Casting for Recovery
Wellness and Fitness ServicesMontana, United States11-50 Employees
Casting for Recovery is a nonprofit organization in the wellness and fitness space that offers no-cost fly fishing retreats for women who are in treatment or recovery from breast cancer. The program combines breast cancer education and peer support with the therapeutic activity of fly fishing, aiming to provide inspiration, renewed energy for life, and healing connections with others and with nature. Its retreats are open to survivors of all ages and stages of treatment, and are facilitated at no cost to participants, addressing emotional and social aspects of recovery in addition to health education. Based in Bozeman, Montana, the organization was founded in 1996 by a breast reconstructive surgeon and a professional fly fisher, and operates as a national nonprofit with a focus on providing accessible, supportive experiences for women facing breast cancer. Recent developments include partnerships announced in 2024 and 2026 that expand CfR’s collaboration network, including a national sponsorship recognized as part of its 30th anniversary. These collaborations reflect the organization’s aim to broaden access and support through strategic alliances. CfR’s work places it within the broader spectrum of health-and-witness-based wellness programs, combining medical context with outdoor recreation to address the holistic needs of participants.