Ed's fundraiser for On Belay

A Story of Strength, Connection, and Healing

When a child hears the words “cancer” in their family, everything changes. The world can suddenly feel uncertain, isolating, and heavy in ways no young person should have to carry alone.

That’s where On Belay steps in.

On a crisp morning in the mountains, a group of kids gathers at the base of a climbing wall. Some are quiet. Some are nervous. All of them have one thing in common: cancer has touched their lives. A parent, a sibling, someone they love is fighting a battle that has reshaped their world.

As harnesses are clipped and helmets secured, something begins to shift.

A camper starts the climb, hesitant at first, then more confident. Halfway up they pause - unsure if they can continue. Then they hear voices below rise up in support:  “You’ve got this!” “We’re right here!”

In that moment, it’s no longer about cancer. It’s about courage, trust and belonging. 

At On Belay, these moments happen time and time again. Through adventure-based programs: rock climbing, hiking, paddling, ropes courses and team challenges, kids discover something powerful within themselves: resilience and inner strength. They build friendships with others who truly understand. They laugh, they push their limits, and they begin to heal.

Healing happens with connection, with community, and in fun moments of joy. In these times, it is when a child realizes they are not alone.

Your support makes these experiences possible.

It gives a child the chance to climb higher than they thought they could -on the wall, and in life.

Join us. Help us continue to create these moments and adventures where kids impacted by cancer can find strength, joy, and each other.