Help Support 3 Weeks of Camp for a Child with disabilities

Item Number: 129
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Description
The winner of this auction item will provide needed support for a child with disabilities to have 3 wonderful weeks of Camp at the Lisa Beth Gerstman YMCA Summer Day Camp program serving children with physical challenges in an integrated setting.
With your donation - it will support the Annual Campaign which provides needed finanical assistance to many children that wouldn't be able to attend camp without it.
Every child deserves a fun filled and productive summer experience. Your support will do just that and give one child the opportunity to enjoy a camp especially planned for them.
Our goal is to develop each child’s spirit, mind, and body through quality driven programs. All children receive wheelchair accessible transportation, one-on-one swimming instruction, adaptive physical activities and equipment.
This special camp is supported through the generous support of the Lisa Beth Gerstman Foundation. It's donation has offset the expenses of equipment, and transportation.
*Additional donations still needed to support the onsite nurse and staffing required to serve these campers with disabilities.
Special Instructions
In 2016, 366 children were able to participate thanks to the YMCA's financial assistance program called the Annual Campaign, that's 1 out of every 3 kids at our YMCA. This year $84,325 in financial aid was awarded in camp scholarships alone. Help the YMCA achieve its mission of serving ALL!