Charles Fisher
Help me support Camp Heart Connection!
UPDATE MAY 24: So many generous donations meant we hit the original goal already - so I decided to push back the goalpost to $10,000 to see how high we could go!
Camp Heart Connection, a program of Children's Cancer Connection (CCC) based in Iowa, is a wonderful program supporting families with children diagnosed with cancer. Their programs are so amazing for the kids because it is the one place where EVERYONE is able to understand their "new normal" of life affected by cancer.
The best thing about Camp Heart Connection is that CCC doesn't ask for any funds from the families to attend; but this places a heavy burden on supporters of CCC to be able to raise money needed to support this wonderful annual event. That's where you - my friends and family - can help! My goal is to raise enough funds to support an entire cabin at Camp Heart Connection. That's a $5000 goal!!
So, in order to make this more fun, I will be growing a beard for the month of May. For 31 days, the beard will grow and grow. On June 1, the person or group who donates the most money will get to choose which way I will style my beard for the next week. It could be a fu manchu, a goatee, mutton chops, chin-strap, neck beard, or just a plain old mustache - he/she/they get to decide!! The first time I did it, it was tiger stripes! Next, a checkerboard, the Batman symbol, and last year I was Wolverine! What might it be this year, which will be my final year as a counselor?!?
To make it more fun, for every donation I receive I will run a mile (or bike 5 miles for my RAGBRAI friends!). And for every donation over $100, I'll also complete 25 push-ups in honor of my favorite former camper, Jack! While these physical activities are just a minor facsimile of the physical challenges that come with a cancer diagnosis, I'll do my best to keep up with them all in a fun way for all my donors.
For those unfamiliar with the program, Camp Heart Connection is one of Children's Cancer Connection's largest programs. Camp programs offer families time to connect with others who truly understand what they're going through and create lifelong memories. When you donate through my Campership Challenge page, you are helping ensure every camper can experience camp! Check out more on their main site here: https://ccciowa.org/
My Badges
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Welcome to the Camp Family
Awarded when Anyone reaches $25.00 in donations
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You're on campFIRE!
Awarded when Anyone reaches $150.00 in donations
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You've got the MAGIC!
Awarded when Anyone reaches $300.00 in donations
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Exploring the ROPES!
Awarded when Anyone reaches $750.00 in donations
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We need S'MORE people like you!
Awarded when Anyone reaches $1,500.00 in donations
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Fundraising Achieved
Awarded when Anyone reaches 100 % of goal
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Pie Time! (at this level you get to pie a Director...
Awarded when Anyone reaches $3,000.00 in donations
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REUNITED! You've helped reunite campers, smiles an...
Awarded when Anyone reaches $5,000.00 in donations