RELENTLESS OUTDOORS

By Brian Cook, Founder

Relentless Outdoors Foundation started in 2020 with one goal in mind. We wanted to give young men and women who have been recently affected by childhood cancer, a dream opportunity to go on a Texas hunting or fishing dream trip.

When I was 12 years old, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. In my young mind, the only thing worse than undergoing chemotherapy and radiation was that my doctor wouldn’t let me go down to my family’s ranch. I had always loved hunting, fishing, or any chance to spend time in the outdoors. Seven months later, I was in remission, and the first thing I did was head to South Texas with my dad.

I was, and still am, very fortunate to have a place to do what I love. I was also extremely blessed to have such amazing support from friends and family. It was the support and encouragement of so many wonderful people during this difficult time that inspired me to want to give back. I knew that I couldn’t be the only sick kid who just wanted to get away and spend time outdoors. So Relentless Outdoors Foundation was born.

Over the last 3 years, we’ve had the opportunity to put together some incredible hunts for childhood cancer survivors. Our goal is not just the hunt, but getting these kids and their families, who have gone through so much, an opportunity to get away and enjoy the outdoors. We’ve had support from some amazing ranches who have partially or fully donated hunts and accommodations. We couldn’t do it without them!

Relentless Outdoors is always on the lookout for young men and women who have recently gone into remission or may still be in the fight. Giving them a chance to get away from it all and spend time in the outdoors is why we are here. For more information on how to recommend a child or to support our mission, go to relentlessoutdoorsfoundation.com.

“He comes alongside us during hard times, and before you know it, he brings us alongside someone else who is going through hard times, so that we can be there for them, just as God was there for us. We have plenty of hard times that come from following Jesus, but no more than the good times of his healing comfort. We get a full measure of that too.”

2 Corinthians 1: 4 - 5