Oncology
Campers "…all I know is that (Camp) has given me a certain confidence that is visible. I walk different, I am a lot more social… I am at peace at camp, I’m not worried about anything, and I’m not scared of anything… To see what camp does, look at the children’s faces…you don’t see the scars, you don’t see the pain… you see complete contentment…"
"The thing I liked best at camp was getting dropped off by my dad and seeing all of the counselors run up to great you and then you felt right at home."
Parents "They returned from camp yesterday amd they looked so good, they sounded so happy and grateful, they were so nice they sang and danced... They obviously had the time of their lives! All this is thanks to the many people that donate their precious time and heart to this wonderful cause!"
"…we seem to be getting along better since her return from Camp Okizu. One of the legacies of what she has faced at such a young age is that she is a strong-willed child, her experience at camp seems to have taken an edge off her anger."
"…had a wonderful time. She came back a lot happier. I think maybe the biggest thing was seeing how “normal” other kids were. I kept asking her what was wrong with this friend or that friend and she said they just didn’t talk about it."
"…always returns revived, more mature and more able to share his feelings – thanks!"
"It truly is the most wonderful experience. She has been off therapy for over 9 years and oncology camp sure keeps her grounded. She talks about it for an external time when she gets back and it is apparent camp has a major positive effect on her."
Sibling
Campers "Inspiration was my favorite because it was the first time that I could let go of my feelings around people. To be surrounded by dozens of people that shared my trouble was so comforting."
"You can’t pick one (best) thing. The whole experience is priceless."
"…I don’t know where I would be emotionally without camp."
