Causes: Health, Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines

Mission: Healing winds creates lasting memories for individuals with cancer, and their loved ones, through the therapeutic experience of sailing. We believe that sailing provides relief for individuals living with cancer. Our sailing excursions are refreshing, relaxing, and spirit-lifting. We provide an opportunity to rebuild courage, love and relationships and we strive to create lasting memories. We thank our generous supporters who afford us the ability to provide each sail at no cost to our guests.

Target demographics: Those living with cancer - the person themself, their loved ones, and caregivers.

Direct beneficiaries per year: 620 individuals living with cancer

Geographic areas served: Burlington, Vermont and docks at the Burlington Community Boathouse Marina

Programs: Since our launch in 2014, we have provided free sailing excursions for over 2500 guests at healing winds, we know the experience of having cancer can be a lonely journey, not only for patients, but for friends and family too. The stress, anxiety and uncertainty of cancer can be exhausting at times. We believe in the importance of taking time to celebrate life's beauty together and we do so by providing a unique, therapeutic and recreational experience for the whole family.