CHARLOTTE — Camp CARE is the latest beneficiary of Son Fest, a major community event and fundraiser held at St. John Neumann Church. Proceeds from each year’s event go to a non-profit agency in the Charlotte area.
Camp CARE (Cancer Ain’t Really the End) provides a week-long summer camp and year-round activities to children who have or have had cancer and their families in the Charlotte area. The camp and activities throughout the year are for kids in all stages of the treatment journey: on- or off-treatment, in remission or fighting relapse, no symptoms or side effects, and those with physical and mental challenges.
The week-long summer camp provides a normal camp experience for children with cancer and their siblings aged 6-16.
Staffed 24/7 by medical professionals, this week of summer camp allows the campers the chance to get away from the realities of living with cancer – while still being under medical supervision at all times. The campers will get to participate in camp activities like tubing, arts and crafts, swimming, a talent show, a dance, and so much more! Most importantly, campers will have the chance to meet new friends and connect with others who are undergoing the same things that they are going through, while having a great time away from home for a week.
Camp CARE’s executive director, Carrie Keuten, and her husband Bob recently were presented a check for $3,155. Also pictured are camp director Mike Daly and Son Fest committee members Terri Wilhelm, Patti Matys and Anthony Morlando.
For more information about Camp CARE or to donate, visit www.campcare.org.