Camp Good Days & Special Times, Inc.
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Target demographics: Anyone in need of Courage.
Someone who had 3 hours of volunteer time could: Visit http://www.campgooddays.org/Events/ to find upcoming events at which to volunteer.
Geographic areas served: Worldwide
Mission:
The mission of Camp Good Days and Special Times is to enrich the lives of children, adults and families dealing with cancer, sickle cell or other life challenges. There is NO COST to participants for any program and no geographic limitation.
Results:
What was started to provide a residential camping experience for Teddi and 62 other children with cancer from Upstate New York (21 from Rochester; 21 from Buffalo; 21 from Syracuse) in 1979 has grown to become one of the largest organizations of its kind in the country. Many of the programs and services started right here at Camp Good Days have been used as models for cancer treatment centers and organizations throughout the United States and Canada.
Since its inception, Camp Good Days has served more than 42,000 campers from 22 states and 25 foreign countries. Camp Good Days maintains accreditation from the American Camp Association;and has been inducted into the Safety 1st Hall of Fame by Markel Insurance Company.
This past summer, over 1500 children, including children with cancer from several foreign countries, participated and experienced the magic of Camp Good Days firsthand at our own beautiful Recreational Facility, located on the shores of Keuka Lake
Since its inception, Camp Good Days has served more than 42,000 campers from 22 states and 25 foreign countries. Camp Good Days maintains accreditation from the American Camp Association;and has been inducted into the Safety 1st Hall of Fame by Markel Insurance Company.
This past summer, over 1500 children, including children with cancer from several foreign countries, participated and experienced the magic of Camp Good Days firsthand at our own beautiful Recreational Facility, located on the shores of Keuka Lake
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whisky2532
03/16/11
Went here as a little girl after watching my mom waste away and die from cancer. This place helped me reclaim my childhood and the happy memories remain to this day. I can personally attest that your money you donate will bring lasting moments of happiness to kids struggling with things beyond ...
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cathy
07/31/09
Hi, my name is Cathy Lopez,
My nephew has brain cancer, My sister and her family have been involved with Camp Good Day for almost 5 years, we are so lucky to have all this support and love. It really helps oru whole huge family. I would not know what to do and these caring people take us in and give...
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