Multi-year partnership combines $750K commitment and employee engagement to help the national non-profit advance holistic wellness for young adults impacted by cancer and other serious health conditions.
BOULDER, Colo., May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vytalogy Wellness, a leader in modern wellness, today announced its ongoing partnership with First Descents (FD), a national nonprofit that provides free, life-changing outdoor adventures for young adults (18–45) impacted by cancer, multiple sclerosis, and other serious health conditions.
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