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Truckee-Tahoe Community Powers Send It Foundation’s Outdoor Adventures for Young Adult Cancer Patients

03 June 2026 05:35

The Send It Foundation, born from Jamie Schou’s battle with cancer, has grown into a nonprofit connecting young adult cancer patients with outdoor adventures, thanks to strong Truckee-Tahoe community support. - Founded in 2014 after Jamie Schou’s death from Synovial Sarcoma.

- Offers multi-day programs like skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, and backpacking. - Local businesses like Tahoe Dave’s, Palisades Tahoe, and Alpenglow Expeditions provide free or discounted services.

- Participants often travel from across the U.S.; some have moved to Tahoe after their experiences. The foundation continues to honor Jamie’s belief in the healing power of adventure, creating lasting community bonds.

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