We must be willing to let go of the life we had planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us. ~ Joseph Campbell

It is the perfect time of year to contemplate how you want to start fresh in your life. Perhaps it’s time to step beyond the borders of your cancer story and share a meaningful volunteer travel experience with us?

In addition to our first program in Costa Rica this March, our fall line-up is going to be incredible. Today, we are thrilled to confirm our return to Cape Town, South Africa and our second program in Lima, Peru in partnership with Eli Lilly and Lilly’s Connecting Hearts Abroad Program. Here are the AFC international program dates for 2017:

• Costa Rica Odyssey (March 5-18, 2017)
• South Africa Odyssey (September 23 – October 7, 2017)
• Peru Odyssey (November 4-18, 2017)

If you are interested in South Africa or Peru, mark your calendars. Applications will be open February 8-15, 2017. Preference will be given to those who apply early! It’s the only time this year when you can apply once and be considered for one or both of the fall programs. To get the application link delivered to your inbox as soon as it’s live, make sure you’re signed up here: A Fresh Chapter Odyssey Tribe.

We know cancer can bring a world of challenge, difficulty, and sometimes isolation – now it’s time to reclaim your story, reimagine your future, and reconnect with yourself and the world.

A Fresh Chapter’s mission to heal the emotional scars of cancer through volunteering, meaningful travel and programs designed to reframe adversity and redefine what’s possible. To learn more about the inspiring experiences ahead in both South Africa and Peru, visit our International Odyssey Program page.

Our Odyssey Programs are open to men and women impacted by cancer – either as a patient or a caregiver – and include both an unforgettable volunteer travel experience as well as extensive support, tools, and resources before and after your trip to help you heal the emotional scars of cancer and reimagine your next chapter.

To sign up to be the first to hear when applications open, click here.