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"

2017 Retreat Memories

By Jack Ganster
Our 'Crew" Enjoying the great weather as we head out for Marymere Falls

Our ‘Crew” Enjoying the great weather as we head out for Marymere Falls

Great weather…old friends…new friends…and good times. Always a worthy weekend when we hold a Healing Adventure Retreat. This year was no exception.

Many thanks to all that came as participants…and to all of our ‘staff’….such a good vibe to hang out with all of you!

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We didn’t go anywhere…but we still traveled over some rough terrain…and managed to have a good time!

Here are some photos that captured a few moments of our weekend journey.

These images may not win any quality awards…but that’s mostly because of the SUNNY weather that we had during our SURVIVOR’S OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE.

Thanks to all that participated in bringing this together!

 

Getting ready to journey on Lake Crescent

Getting ready to journey on Lake Crescent

 

Coming back in to 'Port"

Coming back in to ‘Port”

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2017 Healing Adventure Retreat Coming Soon! May 19-21

By Jack Ganster

Hey Folks-

It’s time for the 2017  Healing Adventure Retreat May 19-21.

Survivor’s Outdoor Experience (SOE) presents the SIXTH “Healing Adventure” at the Olympic NatureBridge Campus May 19-21. We would like you to be our guest for this retreat created as a Family & Friends program! Participants will include individuals that have been diagnosed with cancer and a companion if they choose to be accompanied.

This program will bring a small group of participants together in a remarkable setting to enjoy a weekend that will be one to remember. The retreat features fascinating presentations, indoor and outdoor activities, good food and most of all, good times and memories.

Activities include:

  • Who is a Survivor  by Jack Ganster
  • Relating to Nature by John Gussman
  • Poetry in the Wild with Tim McNulty
  • From Surviving to Thriving  by Dr. Heath Foxlee
  • Now What? Navigating Forward by Dr. Stephen Parker
  • Healthy cooking with Julie Jacobson
  • The Companion’s Story with Kornelia Grabinska
  • Exercise is Good Medicine
  • Hiking and Canoeing with NatureBridge staff.

360-477-1619 or jhgisjack@yahoo.com                  *limited space available

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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."