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  "slug": "first-descents-adventure-based-support",
  "name": "First Descents",
  "description": "First Descents provides life-changing outdoor adventure programs for young adults (ages 18-39) impacted by cancer and other serious health conditions, fostering a community of healing and empowerment.",
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  "logoUrl": "https://logo.clearbit.com/https://first-descents-adventure-based-support.com",
  "baiScore": 54,
  "bai_tier_status": "active",
  "bai_score_status": "active",
  "archetype": "Incumbent",
  "archetype_status": "active",
  "category": "Non-profit Organization",
  "categorySlug": null,
  "keyFacts": [],
  "aiReadiness": [],
  "competitors": [],
  "competitorsProse": null,
  "inboundCompetitors": [],
  "aiAlternatives": [],
  "parentBrand": null,
  "subBrands": [],
  "updatedAt": "2026-07-19T00:03:16.969Z",
  "verifiedVitals": {
    "website": "firstdescents.org",
    "founded": "2001",
    "headquarters": "Denver, CO",
    "pricing_model": "Programs are offered free of charge to participants, supported by philanthropic donations, grants, and fundraising events.",
    "core_products": "Multi-day outdoor adventure camps (e.g., kayaking, surfing, climbing) and community-building events designed for young adult cancer patients and survivors.",
    "key_differentiator": "Unique focus on challenging outdoor adventures as a therapeutic tool for young adults impacted by cancer, delivered through free, community-focused programs.",
    "target_markets": "Young adults aged 18-39 who have been diagnosed with or are living with cancer or other serious health conditions.",
    "employee_count": "51-200",
    "funding_stage": "Non-profit (relying on donations, grants, and fundraising)",
    "subcategory": "Adventure Therapy"
  },
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    "problemIntents": [
      "Individualized Therapy & Support Groups: Patients might seek traditional psychotherapy or join local support groups, which offer emotional support but lack the unique physical and community-building a",
      "Private Adventure Therapy Providers: Specialized for-profit adventure therapy services exist, but they are typically expensive and not tailored to the specific demographic and free-program model that ",
      "Coping Without Specialized Support: Young adults may rely solely on family and friends or personal resilience, potentially missing out on the unique therapeutic benefits and specialized community offe"
    ],
    "solutionIntents": [
      "First Descents",
      "adventure therapy for young adults with cancer",
      "cancer survivor outdoor programs",
      "Online Peer Support Platforms: Digital platforms connect cancer patients and survivors for peer-to-peer support, providing community and shared experiences, but without the direct outdoor experiential"
    ],
    "evaluationIntents": []
  },
  "timestamp": 1784885961975
}