ϳԹ

Climbing

Video loading...

This Climbing Guide Works with Youth Impacted by Cancer

New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, upcoming running events, and more near you. Your weekly Local Running Newsletter has everything you need to lace up! .

From ,Life for My Family brings us a story about sibling bonds,trauma, and healing. Afterher brother’s death from esophageal cancer, Mackenzie McGrathbecamethe program director at , a nonprofit organizationthat takes individuals with cancer, as well as survivors of it, into the outdoors to climb, kayak, and participate inother adventurous activities. When Mackenzie’sbrother,Taurin, became sick, First Descents offered him a placein theprogram—but he wastoo ill to take part. NowMackenzie’s commitmentto helpingothers experience what Taurin couldn’t is her own profound way ofcontinuinghis legacy through her extraordinary work.

Published:  Updated: 

Climbing