We are filling a critical gap in breast cancer care.
The mission of Casting for Recovery (CfR) is to empower women in treatment or recovery from breast cancer through oncology-informed retreats. These retreats connect women to each other and to nature using the therapeutic sport of fly fishing—and are offered at no cost to participants.
Our Curriculum Focus & Values:
Empowering Women
Mental Health & Wellness
Conservation
Set amidst breathtaking natural landscapes, our retreats prioritize environmental stewardship, teaching proper fish handling, catch & release principles, and sustainability.
Our Impact
60 Retreats
each year serving over 800 women from all 50 states..
1800 Volunteers
including alumnae, medical oncology and psychosocial professionals, and fly fishing guides.
70% of Participants
have never attended a support group.
Since 1996
For nearly 30 years, Casting for Recovery has provided healing fly fishing retreats serving more than 12,000 women.
Enter for a Chance to Win! More Than $103K in Prizes: INEOS Grenadier Fieldmaster + $10K, Plus an Orvis x NRS Approach 120 Raft & Gear
Enter for a chance to win a 2026 INEOS Grenadier Fieldmaster with the Off-Road Rough Pack plus $10,000 cash (a $97,000 value). We’ve also added a second prize: the new Orvis x NRS Approach 120 fishing raft, plus an Orvis fly fishing kit with a 9′ 5wt Recon rod, Hydros reel, PRO Trout fly line, and PRO waterproof tote, backpack, and boat bag (an $8,426 value). That’s more than $103,000 in prizes, and every entry supports Casting for Recovery as it celebrates 30 years of providing life-changing, no-cost fly fishing retreats for women with breast cancer. Adventure awaits, and every entry helps keep this powerful work flowing.
Sweepstakes ends on December 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM MST. Winner will be drawn on December 9, 2026 at 9:30 AM MST.
The Jane Project: Drift Boat and “Carried by the Current” Short Film
One Weekend Changed Sarah’s Life
When Sarah pulled into the retreat parking lot, she was exhausted—physically and emotionally. What she found on the river was more than fly fishing. It was healing, community, and the strength to keep going.
Right now, you can help another woman like Sarah find her people, her peace, and her power.
Fueled by more than 1800 Volunteers
There are 50+ programs nationwide, powered by a team of medical oncology, psychosocial, fly fishing guides and alumnae. If you are interested in joining our volunteer team, please reach out below.
Our Partners
