Join a community of visionary donors fueling the next 30 years of healing, connection, and hope.
Help us fill a critical gap in breast cancer care
Founded by two trailblazing women, a breast surgeon and a fly fishing guide, Casting for Recovery delivers oncology-informed fly fishing retreats for women with breast cancer at no cost to participants. With 30 years of experience, more than 1,800 trained volunteers, and 60 retreats each year, CfR has empowered nearly 13,000 women since 1996. The results are clear and lasting. Women report reduced anxiety, increased support, and a meaningful shift in their healing. One hundred percent of participants recommend the program.
As we enter our thirtieth year, the need continues to grow. CfR fills a critical gap that traditional healthcare cannot — providing connection, community, and emotional healing at one of the hardest moments in a woman’s life. This is a moment for leadership. Your support as an Impact Leader ensures more women can access this life-changing experience and helps CfR meet the rising need nationwide.
Impact Leaders are generous donors who make annual gifts of $5,000 or more to sustain free retreats, expand access for underserved women, and help shape the next 30 years of healing on the water. Your support as an Impact Leader ensures more women can access this life-changing experience and helps CfR meet the rising need nationwide.
CfR is passionate about serving all women navigating breast cancer, including the following priority populations:
Women with Metastatic (Stage IV) Breast Cancer
The Need: 30% of early-stage breast cancer becomes metastatic
CfR Goal: Expand the number of metastatic retreats to reach more women facing limited time and fewer support options
Young Women (Under 50)
The Need: CfR’s fastest-growing applicant group, balancing cancer with careers and parenting
CfR Goal: Increase access to community and resources tailored to the real-life needs of younger women with breast cancer
Women of Color &
Underserved Communities
The Need: Black women are more likely to die from breast cancer than any other racial group. Rural women and Native women have reduced access to high-quality care and screenings, leading to poorer outcomes
CfR Goal: Support inclusive, accessible programming and outreach that closes gaps in care and builds trust in overlooked communities
Military Women
The Need: Higher breast cancer risk due to toxic exposures; delayed screenings lead to poorer outcomes
CfR Goal: Expand reach, and specialized programming for military women underserved by traditional care systems
Real Outcomes, Real Women, Real Change
With philanthropic giving to women and girls at less than 2 percent of all U.S. charitable dollars, philanthropy now determines how many women can access CfR’s life-changing experience as we enter our 30th Anniversary.¹
Healing & Well-Being Outcomes
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97 percent of participants report improved quality of life after retreat
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93 percent experience reduced isolation
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89 percent feel more confident managing their emotional + physical recovery
(Oncology-informed evaluations from CfR surveys)
Access & Equity Outcomes
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One third of participants are women under 50
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Growing demand among rural, BIPOC, Stage IV, and low-income women
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40 programs nationwide — all run by trained volunteers
Your gift ensures retreats stay free, inclusive, and accessible.
CfR retreats at a glance:
Free
thanks to the support of donors, national partners, and grants.
14 Women
at each retreat and open to women any age and any stage in treatment or recovery
2.5 Days
Retreats incorporate fly fishing instruction, wellness and emotional support, ending with a half day of guided catch-and-release fly fishing.
100% would Recommend
Casting for Recovery to other women.
As an Impact Leader, you'll receive:
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Thomas & Thomas Limited Edition CfR Rod of your Choice – Choose from Avantt, Exocett, Sextant in your desired weight
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A dedicated point of contact for updates and stewardship
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Invitation to select retreats or volunteer gatherings
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Early access to the Jane Project and 30th Anniversary events
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Bi-Annual impact snapshots and participant stories
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Optional recognition in our national annual report
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Insider briefings from CfR leadership
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Opportunity to honor someone special on The Jane Boat or other legacy projects
