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This article is written by Jen Siliko, the Outdoor Pursuit Center Director at Miami University. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThese trips feed my soul!\u201d That quote, taken from a participant\u2019s evaluation, resonated deeply with me as I\u2019ve had the privilege of leading outdoor adventures for the women of Move Beyond Surviving (MBS). MBS, a nonprofit, empowers breast cancer survivors to overcome the emotional, physical and mental impacts of their disease by challenging themselves in nature, fostering a life of thriving. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

 In July 2022 the Outdoor Pursuit Center partnered with MBS, and together we\u2019ve rock climbed, alpine skied, kayaked, sailed, stand-up paddle boarded, biked and hiked throughout the Tri-State Area.  I\u2019ve met women from all walks of life united by the desire to figure out life after breast cancer. They shared stories of navigating physical changes and seeking emotional healing. Through shared experiences, both new and old, they found community in this group. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I\u2019m consistently inspired by these women.  One story, in particular, stays with me. When I met Liz at our inaugural program in 2022, she was quiet yet determined to conquer the high challenge course. Despite the physical challenges and the lasting effects of surgery and chemotherapy, she persevered and accomplished her goal that day. She shared in our closing circle that her focus had been solely on her children during treatment.  That day, she realized it was time to prioritize her own well-being.  I later found out, devastatingly, that she had recently been diagnosed with stage 4 and had only been given 6 months to live. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fast forward to March 2025: I was leading a hiking trip with MBS to Hocking Hills State Park, and Liz was among the participants. This time, her energy was different, radiating joy and vitality. She shared stories and pictures from her family\u2019s adventures to numerous National Parks, and her contagious laughter filled the trail. At one point I said, \u201cWow you really get around.\u201d  Her response, \u201cCancer was one of the worst and best things that has ever happened to me. It really puts things into perspective.\u201d Following her diagnosis, her family purchased a camper, and have been spending quality time exploring and adventuring in nature together.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019d like to think that Liz\u2019s experience on the challenge course was a catalyst for where she is today.  Regardless, I’m deeply grateful to have been a part of her journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To learn more about Move Beyond Surviving and upcoming trips check out their website, https:\/\/movebeyondsurviving.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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