Survivor's Outdoor Experience

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Our Mission

Who is a Survivor?

At SOE, the belief is that you become a survivor at the moment that you are told of your original diagnosis. You do not need for a certain time period to elapse, nor do you need to wait for test results to become a survivor. It is natural to consider yourself as a "victim" at first, but you need to think of it this way---being a "victim" is a state of body and being "survivor" is a state of mind.

SOE will provide participants with the tools that enable them to live as a survivor and leave the victim behind. During the week we will discuss some philosophical differences between victim and survivor.

Executive Summary

Survivor’s Outdoor Experience (SOE) is a program that has been designed to provide cancer survivors of all ages with a rewarding outdoor experience. The program will educate participants with a balanced curriculum on subjects related to living a healthy and active lifestyle while participating in outdoor activities. SOE will increase participants’ awareness of outdoor settings, allowing them to appreciate the natural beauty that the world presents everyday.

We have planned presentations and activities to assist them in gaining strength and confidence through outdoor experiences. Participants will leave the experience with enthusiasm for nature, a renewed sense to simply appreciate the beauty of life and a peace with their own bodies.