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Breakwater Expeditions (BE) is a professional outdoor expedition outfitter and guide company based out of Sandpoint, Idaho. BE creates customized, fun, safe and powerful outdoor experiences that leverage the strength of communities, schools, programs, and families. BE has an impeccable safety record and assists TNT with outfitter-related logistics for our treks. 
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We are an original member of Critical Mass, the Young Adult Cancer Alliance, whose mission is to unify voices and eliminate barriers for young adults with cancer. It is comprised of non-profits, medical institutions, patient advocacy groups, government agencies, clinicians, researchers and dedicated individuals – all united by a shared passion to improve the lives of adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer. 
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The Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine is a longstanding partner of TNT. Founder David Victorson is a full member of the Cancer Center and is Research Chair of the Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology Working Group. 
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Lacuna Loft is a specialized web-based clearinghouse of valuable tools and resources for young adults with cancer and their care providers offering everything from original articles on survivorship, low-key Do-It-Yourself activities, exercise, personal stories, tips for the kitchen, alternatives to late nights, cancer life hacks, and much more allow young adults to adapt and thrive in their new, slower day-to-day life.
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ALAS-WINGS is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to empowering Hispanic women about breast cancer awareness through education and support for all women faced with breast cancer diagnosis.
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The Justin Wynn Leadership Academy (JWLA) is a collaborative leadership and community improvement program which partners with many organizations around the Chicago-land area. The Academy brings together Evanston’s young people who have the potential to be tomorrow’s leaders. Through a carefully crafted process of leadership development and participation in community service, their potential is transformed and mobilized to inspire the world.
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Evanston Imprintables is an awesome, locally owned and run apparel print shop in Evanston, Illinois. They help us design and print all of our awesome hats, short & long sleeve t-shirts and other swag. Check them out in our store!
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Surfrider Chicago is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of our world's oceans, waves and beaches, with a focus on the greater Chicago area. Surfrider Chicago is a founding member of the annual Chicago SUP YACS Classic event. 
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Kayak Chicago is Chicago's premier full service kayak and standup paddle board outfitter, offering the highest quality instruction and trips, with our fully certified instructors and guides. Kayak Chicago is a founding partner for the annual Chicago SUP YACS Classic event. 
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TRUE NORTH TREKS is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit organization
whose mission is to empower young adults and caregivers affected by cancer to reclaim the lives that cancer took through "finding direction through connection." We help the people we serve get connected to powerful and unique skills, tools, experiences, and resources that can enable them to live healthier, happier and more meaningful lives. We recognize that people of all walks of life are impacted by cancer and therefore we focus on providing programming and connection opportunities for patients, survivors, their families and cancer care professionals. In addition to supporting individuals after cancer diagnosis and treatment, cancer prevention and healthy lifestyle promotion are central to our mission and focus. We also provide cancer prevention education, wellness promotion, and positive health behavior skill acquisition programming to both the general public and those at increased cancer risk.
FIND YOUR TRUE NORTH!
One of the primary ways we  fulfill our mission is by taking groups of young adult cancer survivors and caregivers on free backpacking and canoeing treks in beautiful wilderness destinations where they can connect with nature (after going through something as unnatural as cancer treatment), connect with peers who have been through something similar, and connect with themselves through training and practice in mindfulness meditation and yoga. Our programming includes immersive excursions in wilderness settings, residential retreat experiences, training in mindfulness meditation, yoga and other contemplative and reflective practices, and the provision of resources, training, outreach, advocacy, and support in both outdoor and indoor settings. 



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