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Care Camps Celebrates 40^th Anniversary

and Announces Name Change to 

Care Camps Foundation

Care Camps is excited to announce the celebration of their 40^th Anniversary and an official name change, Care Camps Foundation.

Over the past four decades Care Camps Foundation raised more than $26 million to support pediatric oncology camps across the U.S and Canada. This past year, the foundation provided $2M of funding to 122 camps that touched the lives of over 26,000 children and families.

The 40^th Anniversary year will be marked with events and initiatives to celebrate the impact of the organization and further its vision to provide the opportunity for every child diagnosed with cancer to attend a pediatric oncology camp.

A special 40^th anniversary publication, fundraising initiatives, and commemorative events will be held throughout this year honoring Care Camps Foundation’s legacy and impact. 

Read the press release.

Gwynn Sullivan,

Care Camps Foundation Executive Director

"As we commemorate our 40th anniversary, we are thrilled to add a very important distinction to our name.

Care Camps has essentially functioned as a foundation, and we are pleased to announce our official name change as it reflects our evolution and growth.

We remain strongly committed to funding these special camps and believe that Care Camps Foundation more accurately encapsulates the scope and impact of our mission."

Mark Lemoine,

Care Camps Foundation Board Chair

"Reflecting on 40 years of service, we are incredibly grateful to all who have supported us on this journey.

Our 40th anniversary is a testament to the dedication and generosity of our donors, volunteers, staff, and other partners.



Together, we have accomplished so much, and we look forward to continuing our mission under the banner of Care Camps Foundation."

Hear from children, parents and medical staff at a pediatric oncology camp!

Watch the tw0-minute video below:

About Care Camps:

• Care Camps Foundation is dedicated to funding medically supervised pediatric oncology camps across the United States and Canada.

• Care Camps was originally founded in 1984 by a group of Kampgrounds of America (KOA) owners who began fundraising to support a few camps for children with cancer.

• Today, Care Camps Foundation continues their legacy and now funds over 120 pediatric oncology camps that give the healing power of community and the outdoors to thousands of children and families navigating a cancer journey.

• Care Camps supports camps who are members of the Children's Oncology Camping Association (COCA) which oversees their quality assurance and professional development.

• Together we aspire to bring the healing power of community and the outdoors to children living with cancer and their families by partnering with the outdoor industry, other businesses, foundations, and individuals to fund the camps.

To learn more, visit www.carecamps.org

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