Casting for Recovery believes "To Fish Is To Hope"

Photo credit Kim Singer 2007

Casting for Recovery® (CFR), founded in 1996, is a national non-profit support and educational program for breast cancer survivors. We enhance the lives of breast cancer survivors by offering no-cost retreats tailored to promote and support mental and physical healing through shared experiences and the learning of new skills. At the end of 2008 we have served 3,500 women through the delivery of 269 retreats, helped by over 1,000 volunteers nationwide.

Through 2½-day retreats, the sport of fly-fishing is used to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. The effective balance between the physical benefits of the gentle exercise provided by fly-fishing and the counseling curriculum benefits women at any age and any stage of treatment or recovery. The program allows women to get away from their cancer, while providing support from the medical/psychosocial professionals present at every retreat.

We are committed to socioeconomic and cultural diversity. For more information on the Casting for Recovery program, visit our About page.
You can learn more about our retreat locations by visiting our Retreat page.

Learn how our sponsors are helping support the Casting for Recovery mission! Find out more about their commitment to Casting for Recovery help by visiting our "Voices" page.

Women recovering from breast cancer in New Zealand now have the opportunity to benefit from the life-changing support that the Casting for Recovery Program offers.