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Our mission is to empower as many people as possible living with cancer to find strength and support through exercise. We bridge the gap between medical treatment and physical activity by working with oncologists to bring exercise directly to patients. We are committed to using the latest cancer and fitness research to set standards in our field. Our programs promote healing and a sense of well-being, while helping our clients gain control through their recovery process. Sunflower Wellness understands every person is different and offers custom-tailored programs to meet their needs, infusing a unique warmth into all our work.
Camp Ta-Kum-Ta provides challenging, extraordinary experiences in a safe and loving environment for children who have or have had cancer and their families. Camp existes for Vermont and Northern New York children (including other out-of-state children who are treated in Vermont), at no cost to their families.
Our mission is to provide children with cancer and their siblings a resident camp experience together with sophisticated medical care for campers both on and off treatment. These special children come to this unique camp free of charge, where they can put aside their illness and do what kids like to do...have fun!
Camp Good Days and Special Times, Inc. is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for children, adults and families whose lives have been touched by cancer and other life challenges. All of the programs and services provided by Camp Good Days are offered free of charge for the participants, which is only possible through the generosity of so many individuals and organizations and the success of our many special fundraising events.
Pure Energy Velo has a mission of creating healthier activities through the advocacy, education, and promotion of cycling in our community, as an additional means of minimizing risks and coping with Cancer, Diabetes, Rheumatological diseases, and Obesity. In addition, Pure Energy Velo's mission includes connecting residents of the community with each other and our natural settings. Professional and amateur cyclist, and local volunteers are ambassadors to the foundation and conduct school and camp visits with youth about the safety, benefits, mechanics, and rules of cycling. In addition, they provide workshops and basic coaching programs. As a follow-up, the participants will be encouraged to continue to bike in order to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle.
Founded by Don Imus and Deirdre Imus in 1998, the ranch was conceived and designed with the sole purpose of providing the experience of the great American cowboy to children suffering from cancer or serious blood disorders, and children who’ve lost brothers and sisters to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Our objectives are to encourage in them a sense of achievement, responsibility and self-esteem, and to instill pride and restore their dignity as they become aware of just how much they are able to accomplish. Many have become convinced that because they are sick they are not normal. At The Imus Ranch they quickly discover that they can do anything any other kid can do. Well over 1,000 kids have.
Flying Horse Farms is a medical specialty camp that provides healing, transformative experiences for children with serious illnesses and their families – free of charge. Located in Mt. Gilead, Ohio, camp first opened its gates in 2010 and hosts about 900 children and families each year.Flying Horse Farms serves children, teens, and young adults who live with cancer, facial differences, arthritis, rare diseases, and disorders of the heart, lungs, blood, kidneys, and gastrointestinal system. Many campers face co-occurring post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression and other mental health illnesses as a result of their diagnoses. A serious illness impacts an entire family and Flying Horse Farms also serves campers' siblings, parents and caregivers.
Camp Hobé is a special psychosocial support program for kids being treated for cancer (and similarly-treated disorders) and their families, through summer camps and family outings. Our mission is to create an atmosphere that enhances self-esteem, foster independence and friendships, and offers a sense of belonging. Participants are given the freedom to “just be kids” for a time and to stretch their limits physically, mentally, and socially. Our programs provide medical and psychosocial supervision to ensure participants are safe physically, mentally, and emotionally. We are passionate about improving our participants' overall mental well-being. Our programs are run by staff and volunteers who are trained to supervise and guide participants in activities that challenge, support, and grow their physical, mental, emotional, and social health.
The mission of the Carolina Lady Anglers is to raise funds for breast cancer, foster conservation, fellowship and good sportsmanship among its members and individuals; to promote education of marine resources among our members and the general public; to promote the family through the enjoyment of our marine resources; and to promote saltwater sports fishing of all kinds. We are a group who raises money for breast cancer patients. We are a non-profit, 501(c)3!
CAMP CHALLENGES MISSION IS TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF YOUNG HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY PATIENTS (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CANCER AND SICKLE CELL DISORDERS), THEIR SIBLINGS, AND SURVIVORS BY CREATING A WEEK LONG CAMPING EXPERIENCE AT NO COST.
Eagle Mount Bozeman was founded in 1982 by General Robert Mathis USAF(Ret.) and his wife Greta Mathis. It was their dream to start a program providing therapeutic recreation for people with disabilities and youth with cancer. The first year began with a skiing program hoping to serve 20-30 participants. It was quickly realized the great need for these services as 94 participants enjoyed therapeutic skiing the first year. Eagle Mount Bozeman now serves more than 2,000 people with disabilities and utilizes more than 2,000 volunteers per year. Eagle Mount Bozeman is committed to provide quality therapeutic recreational opportunities for people with disabilities and young people with cancer, and to provide support for families of participants so that "they shall mount up with wings as eagles."