Have you heard about Indian Summer Camp? The first Kentuckiana organization to be recognized by the Cox Media Group Louisville Friends and Neighbors campaign is
Indian Summer Camp – a non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life for children with cancer.
How do they accomplish this? With a summer camp and year around recreational programs that don’t cost those suffering. Knowing the financial strain that cancer puts on families, ISC offers all of their programs free of charge. For this reason, they rely on donations and support to continue.
Intrigued? Here are a few more tidbits the curious often want to know about Indian Summer Camp:
Q: Where is the camp held?
A: Indian Summer Camp currently rents a facility in Shelby County each year for their camp.
Q: How much do campers pay to attend Indian Summer Camp?
A: Because Indian Summer Camp understands that a childhood cancer diagnosis puts significant financial strain on families, they offer their camp completely free to children with cancer. They have never turned a child away.
Q: How many children attend Indian Summer Camp each year?
A: In 2011, 96 children with cancer attended Indian Summer Camp. They see an approximate 12% increase each year. Because they provide their camp at no charge, they rely on donations from individuals like you in order to continue to provide this amazing experience to children with cancer in our communities.
Q: How do people find out more about Indian Summer Camp and how to make a donation?
A: Visit their website at: www.iscamp.org.
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