are, guided flyfishing trip, all inclusive campout, a nice cabin/lodge with ATV or UTV rides, private cabin stay, a nice weekend on the lake, or a guided hunt of a lifetime.  We really focus on the individuals needs, wants and abilities for the outdoor retreats. Not only do we offer to the patients but also to the caregivers and immediate family of the patient.   



How to Apply:

Please send a letter to cancerkillerjohn@gmail.com. In the letter please explain why you or someone you would like to sponsor to attend a Cancer in the Crosshair . In detail talk about anything that may help towards us as a committee making a decision. We receive many, many requests and wish we could fulfill all of them so the more detailed it is sharing who you or who this person/family is the better. We want to know them and the family in order to enrich their lives with Hope, and mental fortitude. We want to know their likes and dislikes etc...  Once we receive a letter we will send a formal application link to fill out that will have health, contact, and emergency information, as well as current oncologist and provider, and request to discuss any specific needs if relevant.  


Our Application and Selection Committee:



Once we have all the letters and applications in by December 15th each calendar year we as a volunteer committee and board will discuss and talk about the individuals and families and decide on who will be going, depending on the number of applicants we grant retreats for future calendar years as well. We also do our very best to accommodate and help everyone that has submitted a full application.