First Descents Expands Partnership with Heli

October 16, 2024

DENVER, Colorado (October 16, 2024) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/– First Descents (FD), a leader in adventure-based healing, is pleased to announce that it is now the official nonprofit partner of Heli, an online marketplace designed to connect the outdoor community with the best adventure experiences worldwide. This partnership establishes First Descents as the exclusive recipient of Heli’s generous corporate giving, as well as auction experiences and adventure creation for the FD community. Furthermore, Heli will assume management of Stoke Broker, a cause corporation originally established by FD that provides custom outdoor experiences for private groups, corporations and nonprofit organizations.

“Heli has been a friend and supporter of First Descents for years. We’re STOKED to establish a formal partnership that will benefit both organizations,” said Ryan O’Donoghue, CEO of First Descents. “We are incredibly grateful for Heli’s continued financial support and are confident that under Heli’s guidance, Stoke Broker will grow and expand its reach. ”

Stoke Broker was created to offer custom adventure design for private, corporate and impact travel. Similarly, Heli enables people to build transformative adventures across the globe. Founded in 2015, Heli has an extensive network of providers offering experiences that include surfing, biking, kite surfing and heli-skiing.

In addition to a guaranteed five-figure philanthropic annual commitment, Heli’s relationship with FD will bring enriched support to the nonprofit that includes enhancements such as sponsorship of FD’s annual Silverton Shred and FD Ball events, along with complimentary auction experiences donated to bolster fundraising efforts. Heli also will offer eventual trip design for FD alumni to augment Community Adventures, along with curated experiences for FD donors and corporate partners.

“First Descents and Heli were born from the same DNA—both organizations believe that outdoor adventure is a pathway to self-discovery and healing,” said Brock Strasbourger, president and cofounder at Heli.

To learn more about First Descents, click here. To explore Heli adventures, click here.

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ABOUT FIRST DESCENTS

First Descents (FD) is a leader in adventure-based healing. Through weeklong outdoor adventures across the country, locally run community-building adventures and lifestyle development, FD improves long-term survivorship and quality of life for young adults impacted by cancer, multiple sclerosis and other serious health conditions. Headquartered in Denver, First Descents has served more than 11,000 participants over the last 23 years. All services are inclusive and free of charge. A Guidestar Platinum-ranked nonprofit, First Descents has been recognized on CNN Heroes and Outside Magazine’s Best Places to Work.

ABOUT HELI

Heli is a technology company built by adventurers, for adventurers. Founded in 2015, Heli’s marketplace and operator software is designed to connect the outdoor community with the best adventure experiences worldwide. The marketplace helps adventure seekers find and book trips easily online with a booking and reservations system that empowers experience providers with digital tools to manage their businesses. Heli hopes to tap into the wild spirit inside all of us, attracting go-getters dissatisfied with sedentary lifestyles to form a fierce pack of adventure seekers.

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