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Camp Okizu 2013

Camp Okizu 2013. Family Camp “Lots of wonderful, heartfelt ‘I love yous ’ get expressed while being at Family Camp.” —Family Camp Parent.

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Camp Okizu 2013

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  1. Camp Okizu 2013

  2. Family Camp“Lots of wonderful, heartfelt ‘I love yous’ get expressed while being at Family Camp.” —Family Camp Parent

  3. “When we started coming four years ago, we were looking for any information we could get from families since my daughter was newly diagnosed but now I feel we are on the other side and can help other families that are new to the situation and that is so very therapeutic for us.”—Family Camp Parent

  4. “I’m still processing the experience of having a young child with cancer. The discussions with other parents are a valuable part of that process.” —Family Camp Parent

  5. “It is so hard to put it into words. It is an escape from daily life and worries. A safe place where we can just be ourselves and everyone understands what we’ve been through.” —Family Camp Parent

  6. “This was the first time since our son passed away that we felt understood and free to share.” —Family Camp Parent

  7. SIBS Camp“I am delighted to see how one week can turn complete strangers into best friends.” —14-year-old SIBS Camper

  8. “You brought spirit back into her – a piece she lost over this past year as she was left home much of the time during her brother’s treatments. Thank you for bringing back her smile.” —Parent of a 14-year-old SIBS Camper

  9. “I love going to camp because everyone is supportive. We’re like one big family.” —16-year-old SIBS Camper

  10. “He is typically a quiet kid unless he is very excited about something… I can tell he was very excited about this time in camp – he hasn’t stopped smiling or talking.” —Parent of a 12-year-old SIBS Camper

  11. “We are going on two weeks back from camp and they’re still not begging to play video games on the computer or wanting to constantly watch movies. They’re still planning parties, playing dress up games, and making crafts.” —Parent of 6- and 8-year-old SIBS Campers

  12. Oncology Camp“It was simply life-changing” —15-year-old Oncology Camper

  13. “The best part of Camp Okizu was being able to cut loose, to be the guy I really am, with no feeling of not being good enough.” —16-year-old Oncology Camper

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