On The Mend, Inc. (“OTM”) is dedicated to providing children recovering from illness, medical treatment or extraordinary life challenges with the opportunity to experience the therapeutic power of nature. We are a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, charitable, non-profit organization that is 100% donor-supported and comprised entirely of volunteers.

To fulfill our Mission, OTM hosts Wilderness/Wellness Retreats at various resort lodges in up-state Michigan. The Retreats provide a relaxed and positive environment in which the Participants (and a parent/guardian) are introduced to the fundamentals of various outdoor activities, with an emphasis on fly fishing. The Retreats also include an informal educational component intended to cultivate a commitment to environmental protection and stewardship. The Retreats are designed to provide the Participants with a healthy distraction from the illnesses, medical procedures and/or challenges they have battled, instill an appreciation of nature, and inspire the pursuit of an active and healthy outdoor lifestyle.