My 9 day adventure with 8 young adult cancer survivors from across Canada last July was a transformative time for everyone involved. I was the photography part of a full media team that documented a kayak trip down the remote Owyhee River in Eastern Oregon where every participant was dealing with serious side effects from treatment AND had never kayaked before. Youth Dynamics did an amazing job guiding the group and making sure everyone was safe. Survive & Thrive Adventures organized the trip and provided daily discussions that would help the participants evaluate their cancer experience so they could go back home and positively impact others who are going through similar battles with cancer. Hands On Productions filmed the trip and will be releasing a full length documentary this summer that will tour Canada’s independent film circuit, as well as enter into the Banff Mountain Film Festival. It was an exciting project! Below are the people who have survived at least one bout with cancer.
You can view my photo essay of the trip here to get an idea of what was experienced.
The Owyhee is one of my favorite rivers and I am already beginning to miss the opportunity to disconnect and spend a week afloat.
Tags: Adventure, Cancer Survivors, Hands On Film Productions, Owyhee River, Survive & Thrive Adventures, Youth Dynamics