The 2010 CFR retreat will be September 24-26 at Indian Bear Lodge. Every year, COFF members volunteer to be river helpers, fishing one-on-one with a participant to assure she will be successful in what is often her first time fishing. If you are a COFF member who is interested in being a river helper, contact Mary Lee Hahn for more information.
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The 2008 CFR event was September 12-14 at Indian Bear Lodge. The ladies and their river helpers fished on Sunday morning (the 14th). COFF members (in photos above) can tell you how fun and rewarding it was. They'll also tell you that you should plan to spend pretty much the whole day. Attending the lunch after fishing is a big part of the fun. There is a volunteer application to fill out -- no big deal -- and I will send them to national with a personal recommendation.
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CFR is a national non-profit organization that supports an educational program for women who have or have had breast cancer. They provide an opportunity for women whose lives have been profoundly affected by the disease to gather in a beautiful, natural setting and learn fly-fishing, "a sport for life." Just as importantly, we offer them an opportunity to meet and bond with new friends in a similar condition. But most importantly the opportunities to get away, have fun, and relax in a stress free environment. Our weekend retreats incorporate counseling, educational services and the sport of fly-fishing to promote mental and physical healing.
Founded in 1996, CFR has been offering free retreats across the country. CFR relies on local volunteers and organizations to support our community based retreats. Our goal is to provide 14 women the opportunity to attend these retreats. We will provide for all of their needs for this weekend. The cost for each of the 14 participants is $750.00. There is NO cost to the participants other than travel expenses. The experience is free to them.
Click here for photos of the recent CFR outings courtesy of Mary Lee Hahn
Click here for photos of the 2005 CFR outing courtesy of Linda and Gerald Nelson
Additional information about Casting for Recovery can be found on their website...