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The Benchetler Fasani Foundation

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Providing connection to the outdoors & creative arts for those who have suffered hardship or loss. Nature Heals - Art Transforms #HealingThroughNature

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The Benchetler Fasani Foundation had the privilege of meeting four individuals for the `24 program.

Early in the year, the team at BFF envisioned a program that would offer a rejuvenating experience outdoors to local individuals who have experienced hardship. Inyo and Mono County provide beautiful terrain for outdoor adventures, but access does not look the same for everyone. The team at BFF curated a program that would help decrease barriers to various activities.

The foundation partnered with local businesses that provided the participants with appropriate gear and emotional/mental support so that they could feel confident and capable participating in new experiences. To read more about the few days that were well spent see the link in our bio for the link the journal entry on the BFF website.

Thank you @gregweavervideo and @sammy_deleo for capturing these moments. Thank you @sofa_de_flores for curating the program for the event. by @thebffoundation

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Day 2 of the Fall ‘24 program was spent with @yes_yogaeasternsierra. A morning of paddle boarding, a gentle restorative yoga flow, selfless act of picking up trash, a peaceful sound bath, breathwork, and healing meditation. taken in Mammoth Lakes, California by @thebffoundation

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Day 1 of 3 for our Fall ‘24 program ~ Spending healing and connected time in nature while climbing mountains physically and metaphorically with four of the most recent local participants. Thank you @sierramountainguides for leading the group to the top of Crystal Crag. taken in Mammoth Lakes, California by @thebffoundation

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Hope you didn’t miss the first ever Outside the Lines Community Speaker Series this weekend @winddriftstudios ♥️

We are so excited to be a part of this new monthly series, creating space for meaningful conversations, vulnerability, and connection with our community. We’re already looking forward to the next one!

✨ Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 5! We can’t wait to see you there and continue these conversations together!

#outsidethelines #bencheterfasanifoundation #winddriftstudio #communityconnection taken in Wind Drift Studios by @thebffoundation

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In partnership with Wind Drift Studios and Arc’teryx, we invite you to join us for their inaugural FREE evening event. Outside the Lines: Community Conversations Series, (TOMORROW) Saturday, October 10 at Wind Drift Studios.

📍 October 10 | Wind Drift Studios
🤝 In partnership with Wind Drift Studios + Arc’teryx
🚪 Doors open: 5:00 PM
🎤 Program begins: 5:30 PM
✨ Free community event — RSVP REQUIRED(winddriftstudios.com)
💛 Resilience • Vulnerability • Connection
🫶🏽 Personal stories featuring Kimmy Fasani Benchetler + Laurey Carlson, both Mammoth locals & breast cancer survivors💗

💬 Open conversation — ask questions, listen, share, and connect.
🫶 A space to feel seen, supported, and understood.

♥️ Join us for the first of a monthly series of conversations bringing our community together through stories, connection, and shared experiences.

More Outside the Lines events coming throughout the winter. Stay tuned to @winddriftstudios

📸 @toddglaser taken in Wind Drift Studios by @thebffoundation

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✨Outside the Lines: Presenting a New Community Conversation Series featuring speakers, films, and community connection.

✨First Event will take place October 10th, A Conversation on Breast Cancer, Motherhood, & Resilience

Join professional snowboarder Kimmy Fasani, and long time Mammoth local and mountain employee Laurey Carlson, both mothers and breast cancer survivors, for an intimate evening of storytelling, film, and conversation in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

🗓️ Saturday, October 10th, 2026
🕥 5:30pm-8pm, Doors open at 5pm
📍Wind Drift Studios, 94 Old Mammoth Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546

We’ll screen two short films - Chasing Sunshine, and Kimmy’s short film Beautiful Flaws, followed by a candid conversation about breast cancer, motherhood, identity, resilience, and the power of vulnerability and community.

An evening about more than cancer—about finding strength in unexpected places, navigating change, and continuing to live fully through life’s most challenging chapters.

Come for the films. Stay for the conversation. Leave feeling connected.
A Time for Community Connection
More than anything, this event is a chance to connect with friends - new and old - and celebrate our mountain community.

Please RSVP to let us know you’ll be there!

https://community-events.arcteryx.com/outsidethelines

✨ Keep an eye out for future Outside the Lines Events at Wind Drift Studios by @thebffoundation

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Want to see what The Benchetler Fasani Foundation has been up to this SUMMER? Be sure to use the link in our bio to SUBSCRIBE to our emails.

Our SUMMER RECAP NEWSLETTER is coming out early next week, and we can’t wait to share the stories and moments your support has made possible⛰️

#cancer #loss #grief #momentsofpeace #nature by @thebffoundation

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Getting away from the hustle, putting down the phone, and spending time in nature isn’t just a break, it’s an investment in your health.
Nature can help:

🧠 Reduce stress and mental fatigue
💭 Clear your mind and improve focus
❤️ Support heart health and circulation
🚶‍♂️ Encourage movement and physical activity
😴 Improve sleep and overall well being
✨ Give you the space to reset, recharge, and come back stronger

You can’t pour from an empty cup.

Sometimes you need to step away, breathe some fresh air, get your body moving, and let your mind slow down.

Your health deserves your attention too. 🌎💚

#NatureAndHealth #MentalHealth #PhysicalHealth #WorkLifeBalance by @thebffoundation

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Providing people facing hardships with the opportunity to get outside, experience nature, and momentarily set aside the weight of what they’re going through is something immeasurable .

Through rock climbing, people have the chance to be fully present, to challenge themselves, connect with others, and simply live in the moment. The impact of these experiences is difficult to put into words.

Here at the BFF Foundation, we see the incredible benefits these experiences can provide, and we consider it an honor to help make them possible.

Sometimes, a day in the outdoors can be more than an adventure… it can be a moment of healing, connection, and hope. ❤️🧗‍♂️🌿

Thanks for following & for being a part of making these moments happen♥️ by @thebffoundation

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We believe when you immerse yourself in creativity, whether you’re painting, drawing, sculpting, or simply appreciating art… your body responds✨
Stress hormones begin to decrease, your nervous system starts to settle, and your mind shifts away from the constant worry and into the present moment. Creating art isn’t just an escape; it’s a form of transformation 🎨

A Hero’s Journey
By @chrisbenchetler by @thebffoundation

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Just a few minutes outside each day can boost serotonin, a brain chemical linked to a better mood, sharper focus, and feeling more energized.

When life feels heavy, a little sunshine won’t solve everything, but it can be a gentle way to support your well being ☀️ by @thebffoundation

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