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A letter from Steve Drabek, president
DEAR FRIEND,
When people ask why I am so passionate about Idaho2Fly, I tell them about the
impact this organization had on my life in those early years when I was learning to
cope with having cancer.
It’s no exaggeration to say that the retreat experience changed my life, giving me a
new perspective and outlook. Finding myself both newly retired and navigating a
cancer diagnosis, Idaho2Fly also gave me an important opportunity to give back and
help other men facing the same fears, challenges and battles I was facing. I quickly
found meaningful ways I could volunteer and serve to support men fighting cancer.
I had no idea back in 2019 that by 2025 I’d have the humbling privilege to serve as
President of Idaho2Fly. These years with Idaho2Fly have been one of the most
rewarding periods of my life. Together with a wonderful team of dedicated
volunteers, we have worked hard to provide new and meaningful activities for our
guests to stay connected and feel supported throughout the year, apart from their
initial retreat experience. These activities include: numerous fishing outings, Hawks
Baseball Night, fly-fishing workshops, watercolor classes, photography classes and
so much more ... all at no cost for our guests. We also began bi-weekly coffee
gatherings so men could meet regularly to form friendships, support each other, stay
connected and continue to share their experiences.
Providing much needed support and programs free of charge to men fighting cancer
requires funding. That’s where you come in! In the past, we’ve relied heavily on
hosting large events to raise funds. But large events require extensive volunteer time
and energy, putting stress on limited resources and often pull our focus away from
what we do best — providing hands-on support and programs to men with cancer.
To help reduce our dependence on large scale fundraising events, we are excited to
launch our new 2FLY GIVING PARTNER initiative — a way for friends, supporters and
community members to make a lasting impact through regular monthly donations.
Your monthly support will enable us to focus more quality time and effort on what
matters most — serving and supporting men with cancer.
If you’re already a regular donor, THANK YOU! Your steadfast generosity has made it
possible for us to increase our capacity to serve more men each year. Because of
supporters like you we’ve grown from hosting just one retreat in the beginning to five
retreats this year! We hope you will make another gift today.
If Idaho2Fly has touched your life — or the life of someone you know — would you
consider becoming a 2FLY GIVING PARTNER today? Your monthly gift of $10, $25,
$50 or more will help us continue to offer free life-changing retreats and support
programs to men who need them. One-time gifts are also deeply appreciated —
every contribution helps to make a difference in the lives of men fighting cancer!
With heart-felt thanks,
Steve
P.S. Your support truly matters for men fighting cancer, and we hope you will make a gift today. Sign up for monthly gifts of $10, $25 or $50 or make a one-time gift in an amount that is significant to you. You can help changes lives. Thank you!