I discovered India by accident. I had no childhood dreams of the Taj Mahal. No vivid mental images of exploring the textures and colors of exotic markets. And, absolutely no desire to be swept up in a sea of cars, tuk-tuks, and cattle on a chaotic street. So, in February of 2012, when I landed in New Delhi as part of my 6-month Adventure of Hope, fear, rather than excitement, pulsed through my veins. The only reason I had agreed to come to India was because I didn’t want to be the chicken who left it out of my around the world volunteer trip

I could not have predicted how quickly I would fall in love with the richness of India’s culture, the warmth of her people, and the food – so good – that I now daydream about it, from the moment I leave until the day I return. India stretched me so far beyond my comfort zone that I was able to see myself and the world from a fresh perspective. Within days of arriving in 2012, I knew I wanted our first A Fresh Chapter Odyssey program to happen amidst the beautiful chaos of New Delhi. Since then, 48 cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers from across North America have started fresh with us in India. Perhaps, now, it’s your turn?

Apply Between June 15 – 30, 2018 To Join Our 2019 India Tribe

Important Program Details

• Program Dates: February 23 – March 9, 2019
• Program Location: New Delhi, India with a weekend trip to the Taj Mahal in Agra
• Applications Open: June 15 -30, 2018. Click here to apply.
• Important Links: Explore India Page, Program Details, FAQs, Video: Turning The Page To Possibility 

The vibrant, colorful city of New Delhi, India will be your home-away-from-home during the two-week India Odyssey Program. Alongside our experienced partners, you’ll spend your mornings volunteering with a local community project and your afternoons experiencing the best of the culture and connecting with people who can relate to what you’ve been through. Your time in India is part of our 6-month Odyssey framework. Through personalized support from our team – including on-the-ground support from our trained facilitators – and extensive online resources, our framework is designed to offer you a road map and an invitation to explore your life beyond cancer.

We know making a decision to join us in India can be a big leap out of your comfort zone, which is why we’ve created a Selection Process that gives you time to connect with our alumni selection team, reflect on what you’re looking for and receive the support you need, to determine if an Odyssey Program is right for you. We have fundraising support and scholarships available and an amazing team of program mentors who have been in your shoes and are excited to help you expand your story beyond cancer.

Please help us spread the word to the patients, survivors, and caregivers in your network who have been impacted by cancer and are looking for an opportunity to give back and discover renewed healing and purpose.