Our Mission Statement
The mission of Okizu is to provide recreational, respite and peer support programs to meet the needs of all members of families affected by childhood cancer.

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Okizu is committed to the continuing support of the Oncology and Siblings camping programs. These programs are the result of a collaborative effort of the foundation and the pediatric oncology treatment programs in northern California. The specific purpose of this corporation is to operate a recreational therapy program for children whose families are affected by childhood cancer.

Philosophy
Children who are diagnosed with cancer miss a normal childhood. Their illness, treatment and complications can keep them from enjoying activities that often are taken for granted. And yet these children, like all children, need the opportunity to grow, experiment and discover independence. Camp Okizu began with the belief that a residential camp can be an ideal setting for children struggling with a life threatening illness to explore and enjoy a normal life experience.