CASTING FOR RECOVERY
BOZEMAN – Casting for Recovery is a nonprofit organization offering
therapeutic fly fishing retreats to women with breast cancer. On May 15, the
inaugural fundraising event, named “Pink Pookie Spring Fling” after the popular
rubberized cricket pattern fly, will kick off at Bozeman’s Nordic Brew Works
from 6-9 p.m.
Attendees can expect a night chock full of
celebration, accompanied by hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction featuring items
such as outdoor and fishing clothing and gear, and local activities and events
of note. As a community pint night, Casting For Recovery will receive $1 for
each pint purchased, a generous gesture by the people at Nordic Brew Works.
Additionally, a participant from last year’s Gallatin River outing will offer a
few words on her experience.
Casting for Recovery was founded on the principle
that the natural world is a healing force, and that women with breast cancer
deserve one weekend—free of charge and free from the stresses of medical
treatment, home or a workplace—to experience something new and challenging in a
beautiful, safe environment. The 2.5-day retreats provide opportunities for
women whose lives have been profoundly affected by breast cancer to gather in a
natural setting and address quality of life and survivorship issues with other
women in similar circumstances.
In over 20 years of outings, more than 8,000 women
from all walks of life have benefitted from Casting for Recovery’s inspiring
program model that offers medical and emotional support through group
discussion, and individualized attention to learn the basics of fly fishing.
For women who have had surgery or radiation as part
of their treatment, the gentle motion of fly casting, coupled with the rhythmic
sounds and motion of rivers, can enhance their recoveries and qualities of life.
Ninety percent of participants have never attended a support group, yet nearly
all alumnae find that Casting for Recovery retreats offer inspiration, renewed appetite for life and healing connections with
similarly afflicted women and nature.
Thanks to the generosity and support of people
across Montana, two Casting for Recovery retreats will be held this summer. The
first will span June 7-9 at the Madison Valley Ranch in Ennis, and the
other between September 13-15 at Big Sky’s 320 Guest
Ranch. Retreats are open to women with breast cancer of all ages, in all stages
of treatment and recovery throughout the United States, as well as a handful of
foreign countries.
Whether you are a dyed-in-the-wool angler, someone
who knows a breast cancer survivor or a person who simply enjoys a fun night
out, consider joining others who wish to bring a life-changing weekend to those
who’ve faced breast cancer.
For tickets or reservations for the May fundraiser, visit weblink.donorperfect.com/PinkPookieSpring2019
or call (406) 544-6434.
Visit castingforrecovery.org for more information on Casting for Recovery.
