A couple of months ago, we at Karma for Cara learned about a great program called Camp Sunrise, a cost-free, one-week camp for those who have previously or are currently battling childhood cancer. We immediately knew we wanted to support this great cause.
Johns Hopkins Camp Sunrise gives 115 campers between the ages of 5 and 18 a traditional camp experience, including swimming, ropes courses, arts and crafts and making s’mores around the campfire.
The camp is designed to allow the campers an outlet from the everyday realities of their cancer and gives them a chance to just be kids, while providing for their medical needs. It provides an opportunity for them to make new friends with other children who have had similar experiences. Many campers continue on at Camp Sunrise as counselors.
Karma for Cara is supporting Camp Sunrise through becoming a Ray of Hope Sponsor for the annual Camp Sunrise Gala fundraising event, taking place May 10.
We are honored to be able to support such a worthwhile cause and send five pediatric cancer survivors to camp.