September 1, 2023 12:00am - August 17, 2024 12:00pm
My Fundraising Page for CHC
Hi, my name is Jaxson Wendland a camper at Camp Heart Connection. I’ve been going to camp since i was 8 years old and now I’m 16 still loving it all the same way I did when I was little. When I was 8 my twin brother Cooper was diagnosed with leukemia. Going to camp is always the highlight of my summers. I get to enjoy the time with all of these amazing people and I wouldn’t want to spend that time with anyone else. The last day of camp is always a sad time. It’s the last time I get to see my favorite people on earth who have their very own similar story to mine. I especially miss all of the people that make camp feel like a second home to me and my friends. It holds a special place in not only mine, but many other campers and volunteers hearts. Summer camp with CCC is hosted twice during the summer, one week for oncology kids and one for siblings. With medical treatments being so expensive, Children’s Cancer Connection offers all programs for kids free of charge to help families out. All staff are volunteers and this is why we need your help to send a cabin of campers to camp this summer! All donations would go to covering the expenses for camp and letting a kid create lifelong memories and friendships that will change their lives. Anything is much appreciated and would help change and brighten a kids life! Thank you so much !
Help me support Camp Heart Connection!
Camp Heart Connection is one of Children's Cancer Connection's largest programs. CCC has been dedicated to providing camps for Iowa children affected by childhood cancer and their families for over 35 years. At Children's Cancer Connection they believe in serving the entire family through the entire journey, which makes their camp programming unique and unforgettable. CCC offers six different camp programs throughout the year including one weeklong Oncology Camp, one weeklong Sibling Camp, two weeklong Day Camps, a weekend Spring Family Camp, a weekend Fall Family Camp, and a weekend Teen Camp.
Last year, Camp Heart Connection returned to full pre-pandemic formatting and hundreds of campers and their families had a blast. Camp programs offer families time to connect with others who truly understand what they're going through and create lifelong memories. They don't have to worry about the cost because all CHC Camps are offered to families at no cost. At CCC, they are dedicated to making sure everyone can experience camp. No one is ever charged any amount to come to camp and they work year round to make sure every camper can have a magical experience!
As the cost of everything is rising, fundraisers like this are more important than event. When you donate through my Campership Challenge page, you are helping ensure every camper can experience the magic of camp!