Honoring those who are being challenged by cancer through harnessing the healing powers of wind, water and sail

YOUR financial support helps children like Rowan

ABOUT SAIL BEYOND CANCER NORTH SHORE

We provide private free 3-hour sailing excursions for anyone who is being challenged by cancer - any age and any type of cancer. Our vision is put into action through providing meaningful experiences of relief from the challenges of living with cancer for people in our community.

ROWAN'S STORY

Rowan’s spirit is energy shot out of a cannon. His spirit is indomitable. With raucous glee and zeal he ran to embrace the Sail Beyond Cancer North Shore volunteer captains and crew, excited for his mission sail adventure aboard Sorcier. Once on board, he seized the moment and even took the helm during the sail. His passion for experiencing the sailing life and sharing his 10-year old enthusiasm for the world rekindles one’s belief in the power of heartfelt giving.

When Rowan was 9 years old his family received devastating news - Rowan had brain cancer. On New Year’s Day 2021, Rowan had the first of two brain surgeries, the second in April a few days before his 10^th birthday. This year has brought Rowan many days and weeks of treatment and recuperation. There were some really rough days and days that were better than others.

Rowan’s attitude at this young age is to ‘bring it on’! While in treatment, Rowan and his father and sister spent family time watching a sailing video, and that immediately resonated with him. He really wanted to go SAILING! Being out on the water and in command of our 35’ sailboat was pure joy for Rowan, his sister and his parents.

The sailing excursion filled his soul with energy and carried him on through his challenge with cancer. And now, he has been cancer free for 3 months!

“We are extremely grateful for this welcome respite from our hectic lives during treatment. This amazing gift of a day out on the water with the sun and wind on our faces allowed our family to bond and brought us back together after months of spending so much time apart dealing with the many aspects of treatment because of cancer.”

Donate TODAY and make a HUGE difference in someone's life who is being challenged by cancer and know that your donation will help create lasting memories!

Please consider a donation of $500, $250, $100, $50 or any amount that you can. Help us provide respite sailing adventures for others battling cancer.

YOUR support can provide the special bond between cancer patients and their loved ones while creating everlasting memories on the water and under sail.

Thank you!

Suzanne

Executive Director - Sail Beyond Cancer North Shore

“You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.”

Ralph Waldo Emerson

2021 SBCNS #GT

Donate TODAY to provide FREE sailing excursions on Salem Sound for cancer patients and their loved ones!!

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