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# Care Camps Foundation

Hope for a bright and healthy future for children with cancer.

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- [KOA, Care Camps Foundation Tour Dynamax Facility](https://carecamps.org/koa-care-camps-foundation-tour-dynamax-facility/) - {{post_title}} Great camping experiences don’t happen by accident, Forest River said in a recent LinkedIn post. It is the result of an entire ecosystem working together that includes manufacturers, campground operators, industry partners, dealers, suppliers and nonprofit organizations, all contributing to the experiences and memories families make on the road. That was the focus of a
- [Care Camps Foundation Unveils 23-Member Young Professionals Board](https://carecamps.org/care-camps-unveils-23-member-young-professionals-board/) - {{post_title}} Care Camps Foundation is proud to announce the confirmed members of its inaugural Young Professionals Board. The group of emerging leaders from across the outdoor hospitality, RV, camping, recreation and business communities will help lead fundraising, community engagement and special events supporting camp experiences for children with cancer across the United States and Canada, according
- [Glamp for Camps: A Simple Way to Create Meaningful Impact](https://carecamps.org/glamp-for-camps-a-simple-way-to-create-meaningful-impact/) - {{post_title}} Glamp for Camps gives glamping properties a simple way to support children with cancer by funding life-changing camp experiences. Invite guests to be part of something meaningful and turn every stay into a moment of real impact. Turn Every Stay Into Something Bigger Across the United States and Canada, thousands of children with cancer
- [Care Camps Foundation Teaming with Unique Camping + Marine](https://carecamps.org/care-camps-foundation-teaming-with-unique-camping-marine/) - {{post_title}} Written by: RV News Staff RV and marine care and maintenance supplier Unique Camping + Marine has partnered with Care Camps Foundation to financially support the foundation’s efforts and encourage its customers to do so as well. Camp Camps said Unique Camping + Marine will make ongoing corporate contributions to the foundation and engage
- [Capitol Talk: RVDA, Care Camps Launch ‘Compete for Kids’](https://carecamps.org/capitol-talk-rvda-care-camps-launch-compete-for-kids/) - Care Camps Foundation and the RV Dealers Association announced the return of the Compete for Kids fundraiser drive. This year’s event will build on the success of last year’s, by working to support the work done by Care Camps in supporting kids and families battling cancer, giving them a badly-needed bit of normalcy during a difficult time in
- [Lightspeed Backs Care Camps’ ‘Compete for Kids Campaign’](https://carecamps.org/lightspeed-backs-care-camps-compete-for-kids-campaign/) - {{post_title}} Written by: RV Business Staff MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Care Camps Foundation, a nonprofit supporting medically supervised pediatric oncology camps, is proud to announce Lightspeed as a Gold Sponsor of the 2026 Compete for Kids campaign, a national fundraising effort for Care Camps Foundation held in June during National Camping Month, according to a press release. In Partnership with
- [Care Camps, RVDA Partner in ‘Compete for Kids’ Campaign](https://carecamps.org/care-camps-rvda-partner-in-compete-for-kids-campaign/) - {{post_title}} FAIRFAX, Va. – Care Camps Foundation is pleased to announce the 2026 Compete for Kids campaign taking place June 2026, in partnership with the National RV Dealers Association (RVDA). The month-long fundraising campaign will take place during National Camping Month and RV dealerships across the country are invited to join in a friendly competition to support pediatric oncology camps. Compete for Kids was initially launched in 2025 as a simple and engaging
- [Canadian RVA Raises $80,000 for Care Camps Foundation](https://carecamps.org/canadian-rva-raises-80000-for-care-camps-foundation/) - {{post_title}} BURLINGTON, Ontario – The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) is proud to announce that its year-long 50th Anniversary RV Giveaway campaign has raised more than $80,000 in support of Care Camps Canada, a charity dedicated to providing outdoor camp experiences for children living with cancer and their families, according to a press release. Launched as part
- [Care Camps Foundation Launches Young Professionals Board](https://carecamps.org/care-camps-foundation-launches-young-professionals-board/) - {{post_title}} BILLINGS, Mont. – Care Camps Foundation announces the official launch of its first Young Professionals Board in the organization’s history, marking a strategic step forward in engaging the next generation of outdoor industry leaders. The national board will focus on advancing industry awareness, strengthening fundraising efforts, and supporting corporate development across the United States, according to
- [Glamping with Purpose](https://carecamps.org/glamping-with-purpose/) - {{post_title}} How Your Love of the Outdoors Helps Kids with Cancer Heal By Jenna Berneck, Development Director Care Camps Foundation For so many of us, glamping offers more than a getaway — it’s a chance to breathe, to reconnect, and to feel renewed by the beauty of the outdoors. Whether it’s sipping coffee beside a
- [Crawford, Ingrassia Named to Care Camps Foundation Board ](https://carecamps.org/crawford-ingrassia-named-to-care-camps-foundation-board/) - {{post_title}} BILLINGS, Mont. — Care Camps Foundation, the only national nonprofit dedicated exclusively to funding pediatric oncology camps across the United States and Canada, is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors: Molly Bell Crawford and Phil Ingrassia. Molly Bell Crawford serves as Vice President of Human Resources at
- [Care Camps Foundation Asking for Year-End Donations](https://carecamps.org/care-camps-foundation-asking-for-year-end-donations/) - {{post_title}} Care Camps Foundation is conducting a year-end fundraising effort to support pediatric oncology camps across the United States and Canada while expressing appreciation to donors who have contributed throughout the year. “We are very grateful to all the generous individuals and companies who have donated to support our mission this year,” said Gwynn Sullivan, executive
- [CRVA Honoured with We Care Corporate Award from Care Camps Foundation](https://carecamps.org/crva-recognized-with-care-camps-award/) - {{post_title}} Written by: RVDN Staff Burlington, ON – December 11, 2025 – The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) was recently honoured with the We Care Corporate Award from Care Camps Foundation, recognizing the Association’s year-long fundraising and awareness initiative supporting pediatric oncology camps across Canada. The award was presented to CRVA’s President Shane Devenish during the RV Dealers Association (RVDA) Convention in Las
- [Care Camps Foundation Thanks the RV Industry](https://carecamps.org/care-camps-foundation-thanks-the-rv-industry/) - {{post_title}} By Gwynn SullivanRVBusiness – November/December 2025 Gwynn B. Sullivan, MSN, is the Executive Director of the Care Camps Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that raises funds to support specialized oncology camps across the United States and Canada. These programs serve thousands of children on a cancer journey, bringing them and their families the healing power
- [Care Camps Foundation Presents Annual We Care Awards](https://carecamps.org/care-camps-foundation-presents-annual-we-care-awards/) - {{post_title}} At this year’s Kampgrounds of America (KOA) Convention in Raleigh, North Carolina, Nov. 17-20, Care Camps Foundation presented its annual We Care Awards during the closing evening celebration. Since 2009, these recognitions have been given each year to individuals, KOA campgrounds and corporations for their outstanding service and support of Care Camps Foundation’s mission. The awards and recipients
- [Campers Inn Receives Recognition for Support of Care Camps](https://carecamps.org/campers-inn-receives-recognition-for-support-of-care-camps/) - {{post_title}} Campers Inn RV, the nation’s largest family-operated RV dealership group, has been honored once again for its outstanding commitment to making a difference in the lives of children battling cancer. During the Spotlight on Excellence Lunch at the 2025 RVDA Convention/Expo, the Care Camp Foundation recognized Campers Inn RV for contributing more than $1
- [RVDA Recognizes RV Dealer ‘Compete for Kids’ Fundraisers](https://carecamps.org/rvda-recognizes-rv-dealer-compete-for-kids-fundraisers/) - {{post_title}} LAS VEGAS – Care Camps Foundation is announced in a press release the top fundraisers of the RVDA Compete for Kids campaign that were recognized at the RV Dealers Convention in Las Vegas. This friendly fundraising competition brought together RV dealerships from across the United States to support children with cancer through the healing
- [Independence Bank Awards Care Camps Foundation With Donation Check](https://carecamps.org/independence-bank-awards-care-camps-foundation-with-donation-check/) - Independence Bank Awards Care Camps Foundation With Donation Check Independence Bank of Havre, Montana, presented Care Camps Foundation with a donation check for $4,738.60 at the annual Fore the Kids golf tournament hosted by Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) in Billings, Montana, on Sept. 12. Independence Bank donates funds to Care Camps Foundation through its Spirit Debit Card Program. Each
- [Dec-O-Art Makes $4.5K Donation to Care Camps Foundation](https://carecamps.org/dec-o-art-makes-4-5k-donation-to-care-camps-foundation/) - Dec-O-Art Makes $4.5K Donation to Care Camps Foundation ELKHART, Ind. – Dec-O-Art, The Label Experts, celebrated its first donation to Care Camps Foundation, kicking off an ongoing partnership to support children and families affected by cancer, according to a press release. The contribution of over $4,500 is the first of many annual donations through this
- [Care Camps Fdn. to be Featured on ‘Designing Spaces of Hope’](https://carecamps.org/care-camps-fdn-to-be-featured-on-design-spaces-of-hope/) - Care Camps Fdn. to be Featured on ‘Designing Spaces of Hope’ Watch the Episode BILLINGS, Mont. – Care Camps Foundation, a national non-profit organization that funds pediatric oncology camps across the United States and Canada, is pleased to announce it will be featured on “Designing Spaces of Hope,” airing on Lifetime TV, Wednesday, September 24,
- [Truma Donates Portable Refrigerator/Freezers to Care Camps](https://carecamps.org/truma-donates-portable-refrigerator-freezers-to-care-camps/) - Truma Donates Portable Refrigerator/Freezers to Care Camps ELKHART, Ind. – Truma North America is proud to announce a significant donation to Care Camps Foundation, elevating their mission to give joy, hope and the healing power of the outdoors to children with cancer and their families at medically supervised pediatric oncology camps. Truma North America, a
- [Canadian RV Association Celebrates 50 Years of Leadership](https://carecamps.org/canadian-rv-association-celebrates-50-years-of-leadership/) - BURLINGTON, Ont. – The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) marks its 50th anniversary in 2025, celebrating five decades of advocacy, innovation, and dedication to the Canadian RV industry, according to a release. CRVA was formed in 1975 by a group of dedicated industry leaders who recognized the need for a unified voice to represent Canadian RV manufacturers
- [Banking Industry Awards Funds to Care Camps Foundation](https://carecamps.org/banking-industry-awards-funds-to-care-camps-foundation/) - Banking Industry Awards Funds to Care Camps Foundation The Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of Des Moines and Independence Bank of Montana grants $10,000 to fund camps for children with cancer across the United States and Canada. Independence Bank presents $10,000 check to Care Camps Foundation. Billings, MT - The Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB)
- [Care Camps Foundation Announces New Board of Directors Members](https://carecamps.org/care-camps-foundation-announces-new-board-of-directors-members/) - Care Camps Foundation Announces New Board of Directors Members Billings, MT—Care Camps Foundation, the only national nonprofit whose sole purpose is to fund pediatric oncology camps across the United States and Canada, is pleased to announce two new members serving on the Board of Directors. Jeff Hirsch, Owner and CEO of Campers Inn RV, and
- [Glamping Business Connections announces collaboration with Care Camps Foundation](https://carecamps.org/glamping-business-connections-announces-collaboration-with-care-camps-foundation/) - Glamping Business Connections announces collaboration with Care Camps Foundation Glamping Business Connections, a leading online directory and community for the glamping industry, is proud to announce its collaboration with Care Camps Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to giving children with cancer the healing experience of medically supervised camps. This partnership unites the luxury outdoor hospitality industry with
- [CCRVA: Canadian Camping & RV Month Returns This June](https://carecamps.org/ccrva-canadian-camping-rv-month-returns-this-june/) - As the summer season approaches, Canadians are invited to reconnect with nature, support local businesses and celebrate the great outdoors during Canadian RV & Camping Month, taking place nationwide throughout the month of June 2025, according to a press release. Hosted by the Canadian Camping and RV Association (CCRVA), Canadian RV & Camping Month is a month-long
- [Capitol Talk: RV Industry Rallies in Support of Care Camps](https://carecamps.org/capitol-talk-rv-industry-rallies-in-support-of-care-camps/) - In this episode of RVBusiness Capitol Talk, the executive director and three board members of the Care Camps Foundation talk about the endearing mission of the organization, which raises funds so children with cancer can enjoy a summer camp experience. Joining Rick Kessler and Sherm Goldenberg of RVBusiness are: Gwynn Sullivan, executive director of the
- [KOA Parks to Host ‘Big Weekend’ to Support Care Camps](https://carecamps.org/koa-parks-to-host-big-weekend-to-support-care-camps/) - Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) is preparing to host Care Camps Big Weekend at 376 participating campgrounds throughout North America. Now in its 18th year, the event kicks off camping season while raising funds for the Care Camps Foundation, which provides medically supervised pediatric oncology camps for children with cancer, according to a press release. During the weekend,
- [RV Business Capitol Talk Discusses RVDA and 'Compete for Kids' Fundraiser ](https://carecamps.org/rv-business-capitol-talk-discusses-rvda-and-compete-for-kids-fundraiser/) - In this episode of RVBusiness Capitol Talk, Gwynn Sullivan and Jenna Berneck of the Care Camps Foundation and Phil Ingrassia of the RV Dealers Association (RVDA) explain a new fundraiser initiative called “Compete for Kids.” September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month; in honor, RVDA and Care Camps Foundation are cooking up a little friendly competition –
- [Ecolink Launches ‘Caring Chemicals’ to Support ‘Care Camps’](https://carecamps.org/ecolink-launches-caring-chemicals-to-support-care-camps/) - Ecolink Launches ‘Caring Chemicals’ to Support ‘Care Camps’ Ecolink, Inc., is pleased to announce the launch of “Caring Chemicals” to support children with cancer in partnership with the Care Camps Foundation, the only national nonprofit that solely funds 125 pediatric oncology camps across the United States and Canada, according to a press release. Ecolink, a leading
- [Transforming Lives Together: How Fundraising and Industry Support Drive Care Camps Foundation’s Mission](https://carecamps.org/transforming-lives-together-how-fundraising-and-industry-support-drive-care-camps-foundations-mission-2/) - In its 40th year, Care Camps Foundation is marking a milestone that reflects a legacy of support for children with cancer, aiming to bring hope and healing through the outdoor experiences of specialized pediatric oncology camps. In an exclusive interview with Modern Campground, Erica Lanter, communications director for Care Camps Foundation, shared the organization’s journey since its
- [Forest River, Inc. Celebrates Million Dollar Milestone to Care Camps Foundation, Renews Partnership](https://carecamps.org/forest-river-inc-celebrates-million-dollar-milestone-to-care-camps-foundation-renews-partnership/) - Billings, MTN - Forest River Inc., North America’s largest manufacturer of recreational vehicles, cargo trailers, pontoon boats, buses, vans, and commercial vehicles, is proud to announce it is renewing its partnership with Care Camps Foundation. This announcement was made as part of the celebration marking Forest River surpassing the $1M milestone in cumulative donations. In
- [Care Camps Foundation Celebrates Significant Milestone with Legacy Partner Kampgrounds of America](https://carecamps.org/care-camps-foundation-celebrates-significant-milestone-with-legacy-partner-kampgrounds-of-america/) - Billings, MT - Care Camps Foundation, a national non-profit dedicated to bringing the healing power of the outdoors to children living with cancer, is thrilled to announce a landmark achievement in partnership with Kampgrounds of America (KOA). Since its inception, KOA Inc. and campgrounds have raised over $20 million to support the mission of Care
- [Care Camps Announces New Board of Directors Officers](https://carecamps.org/care-camps-announces-new-board-of-directors-officers/) - Care Camps Announces New Board of Directors Officers Billings, MT – Care Camps, a national non-profit foundation that funds over 120 pediatric oncology camps across the U.S. and Canada, is pleased to announce their new slate of Board of Directors officers for 2024. “We are grateful for the enthusiastic support and time commitment our new
- [PCOA, Care Camps Fdn. Partnership to ‘Compete for Kids!’](https://carecamps.org/pcoa-care-camps-fdn-partnership-to-compete-for-kids/) - The Care Camps Foundation, the only national nonprofit that solely funds pediatric oncology camps across the United States and Canada, is pleased to team up with the Pennsylvania Campground Owners Association (PCOA) to Compete for Kids!, according to a press release.September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month; in honor, PCOA and Care Camps Foundation are cooking up a
- [RVDA and Care Camps Foundation Team Up](https://carecamps.org/rvda-and-care-camps-foundation-team-up/) - Care Camps Foundation will team up with RVDA on a fundraising competition called Compete for Kids! September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month. In honor of the month, RVDA and Care Camps Foundation are hosting the friendly competition. Participating RV dealerships nationwide will compete with each other in raising funds to send kids with cancer to
- [Dec-O-Art, Care Camps Foundation Team Up for Kids in Need](https://carecamps.org/dec-o-art-care-camps-foundation-team-up-for-kids-in-need/) - ELKHART, Ind. – Dec-O-Art is proud to give back to the community and support those in need. In line with this commitment, the company has partnered with the Care Camps Foundation. For every Care Camps and Forest River co-branded decal sold, Dec-O-Art will donate a portion of the proceeds to the Care Camps Foundation, which provides life-changing experiences to children living
- [Campfire Circle: Carter finds hope](https://carecamps.org/campfire-circle-carter-finds-hope/) - “I was first introduced to Campfire Circle (then called Camp Ooch) after my sister, Haddan, was diagnosed for the second time with ependymoma. When we dropped Haddan off at camp, I remember thinking how cool the Muskoka site was and how fortunate she was to be able go. When we came to pick Haddan up,
- [A parent’s happy tears at WCK City Camp](https://carecamps.org/a-parents-happy-tears-at-wck-city-camp/) - Running, laughing, and excitement are typical scenes at any summer camp, but at WCK City Camp they mean so much more. In a single day in December 2021, the Joshi family’s world shattered. Within 12 hours of bringing nine-year-old Aadi to emergency, Hema Joshi was facing her son’s leukemia diagnosis and giving consent for chemotherapy
- [Care Camps Foundation Welcomes Two New Team Members](https://carecamps.org/care-camps-foundation-welcomes-two-new-team-members/) - Billings, Montana - Care Camps Foundation, a national non-profit that supports camps for children with cancer across the United States and Canada, is pleased to welcome two new members to its staff: Jenna Berneck as Director of Development and Missy Lucas as Director of Marketing and Communications. Jenna Berneck brings over 20 years of corporate
- [Camp Delight, Canada, Full Circle Story](https://carecamps.org/camp-delight-canada-full-circle-story/) - Former campers return as Assistant Camp Directors at Camp Delight, Whiteway, Newfoundland. Ashley Barrett I first heard about Camp Delight when I was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma at the age of 12. Unfortunately, I could not attend camp that first year due to treatments and being in hospital. The following year my two sisters and
- [Meet Levi](https://carecamps.org/meet-levi/) - Finding Strength and Joy at Camp In the summer of 2022, Levi McKee’s world changed. What started as general fatigue quickly turned into a terrifying journey. After weeks of uncertainty, a trip to Kentucky Children’s Hospital revealed a large brain tumor. Surgery, radiation, and months of chemotherapy followed, but through it all, Levi remained a
- [WCM Park’s Update: Catching Up on Care Camps’ Mission](https://carecamps.org/wcm-parks-update-catching-up-on-care-camps-mission/) - WCM’s Park Update, sponsored by PayRange, chats with Gwynn Sullivan, the executive director of the Care Camps Foundation, about the continued work it is doing to support pediatric oncology camps across the U.S. and Canada. Sullivan highlights the foundation’s recent brand change, its success in garnering the support of numerous industries to provide more support to camps, the importance of its mission
- [Campers Inn Pie Event Raises $8,000 for Care Camps Charity](https://carecamps.org/campers-inn-pie-event-raises-8000-for-care-camps-charity/) - JACKSONVILLE Fla. – Campers Inn RV raised $8,045.55 for the Care Camps Foundation through the Pies for Purpose fundraising event, held on Nov. 21. It was a resounding success, according to a release, “bringing together our team to support a worthy cause, sending kids with cancer to medically supervised camps.” During the event, employees were able to pie store
- [10 Health Benefits of Camping](https://carecamps.org/10-health-benefits-of-camping/) - Spending time outdoors isn’t just a good way to have fun this summer-it’s good for you. Studies show there are real health benefits to heading outdoors for an adventure. We compiled 10 ways you can experience the healing power of nature while camping. Reduced Stress. Reduced Anxiety. After just 20 minutes connected to nature, people
- [Care Camps Foundation to be Featured on Designing Spaces®, Airing on Lifetime TV](https://carecamps.org/care-camps-foundation-to-be-featured-on-designing-spaces-airing-on-lifetime-tv/) - Watch the episode: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 7:30am EST and 7:30am PSTWednesday, September 25, 2024 7:30am EST and 7:30am PST In this special episode, Designing Spaces of Hope, Camp Boggy Creek, one of the camps Care Camps Foundation supports, gets a much-needed upgrade for their archery field. Care Camps Foundation is prominently highlighted as the
- [Care Camps Celebrates 40th Anniversary and Announces Name Change to Care Camps Foundation](https://carecamps.org/care-camps-celebrates-40th-anniversary-and-announces-name-change-to-care-camps-foundation/) - Billings, MT – Care Camps, a national non-profit organization dedicated to funding pediatric oncology camps across the United States and Canada, is excited to announce the celebration of their 40th Anniversary. In conjunction with this momentous milestone, the organization is moving forward with an official name change, Care Camps Foundation. Care Camps was originally founded
- [Modern Campground Shares Care Camps 40th Anniversary and Rebranding to Care Camps Foundation](https://carecamps.org/modern-campground-shares-care-camps-40th-anniversary-and-rebranding-to-care-camps-foundation/) - "Care Camps, a non-profit organization supporting pediatric oncology camps across North America, marks its 40th anniversary with a significant rebranding, now known as Care Camps Foundation. "Click to visit the full article on Modern Campground.
- [Glamping for a Cause Can Benefit your Business](https://carecamps.org/glamping-for-a-cause-can-benefit-your-business/) - "You've got your glamping operation up and running and, despite the challenges, the future of your fledging business looks bright. But likely there's still something missing. If you haven't connected your glamping operation to a legitimate charity cause, you're missing a golden opportunity to not only help the charity but capitalize on a plethora of
- [Care Camps Foundation Launches New Rebranding](https://carecamps.org/care-camps-foundation-launches-new-rebranding/) - Billings, MT – In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Care Camps Foundation is pleased to launch their new rebranding that showcases their official name change announced earlier this year. Care Camps Foundation is a national non-profit foundation whose mission is to give joy, hope, and the healing power of the outdoors to children with
- [BC Lodging and Campgrounds Association Hosts Online Auction to Support Care Camps](https://carecamps.org/bc-lodging-and-campgrounds-association-hosts-online-auction-to-support-care-camps/) - The BC Lodging and Campgrounds Association (BCLCA) is once again hosting its annual online auction to support the Care Camps Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to helping children with cancer experience the joys of camping. The auction, running April 15 to May 20, is part of BCLCA’s ongoing efforts to raise funds and awareness for this
- ['Camping Tools' is Partnering with Care Camps Foundation](https://carecamps.org/camping-tools-is-partnering-with-care-camps-foundation/) - ATLANTA – Camping Tools, the all-in-one adventure companion for camping enthusiasts, announces a strategic partnership with Care Camps Foundation (CCF) a national nonprofit organization dedicated to funding pediatric oncology camps across the United States and Canada. Camping Tools will donate $5 to Care Camps Foundation for every new annual subscription purchased at Camping Tools. Each donation will aid
- [Love, Art, and Healing: Sweetwater KOA’s Valentine’s Fundraiser for Care Camps](https://carecamps.org/love-art-and-healing-sweetwater-koas-valentines-fundraiser-for-care-camps/) - "Love is in the air, and this Valentine’s season, KCN Campgrounds’ Sweetwater Tennessee KOA Holiday is sharing the love by partnering with Sticks from the Yard and Care Camps to raise funds for kids with cancer." View this full article on Modern Campground.
- [Woodall's Campground Magazine Park Update Podcast : Supporting Care Camps’ Mission ](https://carecamps.org/wcms-park-update-care-camps-mission-to-help-kids-with-cancer/) - In the spirit of giving during the holidays, WCM's Park Update, sponsored by BookOutdoors, chats with Gwynn Sullivan, the executive director of Care Camps, about its mission to support oncology camps throughout North America. She talks about the history of the charity, how it supports kids dealing with cancer and their families, how the need
- [RV Care in Canada Raises Over $20,000 For Care Camps](https://carecamps.org/rv-care-in-canada-raises-over-20000-for-care-camps/) - Billings, MT – Care Camps is pleased to announce a $20,000 gift from the RV Care, and it’s dealerships, Canada wide. In November, RV Care held their 8th Annual National Dealers meeting in Toronto, Canada that included a fundraising event for Care Camps. Over 120 attendees came together to celebrate successes and achievements with dealer
- [Annual KOA Convention Raises Over 220,000 For Care Camps](https://carecamps.org/annual-koa-convention-raises-over-220000-for-care-camps/) - Billings, MT – Care Camps is pleased to announce fundraising efforts during Kampgrounds of America’s (KOA) Annual Convention in November raised $221,774.00. Care Camps is a national non-profit organization that funds pediatric oncology camps across the United States and Canada. Their mission is to bring the healing power of community and the outdoors to children
- [KOA, Inc. Raises $28,000 for Care Camps at Annual Golf Tournament](https://carecamps.org/koa-invites-you-to-play-in-our-2nd-annual-fore-the-kids-golf-tournament/) - Demonstrating unwavering support for children battling cancer, Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) successfully hosted its second annual Fore the Kids golf tournament.
- [Meet Stephanie](https://carecamps.org/stephanie/) - Meet Stephanie, sister of a cancer survivor... When I was fifteen, I sat as my mom told me that my thirteen-year-old little sister, Jessica, had cancer...Ewing’s Sarcoma. I was shocked and in denial that a child could have such a devastating diagnosis. My mind raced with questions “Does she need chemo? Will she be upset
- [Meet Brayden](https://carecamps.org/brayden/) - At age 11, Brayden was diagnosed with diffuse signet ring cell carcinoma gastric cancer. Treatment was difficult because of his rare form of cancer. This type of cancer is mainly in adults. He is the only child in our area being treated for gastric cancer. There are only two other children who have had this
- [Meet Hesston](https://carecamps.org/hesston/) - At the end of summer vacation in 2019, three-year old Hesston was admitted to the hospital for a seemingly innocent bowel obstruction. After a middle of the night emergency surgery, he and his mom were life flighted from Idaho Falls, Idaho to Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City. He spent his first five days
- [Meet Lane](https://carecamps.org/lane/) - In the fall of 2020, Lane began his journey with Brain Cancer. After having numerous debilitating headaches, the family decided to see a specialist. The doctors wanted to admit Lane to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital for a week to do thorough testing. They were told to standby for a call from the admissions coordinator. On
- [Meet Sara](https://carecamps.org/sara/) - Sara Ghaney is 16 years old and attends Grade 11. She has a love for and is active in the arts. She is in the drama group, plays badminton and she excels at drawing and writing. In April 2022, after months of feeling tried and unwell, with unsuccessful treatment, Sara was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma
- [Meet Ben](https://carecamps.org/ben/) - Ben was only three years old when he was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma. When one therapy didn’t work, there was another to try and along the way he took part in new trials. Each time he received good news, it was only a matter of time before bad news would surface again. Thankfully Camp Wapiyapi was
- [Care Camps Welcomes New Executive Director and Staff Changes](https://carecamps.org/care-camps-welcomes-new-executive-director-and-staff-changes/) - Billings, MT – Care Camps announced today, Gwynn B. Sullivan, MSN, will be serving as the new Executive Director of the charity. Sullivan’s portfolio demonstrates over three decades of service and leadership nationally and internationally in the healthcare industry. Bringing inspiration and innovative solutions to large-scale initiatives, Sullivan has led the development and implementation of
- [Lippert Launches Sales Commitment to Benefit Care Camps](https://carecamps.org/lippert-launches-sales-commitment-to-benefit-care-camps/) - Billings, MT – Lippert, one of the leading outdoor industry manufacturers, has announced the launch of a year-long commitment to donate 1.5% of consumer e-commerce sales to support Care Camps. Producing innovative products and committed to social initiatives, Lippert is continuously inspired to create transformative social change. To that effort, the company has supported Care
- [Care Camps Announces Partnership with RIGERO – Bio-Health Pod Systems](https://carecamps.org/care-camps-announces-partnership-with-rigero-bio-health-pod-systems/) - Billings, MT – Care Camps is pleased to announce RIGERO as a strategic partner to help more children facing cancer and their families get to camp. RIGERO, based in Southfield, MI, developed their patent pending Bio-Health Pod Systems to naturally restore and beautify ponds and lakes in an environmentally beneficial way, solving difficult muck, aquatic

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- [Home](https://carecamps.org/) - Care Camps Foundation is a national non-profit organization that funds medically supervised pediatric oncology camps across the United States and Canada.
- [Financials](https://carecamps.org/financials/) - Financials 2025 Audited Financial Statement 2025 Form 990
- [Young Professionals Board](https://carecamps.org/young-professionals-board/) - Young Professionals Board The Care Camps Foundation Young Professionals Board brings together emerging leaders from across the United States and Canada who are passionate about making camp experiences possible for children with cancer. Our members serve virtually, allowing professionals from a variety of industries and locations to collaborate throughout the year. Members use their skills,
- [Donors](https://carecamps.org/donors/) - Our Donors Thank you to our generous 2025 donors who ensure that children living with cancer and their familiesexperience the healing power of community and the outdoors. Legacy $1,000,000+ See the full list of KOA donors Diamond $250,000 - $500,000 Platinum $100,000+ Gold $50,000+ Howard & Cyndy Livingston, and Cindy Leone & the Venture Out
- [COCA Partnership](https://carecamps.org/coca-partnership/) - Children's Oncology Camping Association Partnership In 2014, Care Camps Foundation and the Children’s Oncology Camping Association (COCA) formed a strategic alliance in which Care Camps Foundation acts as a national fundraising agent and COCA oversees the quality assurance program for the specialized pediatric oncology camps we support. Care Camps Foundation raises and stewards funds that
- [In Honor](https://carecamps.org/in-honor/) - In Honor Of A donation to Care Camps Foundation is a thoughtful way to honor someone whose life has been affected by cancer or someone who is dedicated to helping others, or to commemorate a special occasion or milestone of a friend or family member. The following are those special people who had a donation
- [Compete for Kids Rankings Leaderboard](https://carecamps.org/rvda/rankings/) - June: National Camping Month Fundraise to the Top for Kids! RV dealers across the country are competing to make the biggest impact for kids with cancer. Every dollar raised moves the standings and helps fund life-changing camp experiences. Below are the rankings for the campaign dates of June 1st through July 6th. PLEASE NOTE -
- [RV Dealer Giving Guide](https://carecamps.org/fundraising/rv-dealer-giving-guide/) - RV Dealer Giving Guide Ways your RV Dealership can partner with us: Point of Sale – Incorporate a donation into the cost of your product. Percentage of Sale – Donate a percentage of sales from a specific product, annually or during a designated time frame. Round Up - Add a round-up option or donation amount
- [Newsletter](https://carecamps.org/newsletters/) - Subscribe to our Newsletter, Caring Connections Each month, direct to your email inbox, we'll send you inspiration and updates from our extraordinary partners, and the camps, and campers touched by your support. Past Newsletters June 2026 May 2026 April 2026 March 2026 February 2026 January 2026 December 2025 Giving Tuesday, December 2, 2025 November 2025
- [In Memoriam](https://carecamps.org/in-memoriam/) - In Memoriam Many generous donors have contributed to Care Camps Foundation in memory of a loved one. Thank you to all who made “In Memoriam” donations to honor those who are no longer with us and to help children living with cancer create many wonderful memories at the camps we fund. 2026 Janet Sue Perry
- [We Care Awards](https://carecamps.org/we-care-awards/) - We Care Awards Our We Care Awards was introduced in 2009. Winners are selected by the Care Camps Foundation Executive Committee who reviews nominations of individuals or groups who go above and beyond to elevate our mission. Criteria for This Award • Level of contribution generated by nominees directly or by their direct actions.• Long
- [Kampgrounds of America (KOA)](https://carecamps.org/kampgrounds-of-america-koa/) - Kampgrounds of America (KOA) The mission of Care Camps perfectly aligns with the mission of KOA which is to connect people to the outdoors. One of the core beliefs of KOA is there are intrinsic health benefits from being in nature. It’s not just physical benefits but it’s mental benefits as well. When you are
- [Compete For Kids Participant Resources](https://carecamps.org/rvda/resources/) - Compete For Kids Participant Resources Campaign Recognition Participant Recognition: This resource explains how all participating dealerships are recognized for supporting the Compete for Kids campaign. Dealerships raising $1,000 or more receive a campaign badge and are featured through Care Camps Foundation marketing and communications. Top 3 Fundraisers Recognition: This resource outlines the recognition awarded to
- [Camp Locations](https://carecamps.org/camp-locations/) - Admin only - Map Page Instructions Add/remove/edit markers on the map using the WP Map plugin settings found in Wordpress admin dashboard menu. Default icon is the green heart, but for Canadian camps use the override orange icon in the marker settings. Be sure to note any new markers by ID (in the marker listing
- [Donate Vehicle to Charity](https://carecamps.org/donate-vehicle-to-charity/) - Donate Your Car or RV to Support Kids with Cancer! It's easy, fast, and free: Donating your car, RV, or other equipment to Care Camps Foundation is a simple way to make a big difference for kids with cancer. Whether it's a car, truck, boat, RV, motorcycle, trailer, farm equipment, or even an aircraft, your
- [RVDA Compete for Kids Registration](https://carecamps.org/rvda/) - RVDA Compete for Kids Registration A Friendly Competition with a Purpose RV Dealerships Across the Country Join Forces to Support Kids with Cancer Attending Camp! Compete for Kids is a month-long fundraising campaign for RV dealerships across the U.S. to join in a friendly competition to support pediatric oncology camps. The campaign is hosted by
- [Care Camps of Canada](https://carecamps.org/care-camps-of-canada/) - Care Camps of Canada About Our Canadian Partnership Care Camps of Canada, a subsidiary of Care Camps Foundation, supports pediatric oncology camps nationwide, providing children with cancer and their families with the opportunity to experience the healing power of the outdoors—completely free of charge. In 2025, 16 camps funded by Care Camps of Canada welcomed
- [Care Camps Leadership](https://carecamps.org/leadership/) - Our Team Gwynn B. Sullivan, MSN Executive Director Jenna Berneck Development Director Missy Lucas Marketing and Communications Director Lexi Bickford Program Director Kathy Allen Program Coordinator Alison Stovold Canadian Manager Debra Stockhill Controller 2026 Board of Directors Rebecca Kirch, JD ChairNational Patient Advocate FoundationWashington, DC Tim Allen Vice-ChairSweetwater, TN Debora Hankinson SecretaryAlamosa / Great Sand
- [Corporate Giving Guide](https://carecamps.org/fundraising/corporate-giving-guide/) - Corporate Giving Guide Ways your company, business or organization can partner with us: Point of Sale – Incorporate a donation into the cost of your product. Percentage of Sale – Donate a percentage of sales from a specific product, annually or during a designated time frame. Round Up - Add a round-up option or donation
- [Campground Giving Guides](https://carecamps.org/fundraising/campground-giving-guides/) - Campground Giving Guides Download Campground Giving Guide Download Campground Giving Guide Canada
- [Donate](https://carecamps.org/donate/) - Your Donation Changes Lives! When a child is diagnosed with cancer, treatment begins in the hospital, and Healing Happens Here. WE fund camps for children with cancer and their families to attend for free. THEY experience connection and healing that gives them strength and hope. YOU make it possible with your donations. *To donate to
- [PCOA Participant Resources](https://carecamps.org/pcoa/resources/) - Pennsylvania Campgrounds for Kids Participant Resources Participating campgrounds have everything they need to run a successful and rewarding campaign. From simple fundraising ideas to strong promotional support, these resources make it easy to give back and create a lasting difference for children with cancer. Campaign Recognition Participant Recognition: All participating campgrounds who raise more than
- [Welcome PCOA](https://carecamps.org/pcoa/welcome/) - Thank you for signing up to participate in the Pennsylvania Campgrounds for Kids program! We are so grateful to have your campground join this statewide effort to support camps for children with cancer through Care Camps Foundation. Pennsylvania Campgrounds for Kids is a friendly fundraising competition among PA campgrounds held in September during Childhood Cancer
- [PCOA Compete for Kids](https://carecamps.org/pcoa/) - A September Fundraising Competition Join campgrounds across Pennsylvania this September to raise funds and compete to make a meaningful impact in September during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Pennsylvania campgrounds are invited to engage their guests in simple fundraising activities throughout the month. Every dollar raised helps make possible safe and accessible camp experiences for children
- [PCOA 2025 Fundraisers](https://carecamps.org/pcoa/pcoa-2025/) - Celebrating Our Top Fundraisers in 2025 We are proud to honor the top three fundraisers in the 2025 Compete for Kids campaign with PCOA. Your kindness and your drive to help kids with cancer shine in every part of your work. You have made a lasting difference for children and families who need support the
- [Care Camps Annual Impact Reports](https://carecamps.org/impact-reports/) - Care Camps Foundation Annual Impact Reports Your donations are the gift that keeps on giving! In 2025, Care Camps Foundation funded 125 pediatric oncology camps across the U.S. and Canada, supporting over 47,000 children and their families—including parents and siblings. You can explore the full impact in our 2025 Impact Report below. Beyond these numbers,
- [Resources](https://carecamps.org/glamp-for-camps/resources/) - A collection of information about Glamp for Camp sponsorship recognition, and a lot of easy ideas to generate donations and improve guest satisfaction.
- [Compete For Kids Fundraisers (2025)](https://carecamps.org/rvda/fundraisers-2025/) - Celebrating Our Top Fundraisers (2025) We’re proud to recognize the top three fundraisers in this year’s Compete for Kids campaign. Your incredible generosity and passion for helping kids with cancer shine through in everything you do. You’ve made a lasting difference in the lives of children and families who need it most. Top Fundraiser Visit
- [Compete for Kids Welcome](https://carecamps.org/rvda/welcome/) - Thank you for signing up to participate in Compete for Kids. We are so grateful to have your dealership join this nationwide effort to support children with cancer through Care Camps Foundation. Compete for Kids is a friendly fundraising competition among RV dealerships held in June during National Camping Month in partnership with RVDA. Together,
- [Care Camps Foundation Grant Application](https://carecamps.org/care-camps-grant-application/) - Care Camps Foundation Grant Application Each year, Care Camps Foundation, in partnership with the Children’s Oncology Camping Association (COCA), provides an opportunity for pediatric oncology camps who are COCA members to apply for funding through a grant application process. Care Camps Foundation’s grant application for COCA members will be open for submission beginning March 9
- [Mission Values](https://carecamps.org/mission-values/) - Who We Are When a child is diagnosed with cancer, everything changes. Normalcy unfortunately becomes doctors’ appointments, medical treatments, medication regimes and more. And, in the midst of it all, something magical happens when these children and their families spend time at the camps we fund. This is why we exist. Mission Care Camps Foundation
- [Glamp for Camps](https://carecamps.org/glamp-for-camps/) - Glamp for Camps Glamp for Camps invites glamping properties across North America to join a growing community of outdoor hospitality leaders helping children with cancer experience the joy of camp.By participating, your property can offer guests a meaningful way to support pediatric oncology camps while strengthening your connection to the outdoor community. Register your Property
- [Grab-n-Go Marketing & Event Materials](https://carecamps.org/fundraising/grab-n-go-marketing-event-materials/) - Grab-n-Go Marketing & Event Materials QR Code logo for Donation Sticker Download Signature Flyer United States Download Signature Flyer Canada Download Cash Box Header Download Stickers Download Equipment Donation Flyer Download Thermometer Download Canadian Marketing Materials Canada Donation Sticker Download Canada Signature Flyer Download Canada Donation Sticker Download
- [Young Professionals Board Application](https://carecamps.org/ypb-application/) - Young Professionals Board Application Thank you for taking the time to complete an application for the Care Camps Foundation Young Professionals Board. We truly appreciate your interest in supporting children with cancer through safe and accessible camp experiences that create joy, belonging, and moments of adventure in the outdoors. Our team is grateful for your
- [September Board Match](https://carecamps.org/sept-board-match/) - Every dollar donated in September will be matched dollar for dollar up to $30,000 by the Care Camps Foundation Board of Directors. Ways to Donate Donate Now and Double Your Impact Progress updated Monday through Friday by 10am CST during September. Your gift helps provide safe and medically supervised camp experiences for children with cancer
- [Purchase or Sell Art](https://carecamps.org/purchase-or-sell-art/) - Art with Heart The Passion Project: For the Love of Camping We’re bringing art to life with a mission that goes beyond just decorating your walls. The “For the Love of Kids & Camping” project is about connecting hearts through beautiful art while supporting an incredible cause – the Care Camps Foundation! The best part?
- [Videos From Camps](https://carecamps.org/videos-from-camps/) - Videos From Camps Donate Today
- [Care Camps Spotlight Lifetime's Designing Spaces®](https://carecamps.org/designing-spaces/) - Care Camps Foundation was featured on Designing Spaces® of Hope, on Lifetime TV: Supporting Pediatric Oncology Camps We are excited to announce that Care Camps Foundation was recently featured on another episode of Designing Spaces® of Hope that aired on Lifetime TV. The episode prominently features Care Camps Foundation’s mission and impact, as well as showcases Happiness
- [Contact Us](https://carecamps.org/contact-us/) - Get in Touch. Get Involved. Healing happens here, because of you. U.S. Address 1440 ½ Grand AveBillings, MT 591021-800-431-0513info@carecamps.org Canada Address PO Box 20023RPO Bayfield Street NorthBarrie, Ontario L4M 6E9info@carecamps.org Interested in planned giving? Donate stocks, IRAs, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (RTFs), and securities. Contact us for more details
- [Donate Today in Canada](https://carecamps.org/donate-today-in-canada/) - Donate Today in Canada Donate Dollars in Canada Canada Cryptocurrency Donation Faites un don de cryptomonnaie
- [Fundraising Toolkits](https://carecamps.org/fundraising/toolkits/) - Care Camps Foundation Fundraising Toolkits Want to help Care Camps Foundation raise money to send children with cancer to camp? You will find everything you need to do a variety of easy and fun fundraisers in the “Toolkits” below. Each Toolkit includes step-by-step instructions and can be adapted for campgrounds, businesses, groups, and individuals. Also, make
- [Link To Our Website](https://carecamps.org/link-to-our-website/) - Fast and easy hyperlinks to Care Camps Foundation How do I participate? Select from the text link or images below and copy the html code into your web page. Text Links Care Camps Foundation Image Links Note: Please copy the html code provided below to reference these images. Please do not simply copy the
- [Privacy Policy](https://carecamps.org/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy Protecting your private information is our priority. This Statement of Privacy applies to www.carecamps.org and Care Camps Foundation and governs data collection and usage. For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, unless otherwise noted, all references to Care Camps Foundation include www.carecamps.org and Care Camps Foundation. The Care Camps Foundation website is a
- [Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy](https://carecamps.org/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-policy/) - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy Care Camps Foundation is committed to encouraging diversity, equity and inclusion among our workforce, leadership, and client base, eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce and leaders to be truly representative of all sections of society and for each employee and leader to feel respected and able to
- [History](https://carecamps.org/history/) - Our History Since our inception in 1984, Care Camps Foundation has raised over $26 million dollars to fund medically supervised pediatric oncology camps across the U.S. and Canada. Here’s a snapshot of our evolution:
- [In The News](https://carecamps.org/in-the-news/) - In The News
- [Photos and Stories](https://carecamps.org/photos-and-stories/) - Photos and Stories

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