The Experience

An Experience is any excursion you can think of to take your mind off of cancer treatment; Like learning how to ride a horse or flying free through the air on a bungee cord or even in a balloon, anything that will help you feel like you, feel joy and Experience life.

Our Experience Specialists will help you craft your day of joy that suits you! All YOU do is show up!

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Experiences We Have Had the Pleasure to Give

Tracy A.

Tracy and his wife chartered a private fishing boat on Lake George.

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Bryan G.

Bryan and his wife soared in a hot air balloon ride over the Adirondacks.

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Karen R.

Karen and her family went ziplining at Hunter Mountain.

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Iteashia T.

Iteashia and her family sang along to Chris Brown live in concert at Albany’s MVP Arena.

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Judy C.

Judy and her husband enjoyed a relaxing stay at Mohonk Mountain House.

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Testimonials

  • "Since my cancer treatment started earlier this year, all I have wanted has been for my family, particularly my wife Sara and our 7-year-old daughter Mary, to remember life before chemo....Sunday, August 14th was different though. For the next few hours, I wasn’t a cancer patient, I wasn’t someone going through chemo, and I didn’t see that look of concern and fear in Sara and Mary’s eyes. For that night, we were just country music fans and we were all able to truly escape from cancer and chemo, even if just for a night. For that, I will always be grateful to Night Out For You. To think this organization was founded by Kate Hockford, a cancer patient herself, is by itself an inspiration to others fighting this disease. Night Out For You is a wonderful organization and what it provides to cancer patients and our families is absolutely priceless. Thank you for all you do. "

    - JIM K.

  • “Night Out for You” gave my family and I an experience of a lifetime. Since my cancer diagnosis, it hasn’t been easy to just relax and be carefree but on November 12th, cancer was not a thought that crossed my mind. This experience is something I will never forget. “Night Out for You” is an organization that gave me something I never thought I would have again, peace of mind, and for that I am forever grateful. "

    - DIANE R.

  • “I highly recommend that if you know someone battling cancer right now, to encourage him or her to send in an application to be a Night Out For You recipient - you will not be disappointed! I felt very special as we were treated like VIP. It was nice to enjoy a night out with my family and forget about cancer for the evening. Thank you to everyone involved with a Night Out For You!”

    - CAROL P.

  • "The kindness and generosity of the Night Out For You organization is something my family will forever be grateful for. From start to finish, we were treated like VIP's!...This day was so special to us all- it allowed us to forget for a few hours all of the stress surrounding my diagnosis and just enjoy being together as a family. It was an amazing day for us all and one we will never forget!”

    - JESSICA S.

  • “This organization allows people being treated for cancer to disconnect from the diagnosis for a time to enjoy something fun. My friend thought that I should apply for an experience. She also wrote that she knew that I would likely think it wasn't something I would want to make the ask for, but, she encouraged, you should. As I stared at the email that she sent with the attached application I realized she was right, I didn't want to make the ask. I dug deep and decided that maybe allowing someone else to take the helm and plan something for my family was a gift to me. It was hard to make the ask but the trip enabled us to regroup as a family, which is something I'll be forever grateful for.”

    — KATIE S.