Make That Change!

[thrillerchild]

Very good idea The media can be extremely selective when it comes to which stories to cover. Like not covering the Chile earthquake as much. The population there aren't as less deserving as any other because we're all equal.

 

[Desired.]

Yes, I agree about Chile. They need our help too, and yet the media doesn't seem to care that much. It's sad.

 

[MJ TinkerBell]

Hello Family and Legacy Team-Mie's,:wub:

Donate Used Cell Phones to Charity

Why donate your used cell phones to charity? Can you believe hundreds of millions of cell phones are taken out of service each year? Wow! I find that figure stagering. With your cell phone donations, it will be SO easy to put the used phones to good use.

If you donate a cell phone you can help in so many ways...

You can help victims of domestic violence. Some domestic abuse shelters usually accept the phones.

You can help a soldier stay in touch with his family.

Help the environment by recycling.

...and the list goes on and on. I listed several resources for you here to make it VERY VERY simply to make a cellular phone donation.

There's lot sof differnet things you can do...
Recellular Donate Cell Phones to Charity or Start a Cell Phone Donation Program.

Cell Phones for Soldiers Help Troops Phone Home with a Cellular Phone Donation.

Phones 4 CharityRemove discarded wireless phones from the environment while directly benefiting charitable organizations when you donate cell phone.

Donate cell phones to victims of domestic violence for emergencies at ncadv.org. Click donate and scroll down to Cell Phone Donation.

Also, I was walking through our local Walmart the other day and on my way out of the exit I passed a cell phone donation box. How simple they make it to donate used cell phones. I made a mental note of that and the next time I went back I brought one of my old cell phones and dropped it in the box. Easy peasy.

The Source:
http://www.power-of-giving.com/used-cell-phones-to-charity.html


Environmental Statement

The earth with its many resources provides a rich quality of life, but these resources are not endless. The environmental challenges we face are a result of growing demands on our planet. Preserving the earth can begin in our own homes and offices. The act of recycling reclaims valuable materials for future use and reuse, developing a clean and secure method for addressing many of the world's pressing environmental opportunities.

The Charitable Recycling Team wants to assist you and the environment by making it easy to dispose of used cell phones. Because cell phones and their batteries contain many hazardous materials that can harm the environment if not disposed of properly, it's important to know how and where to recycle e-waste in an environmentally-responsible way.

The Charitable Recycling Program encourages the donation of used cell phones and will provide a monetary contribution to charity for each cell phone donated, regardless of age or condition.

Charitable Recycling is a terrific addition for companies and organizations interested in improving their waste reduction, reuse and recycling efforts as well as gaining a greater awareness for good community service.

With our proprietary end-of-life processing, Charitable Recycling provides total environmentally-responsible recycling for your used cell phones. We remain committed to restoring the environment and securing our quality of life.

For more information on the Charitable Recycling Program of Canada, please contact the Program Manager, Wendy Weis, at (905) 830-9607 or Contact Us online.

In Canada
The Source:
http://www.charitablerecycling.ca/CA/home.asp


About Phones 4 Charity

Phones 4 Charity has developed a revolutionary method in fundraising. There are over 800 million retired cell phones discarded in drawers, desks, and storages in the United States with over 140 million more phones entering the waste stream each year. Phones 4 Charity is a national program designed to remove discarded wireless phones from the country's environment while directly benefiting charitable organizations. We enable charities to capitalize on the untapped value of these used discarded cell phones. These phones are just waiting to be reprogrammed, refurbished or recycled to help benefit your community and the environment.

Use the following methods to contact one of our staff members. Our goal is to provide you with easy effective means to help make your donations.

Address: 21026 Osborne St. Suite #5 Canoga Park, CA 91304
Phone: 888.846.0818
Fax: 818.341.8368
Email: info@phones4charity.org

In America
The Source:
http://www.phones4charity.org/

Make That Change !!

MJ TinkerBell.:wub::agree:.

 

[crazy4umjackson]

Re: MJJC LEGACY PROJECT - Make That Change!

idk - maybe this might be too hard to do, but do you think we could make a donation to one group collectively next June 25th? I donated a little bit in his name to some random public education charity a few days after he died, but I was thinking it would be great if some organization suddenly got thousands of checks from us next June 25th.

There's got to be about 10,000 or so hard core types around the world that can get together a $100 each by next year. It would be pretty sweet to donate a $1mm in honor of michael jackson.

Love this idea

 

[MJ TinkerBell]

Hello Family :wub::agree:

I found this..These animals really need us..:wub::angel::agree:

I know Michael would have been the first to the suffering areas in the World today, and We must now step in literally for Him..

We Can Do It!! Just you and Me..

Help The Abandoned Animals of Haiti


About The Animal Rescue


The Animal Rescue Site focuses the power of the Internet on a specific need — providing food for some of the eight million companion animals relinquished to shelters in the U.S. every year. But our hopes also extend far beyond U.S. borders. Animals around the world need our help, as evidenced by the recent earthquake in Haiti.

At The Animal Rescue Site, we would like to thank all of you for your immediate and overwhelming response to help animals in Haiti. The news doesn't talk much about the need animals experience during times of crisis, but you remembered — and you acted, raising over $234,613 to help them.
The International Fund for Animal Welfare's Director of Emergency Relief, Ian Robinson, brings the situation in Haiti into clear focus: "The condition of these animals before the earthquake was not good, so we can't just simply put things back as they were. We need to deliver immediate relief to animals and to develop long-term plans for a lasting good."
Your amazing generosity means more than survival to the animals of Haiti. It means that they have a future. Thank you for your strength and support!

The Animal Rescue Site focuses the power of the Internet on a specific need — providing food for some of the eight million unwanted animals given to shelters in the U.S. every year. Over four million animals are put to death every year in the U.S. alone because they are abandoned and unwanted.
Each click on the purple "Click Here to Give - it's FREE" button at The Animal Rescue Site provides food and care for a rescued animal living in a shelter or sanctuary. Funding for food and care is paid by site sponsors and distributed to animals in need at The Fund for Animals' renowned animal sanctuaries (including Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch in Texas and The Fund for Animals Wildlife Center in Southern California), pet shelters supported by the Petfinder Foundation, North Shore Animal League, and other worthy animal care facilities supported by the GreaterGood.org foundation.

100% of sponsor advertising fees goes to our charitable partners.

To Contact Us:

Customer Service:
Please e-mail customerservice@theanimalrescuesite.com.
(We apologize that we may be unable to answer each e-mail individually due to the volume we receive.)
Mailing Address:
The Animal Rescue Site
One Union Square
600 University Street, Suite 1000
Seattle, WA 98101-4107
U.S.A.


My donation will go under the name Michael Jackson !!!!



We Can Do It just Make That Change TODAY !!!

The Source:
http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/clickToGive/home.faces?siteId=3

MJ TinkerBell..:wub::agree::angel:

 

[MIST]

I haven´t donated to animal rescue but I´ve been clicking for them every evening for several months now.
You can vote for a charity and american express gives money to those with most votes
http://www.takepart.com/membersproject/vote
I vote for ASPA , they take care of animals too.

 

[MIST]

Games that give.You can play it if you are in USA.
http://www.therainforestsite.com/cl...tg_ars_gamesthatgive_from_thankyou_maincolumn

 

[MJ TinkerBell]

Hello Family :wub::agree:

I found this..These are amazing ways to Make That Change in your life, as Michael would want Us to do together..:wub::angel::agree:


NFL PLAY 60: The NFL Movement For An Active Generation from The National Football League..


Join the NFL Movement for making the next generation of youth the most active and healthy. Kids can learn how to get active at NFLRUSH.com. And fans have the chance to get involved today by donating to health and fitness organizations in their community.

The NFL PLAY 60 campaign is designed to tackle childhood obesity by getting kids active through in-school, afterschool and team-based programs, online child-targeted outreach on NFLRUSH.com, and many partnerships with like-minded organizations.

How You Can Join the Movement Today!

You can be one of our partners in this effort. All you have to do is encourage kids to play for 60 minutes every day. Here are some ways you can Join the Movement today:

GIVE!

Donate Now! If you're looking for an easy way to make a big difference in kids' health and wellness, please take the time to donate to one of our partner organizations this holiday season. We have selected 4 non-profit organizations that share in our mission to get kids active and healthy. Thank you for your generosity and for giving the gift of play!

PLAY!

Whether you're a parent, educator, coach or friend, you can help make kids' lives healthier by just getting them to go outside and play. This holiday season, have fun as a family and let your kids know that getting healthy starts with getting exercise. You can take your kids out for a game of good old touch football. All they need is 60 minutes of active play each day!
Play Tips on NFLRUSH.com: Remind kids that NFL players play for 60 minutes each game, so they should make sure to play too! The NFL's website for kids allows them to learn how to play and why it's important.
PLAY 60 Challenge: Learn more about how you can inspire play with the PLAY 60 Challenge. We have a student planner that lets kids take control of their activity. Or you can implement the program in your school to get all the kids active! The NFL has teamed up with the American Heart Association to bring this great program to kids nationwide.


COACH!

NFL FLAG: The NFL offers a fun and safe way for kids to play football -- NFL FLAG. You can start a league in your area or join one that already exists.
NFL Girls' Flag: Girls nationwide are playing football. Find out how you can get your kids or your female students playing!
USA Football: As a partner of the NFL, USA Football offers great resources for coaches. Learn how to inspire kids to love getting active and healthy by playing football..

VOLUNTEER!

United Way Kids Get Fit: Kids Get Fit is United Way's program to raise awareness about the importance of youth heath and fitness. It provides resources for parents to learn how to join the movement and get their kids fit. Learn about the program and ways you can get involved today.
VolunteerMatch: This search tool allows you to search for and find volunteer opportunities in your neighborhood. You can search for Kids' activities and find what fits your interests most.

TEACH!

Fuel Up to Play 60: Kids need to eat healthy along with getting active. NFL PLAY 60 has partnered with the National Dairy Council to make sure that they get all the nutrition they need with this fun and engaging program. With the interactive program and fun prizes, kids are motivated to take control of their schools' focus on health and wellness.
Keep Gym In School: The NFL Network is working with Cox Cable and local school districts to adopt and deliver high quality, daily physical education opportunities to school students. They will provide support to upgrade facilities, hire certified PE instructors and supply equipment for PE classes.

NFL PLAY 60 AT NFL CLUBS

NFL PLAY 60 comes to life year-round with all 32 NFL Clubs in their communities. NFL players make school visits to talk about the importance of health and fitness, help build new places for children to play, and take part in our Public Service Announcements. NFL teams are working with private, non-profit and government partners in their communities and are committed to making the next generation of youth the most active and healthy. For more information on year-round NFL PLAY 60 programs, visit NFLRUSH.com.

NFL PLAY 60 PARTNERS

NFL PLAY 60 brings together the NFL's long-standing commitment to health and fitness with an impressive roster of partner organizations. Our partners include: United Way, The American Heart Association, Action for Healthy Kids, Cartoon Network, Nike, Nickelodeon, The Boys and Girls Clubs of America and The National Dairy Council. For more information about which other companies are joining the fight against childhood obesity, please visit NFLRUSH.com.


The Source:
http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80b4a489&template=with-video&confirm=true
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We Can Do It!! Just you and Me..:wub::agree:

MJ TinkerBell..:wub::agree::angel:

 

[MJ TinkerBell]

Hello MJ Family :wub::agree:

I found this.Here is another amazing ways to Make That Change in your life and the life a child, as Michael would want Us to do together..:wub::angel::agree:


The Dove Real Beauty Campaign -
The Self-Esteem Boosting Generation for Young People and Teachings....

We've put together a range of resources to help you make a difference in the life of a young person you care about, and we invite you to make the most of our valuable research articles, tools and links.

If you're a mom or a mentor, you might want to download our True You booklet to go through with your child.

If you're an educator, no doubt you'll be interested in finding out more about our BodyThink program, which has received excellent feedback from both students and teachers.


BodyThink has now reached over 35,000 young Australians.
Forthcoming Body Think Training dates where commenced in 2008 include Adelaide and Perth and Melbourne and Sydney in April 2008.

Research has shown that girls and boys learn about body image and beauty ideals from a very early age, and consequently often struggle to build a healthy self-esteem.

BodyThink is a specially created workshop for school aged children (11-14 yrs) to help them grow up with an informed, balanced viewpoint. This includes putting the beauty world in perspective; understanding and dealing with feelings about their physical appearance as well as how "ideal" images of beauty are created.

The workshop materials include a booklet with facilitation notes, surprising facts, activity cards and a DVD that investigates the photographic and filming trickery used to create 'perfect' images.

BodyThink is available to teachers and community professionals via attendance at a ½ day training run by The Butterfly Foundation. Attendee's can then use the Bodythink resources to inspire the young people they work with to improve their body image and self esteem.


The Dove Campaign for Real Beauty is a global effort that is intended to serve as a starting point for societal change and act as a catalyst for widening the definition of body images..For too long, beauty has been defined by stifling stereotypes. It's time to change all that.


The Dove Campaign for Real Beauty is a worldwide marketing campaign launched in 2004 that includes advertisements, video, workshops, sleepover events and even the publication of a book and the production of a play. The principle behind the campaign is to celebrate the natural physical variation embodied by all women and inspire them to have the confidence to be comfortable with themselves.

Other Links for Supporting Young People in Your Life..:

Why not do a little research to find out more about self-esteem issues and the negative consequences they can have for young people in our community? The links below are a great place to start.

Eating Disorders

The Butterfly Foundation www.thebutterflyfoundation.org.au
Eating Disoders Foundation of Victoria http://www.eatingdisorders.org.au
Centre for Excellence in Eating Disorders www.rch.org.au/ceed
Body Image and Dieting

Go For Your Life www.goforyourlife.vic.gov.au

Adios Barbie www.adiosbarbie.com

Body Positive www.bodypositive.com

General Counselling and Information

Kids HelpLine www.kidshelp.com.au

Reach Out www.reachout.com.au

Youth Central www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au


The Source:
http://www.campaignforrealbeauty.com.au/dove-self-esteem-fund/default.asp

The Article:

Dove® Campaign for Real Beauty
Boosting Body Image with Self-Esteem Queen Jessica Weiner
Share Article | Nov 16, 2007 Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen
The Dove® Campaign for Real Beauty kicked off the Dove® Reality Diaries: an online series that shows girls' real beauty & boosts body image with the Queen of Self-Esteem.

The Dove® Campaign for Real Beauty is a new online series that will challenge – and change – the stereotypical views of beauty in North American culture. Four real girls share their struggles with self-esteem, body image, boys and relationships in the Dove Reality Diaries. Their struggles are real; the girls honestly reveal how they feel about themselves at school, home, and with friends.

The Dove® Campaign for Real Beauty will help other girls with their own self-perception and body image struggles. “We created the Dove Self-Esteem Fund as a way to educate young girls about self-esteem issues, and as a source of inspiration,” say the organizers of The Dove® Campaign for Real Beauty.

The Dove® Campaign for Real Beauty Is Interactive

Not only are there body image quizzes and self-esteem tests, there are also quizzes that determine how girls impact others’ self-esteem. “Are you helping or hindering the self-esteem of others? Take the quiz and see.” There are self-esteem activities to help girls boost body image and feel better about their bodies, such as “Create a Self-Esteem Bubble.”

Workshop videos, “Queen of Self-Esteem” Jessica Weiner’s media appearances, and a tool to ask a beauty expert questions are all part of the Dove® Campaign for Real Beauty. Girls aren’t just sitting and staring at a screen; they’re involved in boosting body image and increasing self-esteem.

The Dove® Campaign for Real Beauty Is Educational..

To learn more about this article:
Dove® Campaign for Real Beauty: Boosting Body Image with Self-Esteem Queen Jessica Weiner
http://developmental-psychology.suite101.com/article.cfm/dove_campaign_for_real_beauty#ixzz0lFDAYxjE


Campaign For Real Beauty and Other Discussion Boards
The Source:
http://www.campaignforrealbeauty.com/

The Source:
http://developmental-psychology.suite101.com/article.cfm/dove_campaign_for_real_beauty


We Can Do It!! Just you and Me..:wub::agree:

MJ TinkerBell..:wub::agree::angel:

 

[MJ TinkerBell]

Hello MJ Family and Legacy Team-Mies,:wub::clapping:

I found this..Here is another amazing ways to Make That Change in your life and the life of a child, as Michael would want Us to do together..in L.O.V.E..:clapping::angel:


Camps For Children Who have suffered Burns..

In Canada: Camp Bucko

Camp BUCKO provides an opportunity for children recovering from burn injuries to meet other children who share similar feelings and experiences in a camp environment.

Camp gives these children temporary freedom from the everyday frustrations of being burned, a chance to share their stories and to bond with each other. Most of all though camp is a place to have fun and learn new things.

It is a benefit for children in these circumstances to attend a program such as this to build self-esteem to cope with life beyond their burn injury.

Camp BUCKO Mission Statement
Purpose

Camp BUCKO is a fun, safe and caring camp program free to kids ages 7 to 17 with burn injuries. Our residential setting encourages campers to participate in a variety of social, recreational and therapeutic activities that promote self-esteem, the development of leadership skills and fosters personal growth. At Camp BUCKO, kids have a place where they can be themselves without feeling different or alone.

Camp Aims and Goals

To have a fun filled outdoor adventure
to create a sense of community by providing a place where campers can learn about themselves and others with similar experiences
to introduce campers to dynamic role models by including adult burn survivors as Camp BUCKO volunteers
to promote each child’s unique abilities and strengths as steps in enhancing self acceptance
to promote opportunities to learn about working in groups as well as in one-on-one interactions among peers of the same and opposite sex

Camp is open to burn survivors between the ages of 7-17. Adult burn survivors may be involved as volunteers at camp. The camp has grown to over 70 children attending the week long camp in August. We will help arrange transportation for campers all across Ontario. We have had campers from other provinces attend our camp if there was not a burn camp for them to attend in their home province.

We are a registered charity providing the program through generous donations from firefighters associations, service groups, and other public and private organizations. A board of volunteers from across Ontario plans for camp all year. With the donations we receive we are able to fully fund each child attending camp, transportation to and from camp and each child to receive a camp shirt. Health providers, firefighters, adult burn survivors, and burn support staff attend camp to support the experienced Kinark Outdoor Centre staff.

Camp BUCKO is located at the Kinark Outdoor Centre facility near Minden, Ontario, Canada.

There are numerous activities to participate in including:

Canoeing, Kayaking Fishing
Hiking 'Chat' sessions
Arts & Crafts Campfires
Archery Rope Courses
Swimming Outdoor Sports
Drama ...therapeutic session by campers choice

For more information on attending the camp or if you wish to sponsor a child please leave a message at 1-877-272-8256, or email us at questions@campbucko.ca
Or write to us at our Mailing address:

Camp BUCKO
265 Port Union Road # 15549
Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
M1C 4Z7

The Source:
http://www.campbucko.ca/intro.html


In United States:

Tampa, Fl -
Camp Hopetake (pronounced Ho-pee-toc-ee) has been developed by the Tampa Bay Tampa Bay, inlet of the Gulf of Mexico, 25 mi (40 km) long and 7 to 12 mi (11.3–19 km) wide, W Fla., separated from the Gulf by numerous small islands; it receives the Hillsborough River. St. Regional Burn Center at Tampa General Hospital as a summer camp specifically designed to meet the needs of previously burned children from the ages of four to 16. The name Hopetike is the Seminole Indian word for children. It was chosen with the help of the tribal office at the Brighton Seminole Reservation in Okeechobee as representational of Florida.

In 1991, our burn center participated in a pilot program that we found not only rewarding, but fun and educational. Previous patients from our burn center were invited to spend the weekend with medical personnel that they had become acquainted with while recovering from their burn injuries. For many of our children, coping with The Coping With series of books is a series of books aimed at 11-16 year olds, written by Peter Corey and published by Scholastic Hippo. The first book, Coping with Parents, was released in 1989, and the series continued until the last book, Coping with Cash the social and emotional scars associated with their injuries can be overwhelming. Camp Hopetake provides a safe, supportive environment for our kids to share their feelings.

The Source:
http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Camp+...urned+children.+(Camp+Hopetake,...-a013252390



Camp Hopetake
Hopetake (ho-pee-toc-ee) is the Florida Seminole Indian Word for "children".

Tampa Firefighters Local 754 in conjunction with Tampa General Hospital's Burn Unit sponsors a camp especially for children that have been seriously burned. We work as staff members and financially support the camp known as Camp Hopetake . This summer camp is for previously burned children of all ages. Hopetake gives these young victims from all over the state a chance to get together for a week long adventure in Ellenton, Florida. For many of our seriously burned children, coping with the social and emotional scars associated with their injuries can be overwhelming. Hopetake provides a safe and supportive environment for our kids to share their feelings and interact with one another in a non-threatening atmosphere. They spend the week with other seriously burned children, nurses and staff from the burn unit,
and Local 754 firefighters. Their week includes a wide variety of activities including:

Swimming
Fishing
Crafts
Games
Movies
Bowling
Horseback Riding
Hay Rides
Additional activities
Demonstrations including Sky Diving, Tampa Fire Rescue Search Dogs, Martial Arts and more.

The camp is provided free of charge to all attendees. This includes transportation to and from the camp and all expenses incurred while at the camp. The camp is somewhat unique in that these special children are provided air conditioned quarters and full medical supervision by nurses from the burn unit at Tampa General Hospital and Tampa Fire-Rescue paramedics.

The Source:
http://www.tampafirefighters.com/comm_serv.htm

We Can Do It !! Just Me and You..Make That Change..:angel::wub::agree:



I totally Michael you more then I did yesterday..:yes::clapping::angel::wub:


MJ TinkerBell..:wub::agree::clapping:

 

[windy09]

Hello Family :wub::agree:

I found this..These animals really need us..:wub::angel::agree:

I know Michael would have been the first to the suffering areas in the World today, and We must now step in literally for Him..

We Can Do It!! Just you and Me..

Help The Abandoned Animals of Haiti


About The Animal Rescue


The Animal Rescue Site focuses the power of the Internet on a specific need — providing food for some of the eight million companion animals relinquished to shelters in the U.S. every year. But our hopes also extend far beyond U.S. borders. Animals around the world need our help, as evidenced by the recent earthquake in Haiti.

At The Animal Rescue Site, we would like to thank all of you for your immediate and overwhelming response to help animals in Haiti. The news doesn't talk much about the need animals experience during times of crisis, but you remembered — and you acted, raising over $234,613 to help them.
The International Fund for Animal Welfare's Director of Emergency Relief, Ian Robinson, brings the situation in Haiti into clear focus: "The condition of these animals before the earthquake was not good, so we can't just simply put things back as they were. We need to deliver immediate relief to animals and to develop long-term plans for a lasting good."
Your amazing generosity means more than survival to the animals of Haiti. It means that they have a future. Thank you for your strength and support!

The Animal Rescue Site focuses the power of the Internet on a specific need — providing food for some of the eight million unwanted animals given to shelters in the U.S. every year. Over four million animals are put to death every year in the U.S. alone because they are abandoned and unwanted.
Each click on the purple "Click Here to Give - it's FREE" button at The Animal Rescue Site provides food and care for a rescued animal living in a shelter or sanctuary. Funding for food and care is paid by site sponsors and distributed to animals in need at The Fund for Animals' renowned animal sanctuaries (including Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch in Texas and The Fund for Animals Wildlife Center in Southern California), pet shelters supported by the Petfinder Foundation, North Shore Animal League, and other worthy animal care facilities supported by the GreaterGood.org foundation.

100% of sponsor advertising fees goes to our charitable partners.

To Contact Us:

Customer Service:
Please e-mail customerservice@theanimalrescuesite.com.
(We apologize that we may be unable to answer each e-mail individually due to the volume we receive.)
Mailing Address:
The Animal Rescue Site
One Union Square
600 University Street, Suite 1000
Seattle, WA 98101-4107
U.S.A.


My donation will go under the name Michael Jackson !!!!



We Can Do It just Make That Change TODAY !!!

The Source:
http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/clickToGive/home.faces?siteId=3

MJ TinkerBell..:wub::agree::angel:

Hi MJ TinkerBell, thanks for posting this one. I click on this every single day. In fact I have a reminder to do it every day. I'm going to look at this more closely and donate real dollars too. I hope you are doing well. Hugs and L.O.V.E. :angel::wub:

 

[MJ TinkerBell]

Hello MJ Family,

I found this regarding more Camps for Kids..Michael would have LOVED it..I know He would have visited this Camps for Kids with Cancer..

In Canada

Camp Goodtimes

About Us:


The internationally acclaimed and accredited summer recreation program, Camp Goodtimes, provides a unique summer experience for children and teens with cancer and their families. Set in the scenic landscape of Loon Lake at Maple Ridge, Camp Goodtime provides a safety-minded, fun and entertaining week of activities at no cost.

Camp Goodtimes has medical supervision on site and other support. Camp Goodtimess changes lives. Participants experience adventure, take on challenges, form lasting friendships and unforgettable memories. Many children and teens become empowered by the time they spend there. Many families are renewed by a week without the stress of coping with cancer. Watch a video and explore session options below.

In 2010 Camp Goodtimes enters its 25th year with a celebration to be held in late summer/early fall. More information to come.


Kids Camps

These camps are for kids aged 6-15.

We offer 4 sessions of this camp, which brings children together to celebrate life and enjoy a safety-minded and fun summer camp experience.

Teen Program

This unique program is for youth aged 15-18 with a history of cancer.

We offer 1 session. This program provides lots of what teens really want; choices and hang out time.

Family Program

This program is for children and youth aged 0-18 (and their family members).

We offer 2 sessions wherein each year, we bring together families who have been affected by cancer to celebrate life and share experiences.

Leaders In Training (LIT) Program

This specialized program is designed for young leaders aged 16-18.

We offer 4 sessions that offer hands on experience on working on a team, learning to work with younger campers, and some behind-the-scenes action in running activities while ultimately learning about yourself. There is limited space for this program.

Contact Camp Goodtimes

Email us: gotcamp@bc.cancer.ca

Phone us: 604.675.7141

Toll Free: 1.800.663.2524 ext. 305

Fax us: 604.675.7124

Mailing Address:

565 West 10th Avenue
Vancouver, BC Canada
V5Z 4J4


The Source:
http://www.cancer.ca/British Columbia-Yukon/Support Services/BC-Camp Goodtimes.aspx?sc_lang=en

In America and Around The World

Cancer Kid Camps

Time spent at camp is a wonderful experience for our cancer kids and their siblings too. How wonderful for them to leave all those hospital visits behind and be outdoors doing fun things with other kids who understand. It gives them a chance to both have fun and to open up and say what they really feel about being diagnosed with cancer.

Many organizations have established cancer kid camps. These camps have the staff and facilities to deal with the children's special needs and many times the counselors are cancer survivors. Which camp your child will visit is probably dictated by which camp is near you. Check with your hospital social worker or Candlelighters to find out what is available in your area. Or, peruse the list below.

Alabama

Camp Smile-A-Mile (SAM)

First began in 1985 to provide challenging, unforgettable recreational and educational experiences for Young cancer patients from across Alabama at no cost to their families. That same philosophy applies today. Camp Smile-A-Mile's purpose is to provide these children with avenues for fellowship, to help build self-confidence, to help them cope with their disease, and to prepare them for life.

Camp Rap-A-Hope

A member of Children's Oncology Camping Association, International. Serves children between the ages of 7 and 17 who have or had cancer and live along the Gulf Coast of Alabama, Mississippi, Florida and Louisiana with the vast majority coming from Alabama. Camp is held in Mobile, Alabama. We do have a few kids that do both Camps each summer... but Camp SAM kids usually come from Central and Northern Alabama.

Arizona

Arizona Camp Sunrise

Free programs for children who have or have had cancer, and for their brothers and sisters. From the Arizona chapter of the American Cancer Society.

Jumping Mouse Camp, Inc.

215 North Bonito
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
502-774-9608

For children and adults who have or had serious illnesses such as cancer, arthritis, asthma, diabetes, or sickle cell anemia.

Candlelighters Weekend Family Retreat

Located in the mountains near Tucson, Arizona, this three-day camp in June offers a retreat for the entire family. Free.

Arkansas

Camp Aldersgate

2000 Aldersgate Road
Little Rock, AR 72205
501-225-1444

One-week residential camp for children aged 6 to 16 with cancer. Free.

Camp Quality Arkansas

Go to Camp Quality USA and click on "Locate a Camp".

Australia

Camp Quality

A year round support programme for children with cancer and their families. Founded and established in 1983 in Sydney, Australia, there are now fourteen Australian locations covering every State and Territory in Australia.

California

Camp Okizu

Summer camp offering the opportunity for children with cancer to learn independence, nourish positive self-esteem and gain skills they never thought were possible. "The mission of the Okizu Foundation is to provide recreational, respite and peer support programs to meet the needs of all members of families affected by childhood cancer." (Northern California.)

World's Greatest Camp

Orange County Foundation for Oncology Children and Families
P. O. Box 6023
Orange, CA 92863-6023

OCF-OCF, an Orange County California summer camp serving pediatric cancer patients and sponsored by Orange County Foundation for Oncology Children & Families.

Camp Summer Sault

American Cancer Society
936 Pine Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90801
310-437-0791;Fax 310-494-1782

Five-day day camp for children with cancer aged 6 to 13 and their siblings. Leadership experience for teenagers aged 14 and older. Free.

Camp Sunburst

Geri Brooks, Ph.D., Executive Camp Director
5350 Commerce Blvd. Suite I
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
707-588-9477,
adminatsunburstprojects.org

One-week residential program for children aged 6 to 18 who have life-threatening diseases.

Tuolumne Trails

22988 Ferretti Road
Groveland, CA 95321
(800) 678-5102

Tuolumne Trails is a camp for children with special medical needs, located on 80 beautiful acres of Sierra Nevada wilderness outside the mountain community of Groveland, California near Yosemite National Park.

Canada

Kids Cancer Camps of Alberta

We are an organization committed to providing camping programs and other paediatric oncology projects for children with a history of cancer and their siblings in Alberta.

Camp Trillium

Camp Trillium began in 1984 for children with cancer and their families across the province of Ontario. We provide year round programs including winter camps, teen weekends, family weekends, clinic support programs, monthly youth programs, community programs which all compliment the 3 summer programs. We offer residential camp, family camp and day camp programs at various locations across Ontario.

Camp Oochigeas

60 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 201
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M4T 1N5
888 GO-4-OOCH (1 888 464-6624)

Camp Oochigeas is a privately funded, volunteer based organization that provides kids with cancer and kids affected by childhood cancer with a unique opportunity for growth through challenging, fun, enriching and magical experiences. Camp Oochigeas offers year-round programs for children affected by childhood cancer at our site in Muskoka, at the Hospital for Sick Children and in the community.

Colorado

Western Colorado Camp Courage

Note: url not working 2/05.

Located on the Western Slope of the Colorado Rockies, this camp is for children with cancer, brain tumors, and blood diseases.

The Silver Lining Ranch (Kids Stuff Foundation Inc.)

1490 Ute Ave, Aspen CO 81611
970-925-9540 / Fax 970-544-0565

One-week camp for children 8-18 for children actively in treatment and up to 18 months out of treatment.

Camp Wapiyapi

910 16th Street, Suite 226
Denver, CO 80202
Email: info@wapiyapi.org
Phone: (303) 534-0883

Week-long camps in the mountains near Estes Park.

Camp Kiowa

51934 Hyw 285
Grant, CO
303-816-9368

Connecticut

Hole in the Wall Gang Camp
Nonprofit residential summer camp for children with cancer or other serious blood diseases. It's a place where the children can kick back and just have fun.

Camp Rising Sun

A camp for children ages 5-17 who have been diagnosed with cancer. Children attend camp free of charge in the end of August. Situated on the shores of Triangle Lake in the northwest hills of Connecticut. See their website for more information.

Time for Life

Information on this summer camp is available on the web site.

Florida

Boggy Creek Camp

The camp medical staff and facility accomdates children ages 7-17 with many kinds of special needs, from bandaging a minor cut to administering chemotherapy. The medical presence is purposely kept in the background so the children can concentrate on filling their days with all the fun of a good old-fashioned camp experience.

Georgia

Camp Sunshine - Georgia

Offers programs for children with cancer.

CURE

Support for children and parents of children with cancer. Provides counseling, retreats, and camps (although the web site does not mention a camp 9/01). Organizes fundraisers for cancer research. (Metropolitan Atlanta.)

Idaho

Camp Rainbow Gold

2676 S. Vista Avenue
Boise ID 83705
208-422-0176

The Camp Rainbow Gold oncology camp hosts 85 children each August at Cathedral Pines in Ketchum, Idaho, for a week of discovery and outdoor fun. Administered by the American Cancer Society. They also offer a Family Camp and a Sibling Camp.

Camp Quality Indiana

Go to Camp Quality USA and click on "Locate a Camp".

Camp Discovery Idaho

Camp Discovery Idaho provides river adventure programs free to cancer survivors both children and adults. Camp Discovery is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization located in Salmon, Idaho deep in the heart of the Salmon River Country on the doorstep of the largest wilderness in the lower 48 states.

Illlinois, Wisconsin, Indiana

The One Step At A Time Project

The One Step At a Time Projects are open to any child with cancer and leukemia between the ages of 7 and 20 who is being treated in Illinois, Wisconsin, or northern Indiana. Children from other states may also participate, depending on available space.

Illinois

Camp Quality Illinois

Go to Camp Quality USA and click on "Locate a Camp".

Indiana

Camp Little Red Door

Little Red Door Cancer Agency
1801 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202-1411
Contact: Michele Perrin at mperrin@littlereddoor.org
or by phone at (317)925-5595, ext. 340.

Camp Little Red Door is a week long summer camp for children ages 8 to 18 who have been diagnosed with cancer and are receiving treatment in the state of Indiana. Campers can also be in remission, but must be residents of Indiana. Camp is scheduled for July 25-30, 2010 and is held at Bradford Woods in Martinsville, Indiana. Space permitting, campers may invite a sibling/friend to attend with them. Medical staff is available 24/7 to accommodate any special needs and administer medications. The cost to attend is only $25 per camper and $50 per sibling/friend. Camp activities include horseback riding, canoeing, swimming, arts & crafts, archery and other games.

Camp Watcha -Wanna -Do

Jennifer Fisher Program Director
P.O. Box 11166
Fort Wayne, IN. 46856-1166
Phone: (260) 609-3155 (camp phone)

The main focus is a one week summer resident camp program offered to children 7-18. They may bring one sibling. Held in June. Kinder camp is a one day camp for children under the ages of 7 who are cancer survivors and their families. It is held on the Wednesday of resident camp. Teen retreats & trips are held a few times a year and are activities such as pizza parties, bowling, amusement parks, etc. Family camp is held once a year and is open to cancer survivors and their families. Camp Jene'e is an adult cancer survivors retreat held twice a year.

Iowa

Camp Amanda

JoAnn Zimmerman, Director
Amanda Cares, Inc.
4217 University
Des Moines, IA 50311
515-279-5444

Weekend camps during spring, summer, and fall for bereaved children aged 6 to 16. Free.

Camp Quality Heartland (Iowa and Nebraska)

Go to Camp Quality USA and click on "Locate a Camp".

The Heart Connection Children's Cancer Programs

www.childrenscancerprograms.com

The Heart Connection Children's Cancer Programs is a not-for-profit organization which enhances the quality of life for children with cancer by providing programs for recreation, education, and family support. They run an Oncology Camp and a Sibling Camp for brother or sisters who have a sibling with cancer or have lost a sibling to cancer.

Kansas

Camp Hope

ACS sponsored camp for cancer kids in Kansas. American Cancer Society, Kansas Division
1315 SW Arrowhead Road
Topeka, KS 66604
913-273-4114

One-week camp for children aged 8 to 21 who have or had cancer. Free.

Camp Quality Greater Kansas City

Go to Camp Quality USA and click on "Locate a Camp".

Kentucky

The Center for Courageous Kids

The Center for Courageous Kids
1501 Burnley Road
Scottsville, KY 42164
270-618-2900

The Center for Courageous Kids is a year round medical camp for children who have chronic or life threatening illnesses by creating experiences that are memorable, exciting, fun, build self-esteem, are physically safe and medially sound. Family retreats serve children 3-17 and summer camps serve children 7-15. No child or family will pay to attend camp. The camp will be funded by donations from individuals, foundations, and corporations with a heart for children.

Indian Summer Camp

in Kentucky.

Camp Quality Kentucky

Go to Camp Quality USA and click on "Locate a Camp".

Louisiana

Camp Challenge

New Orleans, Louisiana. Camp Challenge is a camp for kids with cancer and their siblings. Cancer Association of Greater New Orleans.

Stacy S Drury M.D., Ph.D, President and Medical Director of Camp
504-988-4794
sdrury@tulane.edu

Camp Quality Louisiana

Go to Camp Quality USA and click on "Locate a Camp".

Maine

Camp Sunshine at Sebago Lake

in Maine, a retreat for families whose children are in active treatment for cancer, kidney disease, Diamond Black Fan Anemia, Fanconi Anemia, and other life-threatening diseases.

35 Acadia Rd
Casco, ME 04015
207-655-3800
fax: 207-655-3825

13 weeks of camps for families with children with life threatening illnesses.

Camp Rainbow

American Cancer Society, Maine Division
Barb Edison
52 Federal Street
Brunswick, ME 04011
1-800-464-3102 (ME only)
207-729-3339

For children from Maine aged 4 and older who have or had cancer and their families. Free.

Camp Carole

87 Redlands Rd
West Roxbury, Ma. 02132

Provides a fun atmosphere where children aged 8-15 living with cancer and other serious blood diseases, from New England, can escape their everyday life and enjoy being a child.


Maryland

Camp Friendship

A camp in suburban Maryland for children with cancer (a OneVoiceUSA benefit organization).

Massachusetts

Camp Carole

Dr. & Mrs. Bill Egan
87 Redlands Road
West Roxbury, MA 02132
617-327-1913

(see listing under "Maine" - this camp is associated with the hospitals in Massachusetts)

Dream Day on Cape Cod

165 Nan-Ke-Rafe Path
Brewster, MA 02631
774 994 7346

We currently hold six (6) 1 week sessions.

Michigan

Special Days Camp

Special Days rents facilities from Pinehills Camp and Retreat Center in Brighton, Michigan for cancer kid and cancer sibling kids camps.

Special Days Camps, P.O. Box 1154, Bay City, MI 48706-0154
(866) 448-4710
(See web site for the most current information.)

Camp Casey

"Helping kids conquer cancer one neigh at a time." This cost-free horseback riding program for kids with cancer serves families throughout Michigan. Cowboy Camp Outs (overnight mini-vacations) and Horsey House Calls provide respite to families during tumultuous times.

Camp Quality Michigan

Go to Camp Quality USA and click on "Locate a Camp".

Little Mary's Hospitality House

1580 Seaman’s Road
Wellston, MI 49689
1-800-435-4297/616-848-4699
Vacation retreat for families who have a child with a bereaved. Six lakeside apartments (handicapped access) and playhouses. Free.

Minnesota

Courage Camps

Camps for cancer kids: Camp Courage (Maple Lake, Minnesota) and Courage North (Lake George, Minnesota).

Courage Center, Camping Dept.

3915 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, MN 55422
612-520-0504

One-week residential camp for children aged 6 to 17 with cancer and their siblings. Free.

KAMP KACE
is a week long camp for children with cancer and their siblings, held every August.

Mississippi

Camp Hopewell

Oxford, Mississippi

Hopewell Camp and Conference Center is funded and directed by St. Andrews Presbyterian Churches in North Mississippi, COCA members, ACA accredited. They host a camp for families surviving cancer. Most of the campers are St. Jude's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tn. patients. However, that is not a requirement for participation. Also, most of the families are not Presbyterian, nor even Protestant. This is a free camp for the families with all the camping activities. Canoeing, Swimming, Archery, High and Low challenge courses, and more. They have families from California, Missouri, Peru, Ghana and of course, the mid-south.

Missouri

Camp Quality Central Missouri

Go to Camp Quality USA and click on "Locate a Camp".

Camp Quality Northwest Missouri

Go to Camp Quality USA and click on "Locate a Camp".

Camp Quality Ozark Missouri

Go to Camp Quality USA and click on "Locate a Camp".

Camp Quality Ozark Greater Kansas City

Go to Camp Quality USA and click on "Locate a Camp".

Camp Sunrise

American Cancer Society, Missouri Division
3322 American Avenue, P. O. Box 1066
Jefferson City, MO 65101
314-893-4800
Family weekend for families with a child to age 8 with cancer. Free.

Kiwanis Camp Wyman

David A. Hillard, Executive Director
600 Kiwanis Drive
Eureka, MO 63025
314-938-5245

Summer program for children age 8 to 16. Mainstreams children with cancer into the regular program. Fee. Financial assistance.

Camp Barnabas

http://www.campbarnabas.org/

"We run a Christian camp for children with special medical needs. We have a week where we serve children with heamatology or oncology diseases. We also serve their siblings. Our camp offers full scholarships to ALL children in need. We do not require proof of need. We know that disease takes a financial toll on families and we want to serve these families, regardless of ability to pay. Our camp has been operational for seven years. We have five nurses and one or more physicians each week. Ages 7-17. On active treatment, or in remission-you qulaify for our progarm."

Camp Rainbow

http://www.camprainbow.com/

Different programs for different ages, from a day camp for 4-5 year olds, a sleep-over camp for older children, and a teen camp.

Montana

Camp-Mak-A-Dream

Located on a ranch in Montana. An appropriately supervised, cost-free camp program (CAMP MAK-A-DREAM) for children and young adults with cancer, in order that these children may have the opportunity to participate in a variety of fun-filled camp activities, learn new skills, form positive peer relationships, and develop greater independence and self-esteem.

For One Another

For One Another Cancer Family Network
PO Box 6446
Bozeman, MT 59771
ph 406.587.8080
fx 406.556.1050

For One Another Cancer Family Network (FOA) was founded in 1990 by volunteers dedicated to providing a supportive and nurturing experience for Montana families dealing with cancer, whether the child or the adult is diagnosed. FOA understands that every relationship in a family is affected dramatically by a cancer diagnosis. We offer no-cost seasonal programs including: two 1-week summer camps in July, a fall weekend retreat and spring parties across the state. We provide opportunities and activities for families to spend quality time together and with other families sharing a similar journey in a fun, healthy and loving atmosphere.

Big Sky Kids

Eagle Mount – Bozeman
6901 Goldenstein Lane
Bozeman, MT 59715
406-586-1781

The Big Sky Kids program has been holding camps for children and teens with cancer for 21 years. Information is at the web site or call 406-586-1781.

Nebraska

Camp Quality Heartland (Iowa and Nebraska)

Go to Camp Quality USA and click on "Locate a Camp".

New Jersey

Happiness is Camping

Blairstown, New Jersey. Happiness Is Camping, for children with cancer, was founded in 1980. About 400 children, girls and boys aged 6-16 years, attend the overnight camp, staying from one to six weeks, depending on their health. The camp is free to all, supported by donations and volunteer staff members.

Camp Quality New Jersey

Go to Camp Quality USA and click on "Locate a Camp".

New Mexico

Imus Ranch

A Working Cattle Ranch For Kids With Cancer

Imus Ranch for Kids With Cancer
P O Box 250
Ribera, NM 87560
(575) 421-4687

Imus Ranch is an authentic working cattle ranch nestled beneath a majestic mesa in the rolling hills near Ribera, New Mexico, 50 miles northeast of Santa Fe. Imus Ranch hosts nine “Go Rounds” each year, one in the spring and eight in the summer. Each Go Round is nine days, seven full days on the ranch with one travel day at the beginning and end. Imus Ranch underwrites all costs, including airfare to New Mexico, so there is no cost to the families. The children must be ages 11 to 17 and cannot have any lines or ports. The Ranch is designed to house 10 children per Go Round, plus a doctor, nurse, EMT, and 2 child life specialists. It is important that all parents and children understand the fundamental philosophy of Imus Ranch: It is not a camp --it is a working cattle ranch.

New York

Camp Simcha

Camp Simcha is located in bucolic Glen Spey, New York. It is sponsored by Chai Lifeline, the international children's health support network that provides emotional and social support for seriously ill children and their families. (Chai Lifeline has five regional offices in the United States and affiliates in Israel, Great Britain and Canada.)

Camp Simcha offers two, two-week sessions for children with cancer. Our goal is to give children an exciting and enjoyable camp experience that will enhance resiliency and help them through the inevitable rough patches of fighting illness. The medical staff is comprised of pediatric oncologists from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the camp infirmary can accommodate children on treatment. Each child has his/her counselor, so that schedules can be tailored to a child's interest and energy level, and the activities mirror those at camps for healthy children (with modifications when necessary).

Camp Simcha is free of charge, and pays for transportation from a child's home city. For more information, contact at 877 SIMCHA4 or 212 699-6630.

Estie Kleinkaufman
Chai Lifeline
151 West 30th Street, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10001
877 SIMCHA4 or 212 699-6638.

Camp Open Arms

Camp Open Arms is a program of Cancer Action, Inc. with assistance from the Penfield School District, the Town of Penfield, and the United Way. The camping period is usually held during the first part of July, and is carried out at one of the school locations in the Town of Penfield (NY).Holly Widanka, Director of Health Education

Cancer Action

255 Alexander Street
Rochester, NY 14607
716-423-9700

Two-week day camp for children aged 3 to 15 with cancer or blood diseases and their siblings. Fee. Scholarships available.

Camp Good Days & Special Times, Inc.

www.campgooddays.org
1332 Pittsford-Mendon Road, PO Box 665
Mendon, NY 14506
585-624-5555 or 800-785-2135

Camp Good Days & Special Times, Inc. Recreational Facility

www.campgooddays.org
58 West Lake Road
Branchport, NY 14418
315-595-2779

Camp Good Days and Special Times was founded, in 1979, in Rochester, New York, by Gary Mervis, following the diagnosis of his youngest daughter, Teddi, with a malignant brain tumor. Teddi lost her battle in 1982, however Camp Good Days has become Gary’s memorial to her and offers a variety of residential camping programs and year-round recreational and support activities for children, adults, and families whose lives have been touched by cancer. Camp Good Days offers programs for children with cancer; women with cancer; men with cancer; young adults (18-27) with cancer; children who have a parent or sibling dealing with cancer; and children who have lost a parent or sibling to cancer. All of the programs and services provided by Camp Good Days are offered free of charge for the participants.

Camp Adventure

www.cancer.org/campadventure
New York's Long Island

Sponsored by ACS, Camp Adventure is a free, fun-filled, week-long sleep away camp for children with cancer and their siblings, ages 6 to 18 -- a place where kids can just be kids.

The 52 Association for the Handicapped

350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1829
New York, NY 10118
212-346-5586

Skiing lessons for the physically challenged. Originally for veterans who lost limbs in war, they now teach amputees and physically challenged how to ski. Nationwide chapters. Free.

Sunrise Day Camp

Sunrise Day Camp is for children with cancer ages 5-16. This day camp is designed to meet the emotional, social, recreational and physical needs of these children while allowing them to enjoy the comforts and safety of their own homes at night. They run 3 2-week sessions in summer.

Michele Vernon, MSW
Phone: 516-766-4341 ext. 106
Fax: 516-766-0513
mvernon@friedbergjcc.org
North Carolina

Kaleidoscope Program

Alex Gordon, Director
P. O. Box 3417
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC 27710
919-681-4349/919-681-3446

Three one-week sessions for selected children aged 7 to 16 treated at Duke Medical Center. Free.

Camp Rainbow

Jacquelyn P. Sauls, Child/Family Specialist
East Carolina University School of Medicine
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
PCMH 288 West
Greenville, NC 27858-4354
919-551-4676

One-week program for children aged 6 to 18 with cancer. Also siblings and bereaved siblings. Free to children from eastern North Carolina.

Camp Carefree

275 Carefree Lane
Stokesdale, NC 27357
Phone: (336) 427-0966
Camp Program Directors are Michelle Richardson and Scott Richardson

Provides a week for children with cancer and a week for siblings in the summer.

Ohio

Kids N'Kamp

Beverly S. Circone, Executive Director
3440 Olentangy River Road, Suite 103K
Columbus, OH 43202
614-262-2220

Year-round programs and activities for children with cancer or other blood diseases and their families. Other programs include educational assessments, tutoring, support groups, and counseling for all members of the family. Free.

Camp Quality Ohio

Go to Camp Quality USA and click on "Locate a Camp".

Oregon

Camp Quality Oregon

Go to Camp Quality USA and click on "Locate a Camp".

Pennsylvania

Camp Can-Do

Camp Can-Do, sponsored by the Commonwealth Division of the American Cancer Society for over a decade, gives young cancer patients a break from the often scary and monotonous time spent in hospitals and in treatment routines. Camp Can-Do places the young campers in an atmosphere that promotes comfort and self-confidence, surrounded by others who are sharing similar experiences. The Camp takes place in Mt. Gretna, PA, on a beautiful wooded lakefront site.

Ronald McDonald Camp

Doris M. Sterner, MSW, Camp Admin.
The Ronald McDonald House
3925 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-387-8406

Residential camp for children aged 8 to 18 with cancer on or off therapy. Junior counselor program for youths aged 17 to 18. Free.

Rhode Island

Camp Hope

Offered by the American Cancer Society in Rhode Island. Camp Hope is a camp for children who have or had cancer, who are between the ages of 7 and 17, and also welcomes their siblings. Camp Hope is a weeklong overnight residential camp that takes place one week a year and a weekend in the winter. There is no fee for the camper or siblings to attend.

www.cancer.org/camphoperi

South Carolina

Camp Happy Days and Special Times

Happy Days is a non-profit organization providing emotional and financial support to children with cancer and their families throughout the Southeast. Held the first week in July. From a camper: "This camp is wonderful!"

Camp Happy Days
1622 Ashley Hall Road
Charleston, SC 29407
Tel: 843-571-4336, ext #26
http://www.camphappydays.com/

Camp Debbie Lou

Main office: 2634 Sharon Road
Charlotte, NC 28211
704-364-7471 tel
704-287-6265 cell
704-348-4550 fax

For children, between the ages of 4 - 14, that have been diagnosed with cancer and their families.
http://www.campdebbielou.com/

Tennessee

Camp Horizon

American Cancer Society, Tennessee Division
1315 8th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203
1-800-280-1227; in TN: 615-255-1227

One-week residential camp for children aged 7 to 18 with cancer. Free.

Texas

Camp Discovery

American Cancer Society
P. O. Box 149054
Austin, TX 78714-9054
512-928-2262

For children aged 6 to 18 with cancer. Free.

Camp Periwinkle

Jayne Finkowski, MD
6720 Bertner Street
Houston, TX 77030
713-661-4960

For children aged 7 to 15 with cancer treated at Texas Children’s Hospital. One sibling invited on a space-available basis. Free.

Camp Star Trails

Janet Johnson RN, Pediatrics
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Box 87
Houston, TX 77030
713-792-3362

Camp Quality Texas

Go to Camp Quality USA and click on "Locate a Camp".

Utah

Camp Hobe

Summer camp for children with cancer and their siblings.
http://www.camphobekids.org/

Virginia

Camp Fantastic

A program of Special Love located in Winchester, Virginia. Provides cancer kids a chance to have a camp experience.

Camp Five Seasons

Patricia Holden, Executive Director
3704 Farnsworth Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23321
804-484-0984; 804-547-5145

Five-day residential camp for medically challenged children aged 7 to 14 of all nationalities and their siblings. Fee. Limited scholarships. (Not presently operating)

Camp Holiday Trails

Cleo Velle, Director
P. O. Box 5806
Charlottesville, VA 22905-5806
804-977-3781

Therapeutic residential summer camp for children aged 7 to 17 with medical and physical health needs including cancer. Three 2-week sessions. Fee ~$900 each. Substantial financial assistance available

Washington

Camp Agape NW

PO BOX 65504
University Place, WA 98464
ggianacos@hotmail.com

Camp Agape NW is a family camp in Washington State for children with cancer and their entire family including parents and all siblings. There is no cost to the families attending. Families that are eligible include a child (infant to age 18) that have had or currently have cancer. Any family which receives treatment in Washington state is eligible. This year's camp runs from July 26th thru July 31th, 2010. Please check our website www.campagapenw.org for more information.

Camp Side-By-Side

A week-long, no-cost camp offered each August for 20 families of children with cancer. Visit the web site for more information about this unique camp.

West Virginia

Camp Winica

American Cancer Society, West Virginia Division
2428 Kanawha Boulevard East
Charleston, WV 25311
304-344-3611

One-week residential camp for children aged 7 to 16 and junior counselor program for youths aged 17 to 18 from West Virginia who have or had cancer. Free. Transportation provided.

Wisconsin

Hozhoni Weekend

American Cancer Society, Wisconsin Division
N19 W24350 Riverwood Drive P. O. Box 902
Pewaukee, WI 53072-0902
414-532-5500

Three-day weekend for families from Wisconsin with a child with cancer. Free.

Links to other lists of camps and to national camp headquarters
Camp Quality USA National Headquarters

2311 East Cragmont, Springfield, MO 65804
417-877-0177
infoATcampqualityusa.com
Camp Quality USA

Each Camp Quality offers free camping experiences and year-round support programs for children with cancer. Typically, the campers (ages 5-18) attend a camp from their state--so they can remain close to their hospital provider. Campers can be in any stage of cancer treatment or recovery to attend.

North America
First Descents, a Kayak camp for young adults with cancer. (Camp is in Vail, Colorado.)

Children's Oncology Camping Association, International

C.O.C.A., Children's Oncology Camping Association International is an international assembly of people providing camping programs for children with cancer. Many of the members camps serve a broad range of special need populations but we all share the common thread of working with pediatric oncology patients.

The Source:
http://www.acor.org/ped-onc/cfissues/camps.html

We can do it just you and me, for Michael..Make That Change..TODAY!!

always,
MJ TinkerBell..:wub::angel::agree:

 

[MJ TinkerBell]

Hello MJ Family,:wub:

I found this..I think it is very important, that WE all"Be Brave"..:agree:
It's a website that helps heal children of the scars of sexual abuse ..:wub:

The Little Warriors Website:

Little Warriors is a national charitable organization, based in Canada, focusing on the education and prevention of child sexual abuse. Little Warriors teaches adults how to help prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. In addition to prevention education, Little Warriors also provides information about the prevalence and frequency of child sexual abuse and information about healing and support resources.

Our Focus

Little Warriors is a charitable organization with a national focus that educates adults about how to help prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Little Warriors also provides information about the prevalence and frequency of child sexual abuse and information about healing and support resources.

Vision

To help prevent child sexual abuse.

Mission

To teach adults how to help prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse.

To raise awareness about the prevalence and frequency of child sexual abuse.

To provide national and local resource information about child sexual abuse.

Mandate

Little Warriors is committed to:

•Providing information about child sexual abuse.
•Providing child sexual abuse prevention strategies to adults through education.
•Providing information about healing and support resources.

Goals & Objectives

Education

•Provide information about child sexual abuse and its prevalence.
•Raise awareness about child sexual abuse.
•Provide child sexual abuse resource information.
•Educate adults about how to help prevent child sexual abuse by delivering the Stewards of Children child sexual abuse prevention program.

Prevention

•Provide information about the tools and resources available to help prevent child sexual abuse.

Healing and Support

•Work with those organizations that provide healing and support services.
•Link people to healing and support services through www.littlewarriors.ca.

Helping to Protect Children

•Provide and create educational tools for adults to help them protect children from child sexual abuse.

For contact information on child sexual abuse resources, please use the map below to select a location:


Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland
& Labrador
Nova Scotia
Nunavut
Northwest Territories
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Yukon

Adults Resolving Child Sexual Abuse in Community:

Little Warriors offers Darkness to Light's Stewards of Children program. The Stewards of Children program is designed for all responsible adults, including parents, organizations and corporations that serve children and youth.

The Stewards of Children program runs three hours in length at $40.00 per participant.

The Source:
http://www.littlewarriors.ca/index.html

We can do it just you and me, for Michael..Make That Change..TODAY!!

MJ TinkerBell..:wub::agree:

 

[windy09]

Hello everyone.

Thank you Bree for all of your ideas. (((((HUGS))))) :better:

Here is another idea to make a change. Michael supported the Starlight Children's Foundation. In another forum, we've set up a fundraising page where we can collect donations and it goes directly to the foundation. This is a continuous campaign and the donations can be anonymous. You can give what you can give or not give at all. The fundraising page is created on behalf of the group, so no one is singled out. Just like we do for the Plant-a Tree campaign here, we can perhaps do the same, but something for children.

So maybe wee can do the same here for Starlight OR perhaps select another charity that Michael supported. It would be nice if this were something for children. We've already covered the environment.

Starlight Children's Foundation website
http://www.starlight.org/

Example of what our fundraising page would start off like:
http://www.firstgiving.com/starlight

Just some thoughts. :angel:

 

[thrillerchild]

That's a wonderful idea Kim I'll take a look at other Childrens charities that Michael supported and post about here during my lunch break.

 

[thrillerchild]

**Children's Institute, Inc**

"Children’s Institute, Inc. has long been a pioneer, promoting the well-being of vulnerable children. Everything we do is aimed at healing children who have been hurt, protecting them from getting hurt again, and preventing others from ever being hurt in the first place. We help families provide safe, nurturing homes. And we advance innovative programs and policies that contribute to safe children, strong families and healthy communities nationwide.

CII’s unique, holistic blend of clinical and community programs supports the whole child and the entire family. Our work is further enhanced and supported by strong community partnerships that encourage collaboration and the delivery of culturally appropriate services to our families. Through this integrated approach, thousands of children recover from trauma and go on to lead healthy lives."

 

[windy09]

Stephen, this also seems to be a wonderful charity. It really is important to treat the child and the entire family. Thanks for sharing your ideas. :yes: We have so many options.

 

[windy09]

Hey teammies and MJJC family,

I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this, but I just posted about a project which I participated, which was to create a curriculum for children in middle school, high school and college in honor of Michael and Lady Diana. The project was announced on the Voices Education Project website and is called "Words and Violence". The curriculum focuses on how the words we use can impact children and really anyone. More details can be found in the post which I posted in the News and Discussion thread.

http://www.mjjcommunity.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2979843&postcount=1

Please take look as this curriculum as it is a very important project that can truly benefit everyone.

Thanks very much and please spread the word. :angel::wub::better:

 

[Maria MJ]

Thanks Kim.
Joining this project and using this curriculum for the benefit of the young generations is truly something Michael would love and fully support.
There's no better way to change the world than by raising awareness and providing people with the inner structure that will prevent them from resorting to any form of violence.

By all means a very worthy project for everyone to benefit from.

 

[windy09]

Thanks Kim.
Joining this project and using this curriculum for the benefit of the young generations is truly something Michael would love and fully support.
There's no better way to change the world than by raising awareness and providing people with the inner structure that will prevent them from resorting to any form of violence.

By all means a very worthy project for everyone to benefit from.

Yes I agree Maria, thank you for your thoughts. :angel:

 

[Billie_Jean09]

What a wonderful project. I have faved the page and will look at it more thoroughly, then spread the word about it.
Recognition for Michael as a peacemaker and humanitarian, is like a breath of fresh air. :yes: and having a project like this close to his own heart is excellent!
Very inspiring. Thanks for posting this Kim.:clapping:

 

[MJ TinkerBell]

Hello Family and Team-Mies , :wub:

I found this and I think it would have made Michael smile..Founded in 1999 by Dena Hammerstein (daughter-in-law of Broadway legend Oscar Hammerstein), OMB is a nonprofit that brings the joy of theater to children in hospitals and care facilities, training young patients in theatrical basics and putting them into a show.

It's "Only Make Believe"

About Us..

Only Make Believe is a non-profit organization that creates and performs interactive theatre for children living in hospitals and care facilities throughout New york City. Our vision is to bring joy and inspiration to as many chronically ill children as possible, across the United States and around the world.

Since 1999 we have served over 21,000 children in the New York City metropolitan area. Our six week interactive program engages, inspires and empowers children living with chronic illness and disabilities through the collaborative process of theater.

Only Make Believe is a non-profit organization that creates and performs interactive theatre for children in hospitals and care facilities.
Only Make Believe is dedicated to the principle that freeing a child's imagination is a valuable part of the healing process.

Shows

Each week three OMB actors with a backdrop, props and a trunk full of colorful costumes perform a fun filled interactive play for our special audiences. Every performance is custom tailored to suit the population we serve. As a result, each OMB workshop is unique, fresh and fun!
We begin every six week cycle with Day 1 and conclude every cycle
with Day 6. The other shows described below fill in the remaining weeks.

"Message From A Mockingbird"

For more information please go to our Website..

The Source:
http://www.onlymakebelieve.org/

:agree::wub::angel::wub::angel::wub::agree:

 

[windy09]

What a wonderful project. I have faved the page and will look at it more thoroughly, then spread the word about it.
Recognition for Michael as a peacemaker and humanitarian, is like a breath of fresh air. :yes: and having a project like this close to his own heart is excellent!
Very inspiring. Thanks for posting this Kim.:clapping:

Thank you Billie_Jean. I'm so grateful to have participated. Yes please spread the word. I'm afraid it's not getting enough exposure. Thank you kindly. I believe this is something Michael would be proud to be a part of. Hugs and love..:better::wub:

 

[windy09]

Hello Family and Team-Mies , :wub:

I found this and I think it would have made Michael smile..Founded in 1999 by Dena Hammerstein (daughter-in-law of Broadway legend Oscar Hammerstein), OMB is a nonprofit that brings the joy of theater to children in hospitals and care facilities, training young patients in theatrical basics and putting them into a show.

It's "Only Make Believe"

About Us..

Only Make Believe is a non-profit organization that creates and performs interactive theatre for children living in hospitals and care facilities throughout New york City. Our vision is to bring joy and inspiration to as many chronically ill children as possible, across the United States and around the world.

Since 1999 we have served over 21,000 children in the New York City metropolitan area. Our six week interactive program engages, inspires and empowers children living with chronic illness and disabilities through the collaborative process of theater.

Only Make Believe is a non-profit organization that creates and performs interactive theatre for children in hospitals and care facilities.
Only Make Believe is dedicated to the principle that freeing a child's imagination is a valuable part of the healing process.

Shows

Each week three OMB actors with a backdrop, props and a trunk full of colorful costumes perform a fun filled interactive play for our special audiences. Every performance is custom tailored to suit the population we serve. As a result, each OMB workshop is unique, fresh and fun!
We begin every six week cycle with Day 1 and conclude every cycle
with Day 6. The other shows described below fill in the remaining weeks.

"Message From A Mockingbird"

For more information please go to our Website..

The Source:
http://www.onlymakebelieve.org/

:agree::wub::angel::wub::angel::wub::agree:

Bree, this is a wonderful article you posted. I bet this is very healing for children. What a brilliant idea and I'm sure this would be something to make Michael smile. :yes::better::wub:

 

[MJ TinkerBell]

Hello MJ Family,:wub:

I found this..

The Blog Article:

Because I Am A Girl

The Campaign:

Because I am a Girl is Plan's campaign to fight gender inequality, promote girls' rights and lift millions of girls out of poverty.

Across the world, girls face double discrimination due to their gender and age, leaving them at the bottom of the social ladder.

Research has shown that girls are more likely to suffer from malnutrition; be forced into an early marriage; be subject to violence or intimidation; be trafficked, sold or coerced into the sex trade; or become infected with HIV.

Plan is producing one girl report each year in the run up to 2015, the target year for the Millennium Development Goals. Each report provides tangible proof of the inequalities that still exist between boys and girls.

Join our campaign and help us transform the lives of the world's poorest girls.

Development Goals:

It's been 10 years since the United Nations set out the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to eradicate extreme poverty by 2015. Despite progress, we're still a long way from achieving them and time is running out.

Some of the most pressing issues for girls relating to the MDGs are:

Eradicate Extreme Poverty and Hunger:
70% of the world's poorest people are women and girls. The reality of the female face of poverty has not been fully factored into the indicators and targets of the MDGs. Progress towards reducing income poverty is being measured, but without a full analysis of the gender component of poverty reduction.

Achieve Universal Primary Education:
Achieving this goal is largely reliant on real progress being made on the MDG target to ensure gender parity in education enrolment. This target should have been met by 2005. But of the 113 countries that failed to achieve gender parity in both primary and secondary school enrolment by the target date of 2005, only 18 are likely to achieve the goal by 2015.

Promote Gender Equality and Empower Women:
Despite significant progress worldwide in enrolling increasing numbers of girls into primary schools, secondary education remains an unattainable goal for millions of adolescent girls.
Targeted government action is needed, particularly for girls from poor and marginalised families living in rural areas.

Reduce Child Mortality:
In many parts of the world more girls than boys die before the age of 5. An important factor here is that the birth preference for boys is a major concern in the 2 most populous countries on earth, China and India.

Combat HIV/Aids, Malaria and Other Diseases:
It is widely acknowledged that children who face nutritional deficiencies in early childhood also face learning difficulties, leading to lower educational attainment. The call for governments to increase their investment in preventing and treating diseases like malaria cannot be louder.

Plan Cohort Study:
See how the MDGS are affecting girls' lives across the world by reading Plan's 'Real Choices, Real Lives' study. Set up in 2007, the study follows 142 girls from birth until their 9th birthday in 2015. This year we have assessed their progress in the light of the MDGs.

The Source:
http://plan-international.org/girls/

Make That Change !! Let it begin with YOU and ME !!:wub::agree::clapping::angel:

always,
MJ TinkerBell:wub::agree:

 

[crazy4umjackson]

Glad to be back home and back on this site. Brings a smile on my face as i type this that so many of the MJ fans are really working to make a difference. Keep Michaeling

 

[adrianmonk]

this thread makes me so happy!!! MJ Tinkerbell, thank you so much for your state-by-state suggestions for places to volunteer/donate to!!! Michael would be so happy to know fans truly want to do good in this world!! :yes: :yes: :yes:

It's so important to realize that you can help out even if you don't have money or time!!! I am a student and I am quite deficient in both of those areas right now haha! Taking just a few hours a week to volunteer can really make a difference though! I have recently begun mentoring a fourth grade girl through http://www.cycyouth.org/index.php locally, and it is truly rewarding to know that just by spending a small amount of time with a child I will make a difference for the better in their life!! Although I have just started, I know that it will be a mutually beneficial relationship :yes: :yes: :yes: And really, it can be as little as a few times a month, and requires no money!!! Taking a child to the library, helping them out with their homework, or even taking them to volunteer elsewhere (such as a homeless shelter or animal shelter) can bring a much-needed positive influence on their whole life! Many mentoring organizations will even provide free tickets to the zoo or movies and such

If you are in the states, you can find a mentoring program in your area here:
http://www.mentoring.org/get_involved

If you are looking for something a little less "committed", you can always volunteer at a local soup kitchen or animal shelter on a basis that fits your schedule!! Many programs will require attending an "orientation", and then you can sign up or just show up whenever you can volunteer! The feeling of helping others is addictive, and you will want to come back again and again after seeing how thankful those you are helping are for your work!!! Your workplace or school may also have suggestions of places that you can volunteer, or even may have clubs for certain organizations!! My medical school is so great about that, they helped me get involved in mentoring, as well as helping out at a free clinic

Finally, one question if anybody knows, did Michael support any animal charities??? I have not heard of anything, but know he loved animals very much, so I would certainly like to know if he did!!

~If you care enough for the living, make a better place for you and for me :heart: :heart: :heart:

 

[windy09]

Glad to be back home and back on this site. Brings a smile on my face as i type this that so many of the MJ fans are really working to make a difference. Keep Michaeling

Welcome back sweet sister. It's good to see you. As MJ TinkerBell says...I'm so Michaeling you right now. :yes::clapping::wub:

 

[windy09]

this thread makes me so happy!!! MJ Tinkerbell, thank you so much for your state-by-state suggestions for places to volunteer/donate to!!! Michael would be so happy to know fans truly want to do good in this world!! :yes: :yes: :yes:

It's so important to realize that you can help out even if you don't have money or time!!! I am a student and I am quite deficient in both of those areas right now haha! Taking just a few hours a week to volunteer can really make a difference though! I have recently begun mentoring a fourth grade girl through http://www.cycyouth.org/index.php locally, and it is truly rewarding to know that just by spending a small amount of time with a child I will make a difference for the better in their life!! Although I have just started, I know that it will be a mutually beneficial relationship :yes: :yes: :yes: And really, it can be as little as a few times a month, and requires no money!!! Taking a child to the library, helping them out with their homework, or even taking them to volunteer elsewhere (such as a homeless shelter or animal shelter) can bring a much-needed positive influence on their whole life! Many mentoring organizations will even provide free tickets to the zoo or movies and such

If you are in the states, you can find a mentoring program in your area here:
http://www.mentoring.org/get_involved

If you are looking for something a little less "committed", you can always volunteer at a local soup kitchen or animal shelter on a basis that fits your schedule!! Many programs will require attending an "orientation", and then you can sign up or just show up whenever you can volunteer! The feeling of helping others is addictive, and you will want to come back again and again after seeing how thankful those you are helping are for your work!!! Your workplace or school may also have suggestions of places that you can volunteer, or even may have clubs for certain organizations!! My medical school is so great about that, they helped me get involved in mentoring, as well as helping out at a free clinic

Finally, one question if anybody knows, did Michael support any animal charities??? I have not heard of anything, but know he loved animals very much, so I would certainly like to know if he did!!

~If you care enough for the living, make a better place for you and for me :heart: :heart: :heart:

adrian, I'm sending you bunches of hugs and a MAJOR L.O.V.E. :wub::angel::better:You are so right in that it does not take much to make a difference. Baby steps or bigs steps, it does not matter. Thank you for posting about mentoring children. They are our future, so it's important that we help them in any way we can. I'm not sure if there are any charities that Michael officially supported for animals, but like you, I know he cared for animals very much. I'll see if I can find something. Thank you much.

 

[MJ TinkerBell]

Hello adrianmonk :wub::angel:

You are so amazing !!:clapping: How POWERFUL you are to be able to give to Children with all LOVE and TIME !!:cheers::angel: I am totally Michael-ing you in every way today and FOREVER my FRIEND !!:wub::angel::wub::agree:

Great minds think alike !!:clapping::agree:

always,:angel:
MJ TinkerBell..:clapping::wub::agree:

this thread makes me so happy!!! MJ Tinkerbell, thank you so much for your state-by-state suggestions for places to volunteer/donate to!!! Michael would be so happy to know fans truly want to do good in this world!! :yes: :yes: :yes:

It's so important to realize that you can help out even if you don't have money or time!!! I am a student and I am quite deficient in both of those areas right now haha! Taking just a few hours a week to volunteer can really make a difference though! I have recently begun mentoring a fourth grade girl through http://www.cycyouth.org/index.php locally, and it is truly rewarding to know that just by spending a small amount of time with a child I will make a difference for the better in their life!! Although I have just started, I know that it will be a mutually beneficial relationship :yes: :yes: :yes: And really, it can be as little as a few times a month, and requires no money!!! Taking a child to the library, helping them out with their homework, or even taking them to volunteer elsewhere (such as a homeless shelter or animal shelter) can bring a much-needed positive influence on their whole life! Many mentoring organizations will even provide free tickets to the zoo or movies and such

If you are in the states, you can find a mentoring program in your area here:
http://www.mentoring.org/get_involved

If you are looking for something a little less "committed", you can always volunteer at a local soup kitchen or animal shelter on a basis that fits your schedule!! Many programs will require attending an "orientation", and then you can sign up or just show up whenever you can volunteer! The feeling of helping others is addictive, and you will want to come back again and again after seeing how thankful those you are helping are for your work!!! Your workplace or school may also have suggestions of places that you can volunteer, or even may have clubs for certain organizations!! My medical school is so great about that, they helped me get involved in mentoring, as well as helping out at a free clinic

Finally, one question if anybody knows, did Michael support any animal charities??? I have not heard of anything, but know he loved animals very much, so I would certainly like to know if he did!!

~If you care enough for the living, make a better place for you and for me :heart: :heart: :heart: