Everyone is Touched


According to the American Cancer Society,an estimated 1.7 million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer in 2018.

At any given moment, there are 15.5 million living with a history of cancer. While some of these individuals were recently diagnosed, most were diagnosed many years ago and have no evidence of cancer.

Cancer touches everyone at some point, some time.

"Courage is
grace under pressure"

A video with a lesson…appreciating life.

By Jack Ganster

Please take a moment to view this video. It was sent to me by a good friend and fellow Cancer Survivor. I know what it’s like to take things for granted and I make it a personal policy to appreciate what is available to us everyday.

These past few days (1/17-20/12) of falling snow and living the simple life of …Continue Reading A video with a lesson…appreciating life.

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2011 Year In Review

By Jack Ganster

Happy New Year!

I hope this finds you in good health and spirits! It is also my hope that 2012 brings a great deal of joy your way.

In starting the New Year, I’d like to take a brief look at a few of Survivor’s Outdoor Experience highlights of 2011.

The biggest accomplishment for the past year was achieved during our “Healing Adventure Program.” The weekend long retreat that was held in April at Olympic Park Institute (OPI) provided affirmation to the ideas and goals of helping people to move forward after a cancer diagnosis. …Continue Reading 2011 Year In Review

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"Courage is
grace under pressure"
"I am not what happened to me,
I am what I choose to become"
"The meaning of life
is a life with meaning"
"Cancer may leave your body, but it never leaves your life"
"The healing powers of participating in outdoor activities while exploring the natural world are powerful and profound.

A sense of calm and a feeling of contentment are reached when surrounded by nature."
"Accept how 'not normal' you are, and do your best to become as 'normal' as you can given the circumstances."