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Eligibility Requirements Before we get started, let’s make sure you’re eligible. First Descents provides outdoor adventures for young adults (ages 18-39) impacted by cancer and other serious medical conditions. What age were you diagnosed? Diagnosis Cancer Multiple Sclerosis Let's Go!

General Contact Info Contact Info Address Not based in the U.S. Full Address Select a State Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District Of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming What gender do you identify as? Gender* Male Female Trans Self-identified What ethnicity/race do you identify as (check all that apply)* Ethnicity/race* Black, Afro-Caribbean, or African American Latino or Hispanic American Middle Eastern or Arab American Native American or Alaskan Native Non-Hispanic White or Euro-American East Asian or Asian American South Asian or Indian American Self Describe Prefer not to disclose Would you like to receive a phone call from our program team? Yes No When are you hoping to attend a First Descents Program? ASAP Within 6 months Within 12 months 12+ Months Have you attended a First Descents Weeklong or MS program in the past? Yes No Submit

Medical Information Tell us about your cancer journey. Whether you're in the midst of treatment or a decade out, our programs are available to all young adults impacted by cancer. Medical Details At which hospitals or cancer centers were/are you treated? Please note that these following questions are intended to provide us a starting point on our safety plans and will not automatically disqualify you from this event. For more information, please visit the First Descents Medical Info. Have you ever had a seizure? Yes No Please explain. Are you currently on blood thinners? Yes No Please explain. Do you have any mobility issues, balance issues, or activity restrictions? Yes No Please explain. Do you have any issues with muscle control? Yes No Please explain. Do you have any issues with fatigue or heat exhaustion? Yes No Please explain. Please list your predominant MS related symptoms. Please list any other physical or mental-health related challenges you experience. Based off our Eligibility Criteria, do you have any concerns about participating in this adventure? I agree that, if selected to participate in the program, I will participate in the First Descents program evaluation and research. MS Eligibility Criteria At First Descents, we pride ourselves on being able to adapt to a wide range different physical abilities and backgrounds. That being said, we also strive to create the safest and most healing environment possible for our participants. The following includes FD’s participant eligibility criteria for all MS programs. Before proceeding with any portion of the application process, please ensure that you meet the following criteria. In an effort to serve the young adult community, participants must have been diagnosed with MS between the ages of 15 to 39 and currently be between the ages of 18-45.

Participants must be able to perform day to day functions, including traveling without the assistance of a caregiver.

ADA compliant lodges to accommodate a group of our size is very difficult to find however, we strive to find MS-friendly lodging, including comfortable bathroom and sleeping arrangements as best as we can. Some of our lodges have stairs (with handrails), some bunk beds and shared bathrooms. Therefore participants must be able to walk up/down stairs and be comfortable sharing a bathroom and potentially sleeping in a bunk bed.

Participants must be able to move independently from a seated position to a standing position.

Participants must be able to swim, submerge their head, and hold their breath.

Participants must be able to reach their arms over their head.

Participants must be able to sit upright with their legs in front of them for an extended period of time for a couple hours at a time.

Participants must be able to potentially walk 10-15 minutes over uneven terrain, including sand, rocks, and sloping hillside to reach water and rock access points.

If a participant has a history of seizures, they must be medically cleared to drive and be stable for a year without an incident. How did you find us? How did you find us?* First Descents Staff Member Board Member Online/Print Advertisement First Descents Event Hospital/Medical Center First Descents Alumni Conference Social Worker Physician or Medical Provider Other Submit

Start Planning Your Trip We’re so glad you’ve taken your first steps to joining us on a trip! If you’re excited to learn more about the programs we offer, we have a lot of resources available for you. We’re so glad you’ve taken your first steps to joining us on a program! First Descents is still expanding our programming for young adults living with MS so spots are limited. We appreciate your patience as we grow programs to reach more young adults with MS. View Eligible Programs Thank You! Thanks for joining First Descents! Now, let's get you OUT LIVING IT!



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