“These ladies currently fighting or conquering breast cancer are the strongest people I’ve ever met,” said co-program coordinator of Casting for Recovery (CfR)-South Dakota Paige Schultz . For 30 years, CfR has been empowering women in treatment or recovery from breast cancer through oncology-informed retreats. In 2026, they will host 60 retreats nationwide, including one in South Dakota in the fall. These events connect over 800 women to each other and to nature using the therapeutic sport of fly fishing, and are offered at no cost to participants. “I’ve worked in the outdoor industry for 10 years, and while I’m well aware of and am an advocate for the healing power of nature, CfR has really shown me nature’s healing power is full force,” said Schultz. “It’s incredibly powerful seeing the peace and happiness flood over our participants throughout the weekend. The smiles and laughs are contagious.” Applications are due July 9 for the fourth annual retreat at NeSoDak in Waubay, taking place September 18-20. Women can be in any stage of their cancer journey and must apply to the CfR retreat within their state or closest geographically.
SUMMER ISSUE june 2026
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