“The whole purpose of the On River Time trip is to create an environment that offers the opportunity to speak life into children who for so long received the opposite.”

— Brodie Croyle, Big Oak Ranch

“When Pain Becomes Perspective”
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“When Pain Becomes Perspective”

This year’s keynote speaker for Casting Hope is ESPN Sideline Reporter and author of "Shatterproof", Lauren Sisler.

We recently shared that Lauren joined us at camp this summer and experienced firsthand the life-changing impact of On River Time. Read her own words about her experience and how "perspective is a gift".

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Be Part of Something Powerful
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Be Part of Something Powerful

This year’s Casting Hope is shaping up to be our most powerful night yet—and we are honored to welcome Lauren Sisler, ESPN reporter and author of Shatterproof, as our keynote speaker…

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Let’s Celebrate!
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Let’s Celebrate!

August 17th is National Nonprofit Day! Here are some ways you can show your love and support On River Time..

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Who Packed Your Toolkit?
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Who Packed Your Toolkit?

How did you get where you are today? Who gave you the life lessons that helped to ‘pack your toolkit’?

Kids of abuse and neglect deserve EVERY opportunity in life you and I have had…the same opportunities we strive to provide our own kids. Through your support, we are working to change the trajectory of kids' lives and break the cycle of abuse and neglect.

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Every Child Needs a Champion
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Every Child Needs a Champion

Spring is, by its very nature, filled with hope. What was once dead and dormant springs forth with new life. This metaphor not only applies to the new blooms emerging on the trees, but also to our weary souls as we eagerly await life’s return to normal after a year-long pandemic.

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