Casting for Recovery Fundraiser
Casting for Recovery (CfR), a nationwide non-profit organization, is thrilled to present a fundraising event at Sage Lodge in Pray on Tuesday, August 19th beginning at 5:30 pm. CfR will host the Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T)—an exciting evening that will replace their 2024 event at Sage, the Drift Boat Drive-In. While last year’s gathering was held outdoors, this year they're moving the celebration inside the lodge for a more intimate and elevated experience.
Founded in 1996 in Vermont, Casting for Recovery (CfR) was born from a simple yet powerful idea: to offer women with breast cancer the therapeutic benefits of nature, movement, and connection through the gentle art of fly fishing. What began as a grassroots effort to serve a small group of women has grown into a nationally recognized nonprofit, providing oncology-informed fly fishing retreats across the United States. The organization will celebrate its 30th anniversary next year.
The program blends expert fly fishing instruction with emotional support and medical guidance in a nurturing, community-centered setting. Each retreat is free of charge and designed specifically for women at any stage of breast cancer treatment or recovery. The two-and-a-half-day experience offers more than just a weekend away—it provides empowerment, hope, and healing with long-lasting benefits after the final cast.
In 2017, Casting for Recovery relocated its national headquarters from Vermont to Bozeman, aligning the organization more closely with the heart of the fly fishing community and its many passionate supporters. With one in eight women diagnosed in the United States, the organization is committed to expanding its outreach efforts.
As of 2025, CfR operates a network of up to 60 retreats annually, serving more than 900 women each year through the dedication of volunteer medical professionals, fly fishing guides, and program coordinators. With over 12,500 women served through 1,000 total retreats in all 50 states since its founding, Casting for Recovery remains committed to ensuring that no woman faces breast cancer alone and that all have the opportunity to find strength, peace, and renewal on the water. Though all women diagnosed with breast cancer at any age or stage are welcome to participate, CfR is committed to helping women from underserved communities, including women of color (including Alaskan and Hawaiian natives), low-income or uninsured women, military women and those in rural areas.
During this year’s fundraising event, guests will enjoy a buffet-style dinner in the Sage Grill, along with a signature Casting for Recovery cocktail, leather branding station, live music, and a silent auction featuring premium outdoor gear, artwork, and unforgettable local experiences. The evening will culminate with a powerful and inspiring lineup of F3T films in the Yellowstone Room.
This new format brings the community together in a beautiful indoor setting while still capturing the energy and heart of the original Drift Boat Drive-In. Tickets are limited to just 100 guests, making this an exclusive evening dedicated to storytelling, connection, and supporting CfR’s mission to bring healing to women facing breast cancer through nature and community.
Tiffany Greene, Casting for Recovery’s Community Engagement Manager, is currently seeking event sponsors and local partners who would like to get involved in making this night a success. From in-kind donations to sponsorship opportunities, there are many ways to support the event and help bring healing to more women in Montana and beyond.
For more information, to make a contribution, or to sponsor the event, please contact Greene by email at tiffany.greene@castingforrecovery.com or call (413) 672-1297.