Act of Kindness
Acts of kindness are meant to address the increased moments of need that families encounter when dealing with a cancer diagnosis, whatever that might include.
Transportation
Summit Quest owns and operates a passenger van that is used to help patients reach their treatment appointments. We also provides other resources, such as gas cards.
Outdoor Adventure Trips
We enjoy leading groups of young people and families on various outdoor adventure trips that are designed to allow participants to work together and share an experience that highlights the strength held inside each of us. All trips are led by a certified outdoor professional and take place in a positive and supportive environment. Adventures include: Rock Climbing, Rappelling, Canoeing, Paddle Boarding, White Water Rafting, Backpacking, and Camping.
The Campfire Scholarship
Each year, Summit Quest selects a group of individuals to receive $1,000 scholarships to aid them along post-secondary educational pursuits while facing the effects of a cancer diagnosis. Recipients can be facing a cancer diagnosis directly or have an immediate family member affected by the disease.
Team Tiger Flight
Partnering with our friends at the Tiger Flight Foundation and EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association), Summit Quest offers families facing cancer the opportunity to spend a day leaving their worries behind. Families meet at local Richard B. Russell airport where they spend the day enjoying free flights around Rome. Each flight offers participants the feeling of freedom and a chance to feel in control of their direction in life.
Circle at the Summit
A youth focus support group for children ages 6-17 who are facing cancer directly or who have a parent or loved one affected by cancer. Meetings involve an interactive program and art projects that promote self-expression and emotional support, as well as a safe space to ask questions. Support is also provided to children and families who are unable to attend the meetings through the distribution and follow up with educational and support resources.
Base Camp Family Retreat
Summit Quest gathers our families together each year for our annual Base Camp family retreat. This full day event includes cookouts, fishing, yard games, and interactive stations that are both fun and educational for the children and families that participate.