VICTORY TRIPS
– Ryan Teixeira, Founder
Victory Trips


About Victory Trips
“Victory Trips” are designed to give a recovering patient an opportunity to experience a time of recuperation doing something they have dreamed of.
Who Qualifies
Young adults 18 and over of verifiable catastrophic disease are eligible for a potential Victory Trip. Candidates cannot have had a trip from another organization. You must have completed treatment and be cleared by a medical professional to be eligible. Trips are approved on a case-by-case basis pending board approval.
If you don’t qualify for 17 Strong, please see this list of other organizations that may be able to help.
Referring
Medical professionals, parents, spouses or anyone with a detailed knowledge of the candidate’s current medical condition may refer. Please have your medical professional contact 17 Strong at info@17-strong.org for a potential Victory Trip. Trips are approved on a case-by-case basis pending board approval.
What You Can Do on a Victory Trip
Ryan’s desire was for a trip to recover from trauma of fighting debilitating disease. A Victory Trip could potentially be a trip or experience. Scroll down to view some of the past Victory Trips!
Fulfilled Victory Trips!
Testimonials
“This was my first true international trip, so naturally I chose to go big. It was a great way for me to test myself after going through so much. It was confirmation that I was back to full health again. An incredible experience to celebrate a great victory!” – Jimmy
“What 17 strong did for me meant a lot, the timing couldn’t be better after battling cancer and losing my left arm. It felt really really good to get away and try to forget all the issues going on back home.” – Tobias
“Because of 17 Strong and Ryan Teixeira’s dream, my wife and I were able to experience Alaska’s breathtaking beauty, spend much-needed restful time together, and celebrate recovery.” – Ryan
“I think everyone going through cancer should get an opportunity like this. This trip was in the top five best things I have experienced in my life!” – Mellissa
“This trip felt like closing the door on a long and difficult fight. Our lives were put on hold, this trip was the end of that. It gave us a chance to finally take a breath and get back to normal.” – John
“I think everyone going through cancer should get an opportunity like this. This trip was in the top five best things i have experienced in my life!” – Mellissa
Other Organizations
Dream Makers
Granting wishes to create meaning and memories for terminally ill adults and their families in San Luis Obispo.
Make-A-Wish Tri-Counties
Granting wishes to children (ages 2-17) diagnosed with a critical illness in Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties (chapter of Make-A-Wish). Email pmullins@tri-counties.wish.org for more info.
Jack’s Helping Hand
Provide financial support, programs and resources to support families and children in times of crisis.
Along Comes Hope
Provide support through financial assistance with travel for treatment, creative emotional support programs and advocacy to promote policy changes, awareness and education.
Cancer Fitness Program
Avila Beach Athletic Club Cancer Well-fit is a free, small group, ten-week exercise program designed to help the first-year cancer survivor build muscle, improve self-esteem and develop a fitness program to continue a healthy lifestyle.
Dream Foundation
Serving terminally-ill adults and their families by providing end-of-life Dreams that offer inspiration, comfort and closure.

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