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.
One Weekend Changed Sarah’s Life—Double Your Impact to Help the Next Woman
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—and your unrestricted gift will be doubled thanks to a $25,000 match from the Christine C. Price Breast Cancer Fund, an anonymous donor, and Karen and John Kreft.
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
