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The Valley Star | feature<br />

Hospice of Limes<strong>to</strong>ne County; Camp Hope<br />

ospice of Limes<strong>to</strong>ne County<br />

sponsored Camp Hope, a<br />

free, one day camp for chilren<br />

ages 5 <strong>to</strong> 15 years old, on<br />

uesday, June 5, 2012 at Camp<br />

elen Baptist campgrounds. This<br />

ear 54 campers attended Camp<br />

ope.<br />

he day consisted of many fun activities,<br />

which included a scavenger<br />

hunt, parachute play, art<br />

therapy, and s<strong>to</strong>rytime. Other special<br />

events provided by groups in<br />

the community included a robotics<br />

station by Limes<strong>to</strong>ne County Career<br />

Technical Robotics Team,<br />

water bombs provided by Pi Beta<br />

Sigma sorority, and clowning by<br />

the Cahaba Shriners. Campers<br />

enjoyed petting and reading books<br />

<strong>to</strong> their new, furry friends, specially<br />

trained therapy dogs, provided by<br />

Camp Hope was successful because of the<br />

awesome job of our teen “buddy” volunteers.<br />

The buddies’ jobs were <strong>to</strong> listen, share, talk,<br />

and PLAY ! PLAY !<br />

Love on a Leash Therapy. A delicious<br />

lunch was donated by various<br />

individuals and included<br />

grilled hamburgers and hot dogs,<br />

chips, and homemade cookies<br />

baked by special volunteers.<br />

Shaved ice was donated for the afternoon<br />

snacks.<br />

Camp Hope was successful because<br />

of the awesome job of our<br />

teen “buddy” volunteers. The buddies’<br />

jobs were <strong>to</strong> listen, share,<br />

talk, and PLAY ! PLAY ! PLAY!! with<br />

the campers at Camp Hope. The<br />

day ended with a Celebration of<br />

Life Service where families joined<br />

us for a balloon release. Al Burns<br />

led the service with singing by Sydney<br />

Randall. Campers <strong>to</strong>ok home<br />

a “feelings pillow,” donated by<br />

Athens Quilters’ Guild, <strong>to</strong> remind<br />

them of their special day and special<br />

friends while remembering<br />

their special person. It was such a<br />

rewarding and happy day for all!<br />

Cahaba Shriners clown "Chi Chi"<br />

shares much happiness with Camp<br />

Hope buddy volunteer Alexa Sides.<br />

Caitlyn Russ and Haylee Evans decorate <strong>to</strong>te bags at Camp Hope.<br />

Camp Hope Teens participate in "Ropes" activities which encourage<br />

teamwork and relying on others for support after the death of a loved one.<br />

Baylee Carroll offers up a piggyback ride <strong>to</strong> camper<br />

Dyamond Scott after cooling off with shaved ice.<br />

June 28, 2012 the valley star Page 15

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