The Taylor Family Foundation

Absolutely love what The Taylor Family Foundation has done over the years. I started going to celiac camp as a camper and now am a counselor 15 years later! By having the ability to have these camps year after year, it reminds children and families that others are in similar, if not the same, boat that they are in, which was extremely important to me as a preteen and teenager. Additionally, with the camps that have counselors there for the same reason as the campers, it shows the campers that they will be able to succeed and flourish with whatever they want to do/be in life. None of that would’ve been possible without The Taylor Family Foundation and all the support they give various camps and programs year after year.

My wife and I were incredibly lucky to find an angel organization like TTFF in 2000 for assistance in helping our son who , at 2 years of age, was diagnosed with Celiac disease. There was little to no information or support for families in our predicament at that time in our history. When TTFF began the overnight camp for this condition they had already been helping kids with much more grave situations. But for any parent who has children who struggle to remain similar or the same as their classmates to avoid any sort of stigmatization the days were frustrating. TTFF created a safe haven and allowed my kid to just be a loose spirit. He attended camp every summer, became a junior counselor and finally a full blown staff and counselor. It was life changing and we are grateful every day. It’s a wonderful place and is annually a recipient of our donations.

The founders/leaders vision and make-it-happen attitude inspires others to dream more, do more and help make a difference in more families lives. There is a kind & caring spirit that trickles down and up throughout the entire organization. The Taylor Family Foundation touches so many lives in many different ways - I’m grateful mine was one of them.

This year I volunteered at my first camp sponsored by TTFF, Jack's Camp! Jack's Camp is a weekend of fun and healing for families whose lives have been affected by pediatric brain tumors. I cannot thank TTFF enough for making this camp possible! I was so impressed by the facilities at Camp Arroyo and all the thoughtfulness invested into each family's experience. So many lives are changed from camps supported by TTFF. Thank you for helping us create so many magical moments and opportunities for healing for families who need it most!

The financial assistance provided by The Taylor Family Foundation has an immeasurable impact on children and families who really need help. I am always amazed at their generosity and timely response. The program goes above and beyond, and exceeds my expectations every time I reach out to them. I’m so happy to have this remarkable program to help meet the needs of children and families.

TTFF changed my life! As a camper, It became home- a place where I could feel 'normal' and not have to feel like a burden, different, or socially uncomfortable because I had shared experiences with everyone around me. Friends became family here, and I am proud to say I have been in the wedding parties of my closest camp friends. TTFF is a magical place that fosters growth, confidence, acceptance, and community

Growing up around this family I can tell you it’s all about love and service. This foundation has served countless children and their families. They put so much thought into each event and those attending. I’m inspired and grateful the Taylor Foundation exists and have had various interactions with them from participating in fundraising to hopefully running my own events at Camp Arroyo. Much love to this group and the families they serve.

I am one of the lucky Mom’s. I get to share how this non profit camp helped to change our daughter’s life. Our daughter had Celiac Disease when she was one years old, she had SEVERE failure to thrive. She weighed what a typical 9 month old baby would weigh when she was 18 months. This caused so many different physical & emotional complications. Sam spent her younger years watching kids eat cupcakes, pizza, fast food & even ice cream cones from the sidelines. For a Kindergartner, this was never belonging & always being made fun of. When we went to our first Taylor Family Foundation, she was able to eat anything she wanted! I remember her terrified to eat a hamburger that was placed in a bun. She would insist that it would make her terribly ill. The pure joy of watching a child enjoy all the foods that most of us eat every day was an emotional experience for a Mom. Sam felt like she fit in somewhere for the first time in her life. Being around other children who had the same restrictions gave her a sense of belonging, boost of confidence and the ability to develop friendships. Sam went to camp every year and she thrived in every way from that environment. We are happy to report that all these years later she has become an RN. Our hearts are full of gratitude for TTFF. They do amazing things for all children that are dealing with challenges no child should have to deal with.

Both of my children had amazing experiences at Camp Celiac, one of the many camps sponsored by TTFF. This is wonderful group of people who put the kids first. My kids have the best memories of their time there and now go back to volunteer as counselors. Thank you!

TTFF is the gold standard in care and support for children with life altering conditions. As a parent I could not be more grateful for their services and as a volunteer I can’t think of a more rewarding community partner. Thank you TTFF you are an incredible organization!

The Taylor Family Foundation is a remarkable non profit organization whose camps, programs, and assistance are life changing for all of the children and families involved. Money they raise truly goes to the children and families in need. We are blessed to have such a quality program like the Taylor Family Foundation.

I am a pediatric oncology social worker and I truly cannot say enough about the impact the Taylor Family Foundation (and Team KC) has on our patients and families. Their generosity is extraordinary-helping families to pay bills of all kinds, often for several months at a time. They have created a very easy referral process and their response time is incredible (usually less than 24 hours) I am moved and deeply grateful on a weekly (and sometimes daily) basis, due to their kind hearts and generous giving. The families they help are also touched and filled with gratitude--not only for the financial assistance but also to know that people care so much.

My son has attended Celiac camp at TTFF multiple times, and I have been very impressed with the dedication the TTFF organization and staff have in providing such a safe, nurturing experience for my child. Thank you!

TTFF has partnered with RWL to achieve our nonprofit goals. They enabled numerous scholarships to be awarded to first generation college students. These high school graduates are very grateful for the support that has been given to them that will change their lives forever.

We have been supporters of TTFF for three decades. The first call to action for HIV/AIDS children resonated with us. The expansion of programs to include many childhood diseases was sensitive, while providing a respite for children and their families. We applaud Elaine Taylor for her vision and are personally committed to continued financial support.

When our son was diagnosed with Celiac Disease at age five, we assumed he would never be able to attend a summer camp as he was so sensitive to gluten. He always felt a little different from his peers, countless class parties he couldn't enjoy, slumber parties that had to be very carefully planned. We found out about Celiac Camp and he attended his first camp in 2016. This camp was life-changing for him. It was the first time he could remember being able to fully participate with his peers, especially around food. All of the kids understood how hard it is to be gluten-free. He came home a changed person. Camp stories fill our house in times of frustration with this annoying disease. He told us camp is the only good thing about being gluten-free. He was a camp counselor last year and now is mentoring younger kids who are dealing with the same struggles. He also has a large, beautiful social network of peers he talks to on a daily basis he met at camp. I'm not sure where we would be without this amazing organization!

25 years ago Rich and I went as guests to a great "Garden Party" with some friends of ours.
That was The Taylor Family Foundation event. After a day full of fun we both signed up to be Volunteers in any way we could. But that was just the beginning. Rich and I along with our 3 kids Christina, Ryan and Gina, became volunteers. Although Gina was only 3 at the time she grew into her role as a TTFF Volunteer and Ambassador. I can't believe the years have passed so quickly. I so admire everyone that has helped TTFF in any way.
I have been fortunate to be in the dining hall and share meals with these awesome campers.
It's an experience I'll never forget. And every year the whole Cordero Family had been involved with Day in the Park. Looking to the future the whole family will continue to be a part of TTFF and I know our 2 Grandchildren will follow in our footsteps...
Blessings to all of you that have supported TTFF!!

I have volunteered and donated to this outstanding organization, I only wish I had more time to be involved with them. I have known of their exceptional work for 25 years. I work with a number of nonprofits and TTFF recently donated a bunch of toys to 3 of them for the children they work with. I can't say enough positive things about TTFF and the difference they have made for so many families. They truly are all about their mission in helping children and their families, and the world is a much better place because of them.

I have volunteered and donated to The Taylor Family Foundation for years due to the founders unwavering commitment to always doing what is in the best interest of the kids she serves. As the volunteer camp doctor, the attention to detail I witnessed made by all to keep the kids safe and healthy during their stay is remarkable.

This year was my first experience with TTFF. I volunteered as a counselor and ended up having some of the most memorable experiences of my life. This community is so beautiful and I am glad to have a chance to be apart of it.

I have spent 15 years of my life involved with the Taylor Family Foundation. I started as a camper at Celiac Camp at age 10. I looked forward to it every year and cried every time I left! Now, I volunteer as a summer camp counselor and have been for the past 8 years or so. It is still my favorite part of the year, to this day. I have grown tremendously through this organization as a leader and owe them so much for empowering me with the skills needed to be a successful and confident adult.

I have been involved with TTFF since 2007 both as a camper at their camp and more recently as a volunteer with their groups. They provide a priceless resource for children and adults living with chronic and terminal diseases living in the Bay Area. The support they provide is unmatched in the community and they have changed the lives of countless people. I wouldn’t be who I am today without ttff and I can’t wait to see who else they impact down the line.

The Taylor Family Foundation has made it possible to have my students be involved at a camp that nurtures and supports their growth. They are thoughtful with their time and supportive of all of our needs. The organization communicates effectively and works collaborative to help problem solve. I can't way enough great things about them and am thankful for their support!

My family has been involved with The Taylor Family Foundation since 2007 when we volunteered for Day in the Park. TTFF is an amazing organization. TTFF exudes excellence from its Founders, Staff, Board of Directors, Children’s Programs, Campers, and volunteers. The dedication it has for its mission is obvious. TTFF welcomed us into their family and is now our nonprofit of choice.

The Taylor Family Foundation's impact on children and families in our community is amazing. I have volunteered with them for several years, and I am happy to support their efforts. The staff is welcoming, organized and all-around awesome!

I started volunteering with The Taylor Family Foundation back in the summer of 2004 and haven't stopped since. All you have to do is look at the smile on one of their camper's faces to know that they are making a difference in the lives of children living with chronic or life-threatening illnesses and children with disabilities. Campers get to just be a kid when they are at camp without worrying about what other kids will think or say and parents get a respite, knowing that their kids are in a safe, caring environment. Besides camp, which is probably what they are best known for, they offer music therapy and they help families who are experiencing financial distress due to medical bills.

The Taylor Foundation is an amazing organization in achieving it’s mission and goals. They have also extended their outreach and have supported other non profits. The leaders have provided coaching and mentoring to our nonprofit to help us achieve our goals. They have been nothing short of amazing.

The Taylor family foundation is such a wonderful and warm place to volunteer. The employees are very helpful and welcoming to all who come there to either help or use their services

Our family has been lucky enough to attend a camp for families of pediatric brain tumor survivors annually at the Taylor Family Foundation's Camp Arroyo. The camp facility provides a place for families to come together to have fun and relax while sharing our experiences and connecting with other families. The site staff makes sure everyone is cared for while enjoying activities like horseback riding, climbing walls, ziplines, swimming, art and music. The friendships we have built there have been lifelines in difficult times and we look toward camp weekends to bring us together. Another camp we attend, Camp Okizu, was lost to wildfires recently, which makes Camp Arroyo all the more important to us. Thank you for supporting the work that the Taylor Family Foundation does to provide a place for sick kids to just be kids.

I had the pleasure of being a summer intern at TTFF for six years and absolutely enjoyed every minute of it! I would 100% recommend the experience to anyone who wants to volunteer with such a great foundation. The staff made everyone feel so welcome and part of something that will truly impact you for the rest of your life.

I fell into this charity without knowing much about it at the time. That was 28 years ago and I been with it ever since. When you see the dedication of the staff, the number of people who regularly volunteer, and the generosity of the supporters and community at large, you know you have found something very, very special. This foundation and the legacy they are leaving behind is one of love and compassion. Barry and Elaine Taylor had a vision, a place where children could be children, in spite of any disease or medical condition that may be challenging them. This camp allows them to experience things that are usually out of reach for them. Activities, living conditions and meals are all tailored to their specific needs. Imagine a child with Celiacs eating a doughnut, many for the first time. Or a child barred from swimming because of the necessary chemicals, splashing happily in the water. They meet other children who also face the same challenges and know they are not alone. Every smile and peal of laughter warms your heart and is the best reward you will ever receive.

I first met the Taylor Family when they broke ground in Livermore to build Camp Arroyo. I was take back by what they had already done for so many children with Aids and how they were going to reach out to even more children that are effected with a wide range of illnesses and conditions. They touched my heart and soul. I have volunteered every year since. I'm so proud of all the work they do in helping children and their families. All you have to do is spend a little time up at the camp and you're hooked! I'm so humbled by all the wonderful people that work so hard to give these kids a positive experience... if just for a little while.

The Taylor Family Foundation has generously supported Youth Homes for many years, and helped make holidays merry, new homes feel welcoming, and youth feel special, seen, and cared for. We always know that we can count on their support when it comes to spreading comfort and delight, and they do so much for the youth we serve. When good hearts meet efficient hands, there you'll find Taylor Family Foundation!

For the last 20 years (with the exception of our COVID pandemic in 2020), the Taylor Family Foundation (TTFF) has generously provided a camp experience for children and adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease). Camp has a huge impact on the well-being of our campers, giving them experiences that enhance their self-esteem and ability to cope with every day life. Even our counselors, most of whom also have inflammatory bowel disease, function as role models for our campers and also benefit from the peer interactions and friendships that develop from camp. All of them, from the 7 year old first year campers to the teens to the returning counselors, value their week at camp to the point where, as they leave camp, it’s not uncommon to see tears flowing, hugs around for their cabin mates, and the beginning of a 51-week countdown to next year’s camp. Campers gain friendships, daily camp experiences – including a ropes course and climbing wall, swimming pool (not always easy when a child has an ostomy), campfires, archery, horses, art work and just hanging out with new friends. Another indirect benefit has been the opportunity for parents of these kids to have a week to themselves, feeling secure that their children are being supervised by an expert group of physicians and nurses with intimate knowledge and experience caring for children with inflammatory bowel disease. Kudos to the TTFF and all of the donors and volunteers it takes to help the camp be such a unique and wonderful venue for our kids!!
Dr Mel and Jody

I have been part of the medical team for 20 years going to Camp Go Beyond made possible by the Taylor Family Foundation. Camp Go Beyond is for children and teenagers with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). It is especially dear to my heart because I too suffer from this chronic condition. What I would have given to know other children with the same disease when I was young. It gives the kids a place to know they aren’t different and that others are going through what they are. Most of the counselors all have IBD and act as roll models for the kids to know they can be whatever they want and a IBD will not hold them back. It’s a place where kids can be kids for a week. The Taylor Family Foundation bends over backwards so our kids can experience a fun, stress free week.

As president of an all-volunteer nonprofit organization (Celiac Community Foundation of Northern California) that has partnered with The Taylor Family Foundation to provide a summer camp for kids with celiac disease for the last 14 years, I have only the greatest respect and admiration for TTFF, its founders, leadership team, staff, partners and volunteers. We simply could not provide camp to hundreds of families in our celiac community every summer without TTFF providing the facility, food, facility staffing, annual fundraising, administrative support, collaborative decision process, logistical structure and much more. TTFF has been an exceptionally competent, stable and generous partner and pillar of our community. We have never had the slightest hiccup in our work with them. In fact, it's just the opposite - their dedication to the kids and families they serve and to their community partners is evident in every communication, decision process, action, event, conversation and gesture. It has been one of the privileges of my life to work with them and learn from them.

I cannot say enough good things about The Taylor Family Foundation (TTFF) and also realize no writing will ever do it justice. For almost 10 years I have been working with TTFF in bringing families, who are facing challenges of having a child with a brain tumor together. Camp is a place where the families (parents and children) can support each other, share information, be with others on a similar journey as theirs; all in a fun camp environment. Jack's Camp would not exist if it was not for TTFF!

In my role as Camp Director, I see first hand the dedication and care which TTFF takes in generously caring for others. The support they provide me flows through to the entire camp, whether it be for the typical camp operations or the out of the ordinary "what am I going to do?" situation. TTFF is always there to support us no matter what. Thank you TTFF and all those involved.

There isn’t enough room to share all my positive thoughts about TTFF. To say they provide the environment to change children’s lives through the camp experience is just an understatement. TTFF provides the ground to change adult lives too. When I first volunteered as a Sunburst nurse, I was changed forever. My hope is to return again and again. Thank you TTFF for everything you give from your generous hearts. ������
Sherry Geyer

When TTFF (thanks to his doctor and nurse) entered our lives, my child finally found his peeps! Pre-TTFF, he longed to connect with children his age, with the same medical condition. Our prayers were answered with Camp Go Beyond. His first time at camp proved to be successful in so many ways. Every year, at the end of camp, he starts counting down the days until he is reunited with his campmates. In between camps they stay in touch via social media; they support one another, they lift each other during the trying times, and keep tabs on one another. Thank you TTFF for your dedication to our children; I don't know where we would be if we were never introduced to your amazing organization/foundation.

The Taylor Family Foundation has provided me with countless life-changing experiences and is partly responsible for the person I've become today. I first started attending camp through the TTFF when I was 10 years old, and attended every year until I became the Camp Director. I now run a week-long summer camp for 100 children with Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome. This place has offered my kids (and me) a place to develop self-confidence, make friends, and become the best version of themselves in a judgment-free zone. Kids go home a new person and look forward to this EVERY year.

Thank you to all of the hard work and support we get from the TTFF!

I am camp nurse at several camps that the TTFF sponsors. They are amazing. It’s all about the kids and they make sure that kids who wouldn’t be able to to camp can and do. This charity changes lives.

Wonderful organization to be apart of! TTFF is very dedicated to working with youth whom are living with life altering medical conditions. I am appreciative of having such a special summer camp to attend as a child/teenager. The Taylor Family Foundation has continuously brought joy and happiness to children who were once outcasted by society. I would highly recommend this organization :)

TTFF is a wonderful foundation. The Taylor Family has set up a safe and great facility that serves so many different kids with special needs due to their illnesses. The facility and setting are beautiful.
The children who attend our Camp Go Beyond love it! They acquire confidence, make lasting friends, have fun, and come back year after year as they grow up. We feel honored to be able to use the facility and to create a great experience for our campers.

The Taylor Family Foundation has continued to be generous toward their clients with their resources and creativity in this unconventional year. They have found ways to enhance their virtual library of activities in lieu of what camps like ours can do in person each year, and have fostered support among the camps they have in their network.

Sincerely,
Valorie Smart
Program Manager - Survivor Services
The Firefighters Burn Institute

TTFF is one of the best organizations I have ever had the privilege to work with! They give kids with chronic and terminal illnesses the ability to just be a kid for the week, and participate in activities they usually aren’t able to do. They also allow campers to connect with other campers going through the same thing they are going through. Ttff truly changes lives for both the campers and the staff members

I have been a volunteer for TTFF for 13 years and am so proud to be apart if this organization. From taking my horse program to work with the children 13 to 15 times per year to helping with major fundraisers , this is the best organization ever. Not only do the children coming to camp benefit but their families as well. Most of campers that attend this camp would never experience camp if it wasnt for the Taylors. No other camp would take these children. The programming they provide is top notch. The entire Bay Area supports this group from sports individuals to the sports teams, news and radio stations. I also had a disabled who attended camp and he never wanted to leave. He couldn't wait to attend each summer or go with me when we took our horses.
The current CEO is the best there is. She gets most talent out of each employee because of how she treats each person. Builds up their skills, each one encouraged to be a team player. Awesome awesome organization.

Wonderful Organization with a very special mission

I recently learned about all the services provided by this organization. Amazing!

This Charity's mission is to preserve the wellness and enhance the quality of life for Children with life-threatening and chronic illness, developmental disabilities and youth at-risk though unique therapeutic experiences and support.

My niece went to celiac camp for the first time this year. She is a very shy girl, but absolutely loved camp and can not wait to go back next year! I’m so very happy that she was enjoyed it and she said everyone was so very nice and helpful.

I have been volunteering with the Taylor Family Foundation for nearly 25 years. The commitment they show and demonstrate to their mission of serving the children and family's is truly amazing. With a drive to keep expenses down, moral up, and deliver the best product they can is what continues to bring me back year after year. In addition, the number of returning volunteers each year is proof of support the foundation has to continue their mission serving challenged children of Northern California.

I've been a volunteer for Taylor Family Foundation for over 20 years and before that I was a participant at their Day in the Park fundraiser. I became a volunteer because my customer who I took to the fundraiser was so enamored with the organization they became volunteers and recruited me. It was a very easy sell to become a volunteer because I also believe in their mission of providing outdoor and therapeutic activities to children and families who would not otherwise have the opportunity. The organization does great work because the staff are so passionate and dedicated to the cause. And all of that starts at the top with Elaine Taylor who started the organization with her late husband Barry over 25 years ago. I can't think of a better way to give back to the community than getting involved with Taylor Family Foundation.

This place is better than Disneyland to the children and families it serves! Such an incredible non-profit that stays true to how and where it spends its donations. I started out as a camper here, and as I grew up I interned there throughout high school and now am a volunteer every year! TTFF's commitment to their kids and families is unmatched- it is a place so many can call home. It provides kids with a safe place to open up about their experiences and feel 'normal' when they feel so out of place in the world, and it gives them the most invaluable support system of peers and role models. This past year alone I was a bridesmaid and maid of honor for two of my best friends that I met at camp! It creates lasting, meaningful relationships for kids who need it the most. My gratitude ad appreciation of TTFF and their staff is immeasurable, and I know this is the case for everyone they touch with their love and light.

So grateful to this organization for providing a camp experience to our daughter who, otherwise, would never have the opportunity to go to sleep away camp! The facilities were beautiful, the staff was amazing and the experience of having an abundance of safe food options will be one that my daughter never forgets. Thank you!!!

I volunteer for The Taylor Family Foundation because of the great work they do for so many deserving children. The Foundation staff are incredibly dedicated, and they make me feel welcomed and appreciated whenever I am there.

I had the opportunity to Volunteer with my Acelis Connected Health Team this Summer and was able to learn about the way this Foundation meets and exceeds the needs of our Challenged Youth.
The selflessness of their staff and volunteers to provide a place for the Kids to be Kids is invaluable.
This program has been and will continue to be a major source of hope for the families they serve.

Best wishes for all their work!

Taylor Family Foundation does a tremendous job supporting Kara's annual bereavement camp for children and youth. We had 87 kids attend our 2019 camp with the support of 55 counselors and volunteers, and the camp was once again a huge success. The accommodations, food offerings, and site amenities are top notch. Our kids enjoyed activities like horse riding, ropes course, zipline, swimming, and comfort and care experiences, including comfort dogs, music therapy, and the always-popular art yurt. Taylor Family Foundation works well in coordination with Kara's Camp Director to make every camp experience a positive outcome. Taylor Family Foundation also supports Kara's annual spring fundraising event, offering donated items that we can include in our auction packages. I strongly recommend Taylor Family Foundation, Inc. as a partner to non-profit organizations meeting the needs of the greater Bay Area communities.

The organization that I volunteer with, the Exceptional Needs Network, has been holding a camp at The Taylor Family Foundation's Camp Arroyo for 17 years! I also volunteer at their Fundraiser, Day in the Park. The devotion, care, and compassion that the Taylor Family Foundation exudes is never-ending! They truly are amazing people!!!

The Taylor Family Foundation(TTFF) is an amazing organization that provides camping services to children with Life Altering issues. For many groups it is the only Camp that offers this kind of service for them. Their issues are extreme and each groups Staff and Medical Team Provide the help to make it an enriching experience for each and every camper. Many leave camp never to be the same. They have new found friends and greet each other each with exuberance. For many it is the only place that they can swim, ride a horse and experience the great doors with special provisions for each group to help provide a safe, fun and long lasting experience. They get to be a normal kid with other children with the same afflictions and find that they are not the only one suffering from that ailment that sets them apart from most children their ages. They share stories and experiences that help them cope in their daily life away from camp.
TTFF also provides support for the families of these children and so many other nonprofits in the area. It's not just the campers and families that benefit but the many volunteers that it takes to make the camps a success. Many organizations from around the Bay Area pull together to help provide programming for the campers while at camps. Being at Camp is magical and awe inspiring. It is a beautiful setting tucked up against the Del Valle Hills, one the many parks that the Bay Area has to offer.
TTFF's Day in the Park Fundraiser is an amazing event. Many individuals and corporations, celebrities from the many sports teams in the Bay Area, TV announcers, etc, come together to raise funds to support the endeavors of this organization. It is a magical event just as camp is Magical for the campers and their families.

I became a part of this organization when I was 5 years old. At birth, I was diagnosed with HIV/AIDS and my life had been forever changed. For the last 14 summers, I have been going to Camp Sunburst sponsored by The Taylor Family Foundation. In The Taylor Family Foundation, I found a safe place where I could be free to be myself!! I felt a sense a family and comfort around me, something I had been searching for because I have not always had the best home life. Without help of The Taylor Family Foundation, I don't know where I would be today. I have made so many life-long friendships and had experiences I may have never had without them:) I finally feel as if I am accepted and wanted by those around me and that I don't need to hide who I really am, I show all of me!

The Taylor Family Foundation does an unbelievable job for children with chronic conditions and life threatening diseases. Not only do they offer Camp Arroyo which allows the kids a chance to just be kids and have some fun (in a safe, wonderful environment), they are also there to help the children and their families year round. They do so much it's amazing, and what's even more amazing is they do it with only 4 paid staff. I count my blessings that my children are healthy, and I know I would be so thankful to have TTFF if my children weren't.

Taylor Family Foundation provides free camp to children with chronic and life-threatening diseases. It is a week where the kids can just be kids and not have to worry about doctors or being different. My girls look forward to camp all year round.

Taylor Family Foundation provides a service that many forget -- helping sick and disabled children enjoy time away from their illness and daily stress to enjoy a day, night and week at summer camp. My son Robby, who has autism, has been fortunate to "camp" there for the last ten years. It has been one of the most enjoyable experiences of his life. Not only does TFF provide this true camping experience for children with disabilities - they do so for free. That's right, each camper attends at absolutely no cost. The cabins, meals, activities are all provided at no cost due to the generous benefactors of the organization. Whether a child has autism, AIDS, a heart or skin condition, or is bi-polar or physically disabled, Taylor Family Foundation is there - every single summer - to help them experience summer camp. Elaine Taylor, the founder, has poured her heart and soul into this camp -- and it is is literally beautiful. Cabins, swimming pools, pastures, ropes courses, arts and crafts facilities, and a full service infirmary ensure all have a good time. This is truly a non profit organization that is the 'best of the best!'

Regardless of ailment or illness, TTFF never ceased to amaze me in their dedication and commitment to each and every child and their family that spent any time at camp. As a volunteer with TTFF, the memories I made with children from different camps throughout the summer are experiences I will never forget. Each child opened my eyes to a different view of the world and really put into perspective for me the importance of each and every life. Simply put, TTFF caused smiles on children's face camp-wide and that's something that is truly priceless as well as life-changing for anyone involved.

The Taylor Family Foundation works tirelessly to provide amazing once in a lifetime camp experiences to children with chronic diseases/ illnesses and at risk youth at no cost to families. Not only does TTFF send children to camp for experiences such as smores by the campfire, climbing the rockwall no matter what your abilty, horseback riding in the meadow or swimming in the pool in a wheel chair but The Taylor Family Foundation mission also includes assisting children and their families going through life-threatening illnesses. Wheather it be providing an iPod to a child going through chemotherapy to get them through a treatment, or providing transportation assistance to a parent to allow for their child to get to their doctor, TTFF goes above and beyond to assist children in need in Northern California. The Taylor Family Foundation is an amazing organization filled with amazing volunteers and staff!

I am a volunteer at Jacks’ Camp—a Taylor Family Foundation camp. Jack's Camp is for pediatric brain tumor survivors. The Taylor Family Foundation (TTFF) provides a safe, supportive, helpful and rewarding camp for the kids (patients), siblings, and parents. The whole family benefits from the activities provided at camp. I have made very strong connections with the kids and their families. I cannot think of a better place to feel my worth than when I am volunteering at this camp. Thank you Taylor Family Foundation for giving the kids a place to be Rock Stars.

Taylor Family Foundation is one of the best places in this country. For a child suffering from a chronic illness it is the only place they can truly be themselves. Being a counselor at their camps has impacted my life in many ways. To see what they can provide for children who are suffering is astounding, they really do change lives. This is the one place that kids can be kids-no matter how severe their health issues are, and they can share their experiences with children just like them-even if they are suffering from a rare condition. The Taylor Family Foundation really is the happiest place on earth.

I attended a seminar and learned of the camps offered by the Taylor Family Foundation. I had to convince my daughter that this would be of benefit to my grandchild with a disability. What a wonderful experience for all three generations. We learned, we participated, we witnessed the joy of being accepted as a typical child. It changed our family and reminded us that we all are imperfect but there is a place in this world for every one of us. We love the Taylor Family Foundation !

The Taylor Family foundation provides an amazing setting for Camp Opehay that is simply not available anywhere else. This oppty changed things dramatically for my son. He felt normal with common peers and treasured by incredible staff. With critical medication administration, this camp offers respite to parents and hope to children. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

i have observed the growth of the Taylor Family Foundation to become a full summer camp with weeks for children with different physical illnesses, from chronic to life threatening. What is better in the world than giving a week of fun and joy to children who were given less than a great hand at birth or as they aged? My main contact is with the fundraiser event and the TFF puts marvelous packages together including travel and concerts, as well as giving from their own resourc es including wine cellars, and is really great at getting other people to give generously because the cause is so righteous and they do such a great job with the camp and the kids.

I cannot put into words how this camp transformed my daughters life. Sammi was a shy, introverted girl that was "different" from her peers. This made it tough at times & the experiences that she shared with others that also had CD at camp changed her into a proud & positive young woman. The experience was so beneficial she began to volunteer every summer for every camp she could possibly participate in. Sammi is off to college now to study non-profits. She wants to give back for her professional career. Now....tell me is that life changing or what? One proud Mom!!

The heart and soul at The Taylor Family Foundation is endless. The happiness they bring to children all around is amazing. A positive environment like the Taylor Family Foundation really does make dreams come true.

Camp Taylor allowed my daughter to experience camp in a very special way. They show love and encouragement, compassion, and scars can blend and kids heal one another. This is a very special foundation. My daughter has learned so much from the staff, and the campers. It's all she talks about till the next summer. God bless the people that help keep this wonderful magical place going.

The Taylor Family Foundation provides a great service to children with a wide-range of illnesses and disabilities. The money that is given to TTFF is wisely spent and over 90% of it goes directly to benefit the children. It is a well-run and well-organized Foundation, with staff and volunteers that truly love and care about the well-being of children.