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Send It provides outdoor adventures for young adult (ages 21-40) cancer patients and survivors, removing them from their cancer experience and creating the space to play, connect, and have fun in the outdoors. Send It programs are multi-day adventures in Lake Tahoe and the San Francisco Bay Area, designed around activities such as mountain biking, skiing, surfing, climbing and backpacking; creating a vital community through shared experience.

June is a wonderful time of year in Tahoe! Come for three days of kayaking, rock climbing, hiking, and enjoying all that the mountains have to offer! Additional activities include swimming off the dock, exploring town, and scenic walks. All gear, lodging, food, climbing guides and equipment are included and free for participants. All skill levels are welcome, no previous rock climbing or paddling experience needed.  
June 19
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June 23

Climb & Paddle in Lake Tahoe

Join us on a 5-day/4-night backcountry adventure in the Sierra Mountains. This is a moderate to difficult 25-mile (round-trip) hike which passes through tranquil meadows, pine forest groves, and is surrounded by stunning granite peaks. Elevations range from 6,500 ft to almost 10,000 ft. While this is one of our more physically demanding programs, we encourage participants to push themselves and soak up the beauty of the Sierra Backcountry.  
July 25
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July 30

Backpack the Sierras

Join us on a 5-day/4-night backcountry adventure in the Sierra Mountains. This is a moderate to difficult 25-mile (round-trip) hike which passes through tranquil meadows, pine forest groves, and is surrounded by stunning granite peaks. Elevations range from 6,500 ft to almost 10,000 ft. While this is one of our more physically demanding programs, we encourage participants to push themselves and soak up the beauty of the Sierra Backcountry.  
August 1
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August 6

Backpack the Sierras

A sailing therapy adventure on Big Blue! In partnership with Lake Tahoe's Cruisers Academy, this is a consecutive 2-day sailing course from 2pm-6pm each day on Lake Tahoe and an opportunity to learn nautical basics or deepen your understanding of sailing. Participants should be local to the Tahoe basin as this is not an overnight trip.  
August 14
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August 15

Sail Lake Tahoe

This adventure is an opportunity to explore all that northern California has to offer from the ocean to the mountains – a chance to push your boundaries and send it in the water and on the trail. Participants will have two days each of surfing at Stinson Beach and shredding the trails of Mt. Tamalpais on e-mountain bikes. Additional activities include swimming, hiking in the Redwoods, and time to connect and relax at the Send It beach house. All equipment, food and lodging are included and free for participants. No previous surf experience needed, ability to ride a bicycle recommended.
September 11
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September 16

Surf & Ride Northern California

Ready for a change of pace? Looking to unplug, reflect, and breath deep? Our mindfulness in nature program is a new style of trip for Send It that focuses on self reflection, connection to nature, and truly being aware of each moment. Join us for 5 days and 4 nights at the Send It house in Stinson Beach California. Activities include morning yoga and meditation sessions, two morning surf sessions, hiking in nature, and intentional reflection activities. All equipment, surf guides, lodging, and food is included and free for participants. No previous experience necessary, all skill levels are welcome.  
October 11
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October 15

Mindfulness in Nature

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The Vy Nguyen Koller Grant

The Vy Nguyen Koller Grant is designed to inspire and empower young adult cancer survivors to activate their dream adventures, embrace the challenges and the beauty of the outdoors, push boundaries and live for today.