25 Years of Happiness, Hope and Healing - Camp Sunshine

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2 C a m p S u n s h i n e Honoring Our Founders Anna M. Gould and Dr. Lawrence Gould Thank you for your leadership, inspiration, passion, and above all, compassion. Your selfless giving has improved thousands of lives these past 25 years and will continue to positively impact the lives of generations of children and their families for years to come. The Camp Sunshine Board of Directors and Staff
A Message from the Founders Anna M. Gould Lawrence Gould With great awe, we reflect in celebration of Camp Sunshine’s 25 years. It is amazing to realize that what was planned for a onetime session, would end up being an amazing year-round program. Like parents, we have wondered, nurtured, been worried, been proud, and watched so many changes take hold. The matured results of this camp and all its programs are a true testament to the need Camp Sunshine fulfills. Camp Sunshine was destined to be the model for a family program. From inception, the response to a family program was overwhelming. The family, the volunteer, the medical and the psychosocial components, are truly the greatest and most lasting strengths of the program. Keeping the family unit whole, while addressing the traumatic impact of illness on a child, is a daunting task for anyone. Camp Sunshine was designed to TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Director’s Message ................................................5 One Family’s Journey..........................................................6-7 Camp Sunshine Board of Directors.......................................9 Camp Sunshine’s 25-Year Timeline..................................10-13 Psychosocial Director’s Message............................................14 Medical Director’s Message..................................................15 Campus Director’s Message...................................................16 15-25-Year Volunteers............................................................17 Quarter Century Club............................................................18 New Balance Foundation $250,000 Challenge........................19 Experiencing Pure Joy at Camp Sunshine..............................20 Message from Governor John Baldacci.................................22 Awards & Recognition ....................................................24-25 provide a much needed respite to all family members. Having watched thousands of families over the years come through Camp Sunshine’s doors, we are still amazed at the positive and restorative effects the camp program has on families when we first meet them and in their subsequent visits to Camp Sunshine. The time they have to talk to other parents who have a child suffering from the same illness, as well as the discussion groups, help to give the parents strength to return to continue to meet the challenges at home. The volunteer force is truly a remarkable portrait of the best of humanity. Volunteers come from far away and next door. The diverse group of volunteers consists of dedicated teenagers to accomplished grandparents, but what they all share is their love and desire to help others. They in turn go home with a full heart, knowing they received far more than what they gave. As we reflect on the past 25 years, we feel honored to have been given the unique opportu- nity to encounter so many truly amazing people: the children, with their smiles and resilience to overcome their illness; the parents, who stay steadfast in protecting their children; the volunteers, who come by the hundreds to give of themselves for others; and the staff that is dedicated in providing an unforgettable experience for the families. It has been an honor to have shared so many special moments with so many wonderful individuals. It is with admiration for the families that we are committed to ensuring that Camp Sunshine will always be the beacon of hope and happiness to those that walk through “the magical three doors”. We hope you will also continue to support this muchneeded oasis. Thank you all for giving us the treasured memories of the past 25 years; these are wondrous moments that will be with us for the next 25 years and always. Anna M. Gould Lawrence Gould Founders A Family Gives Back.................................................26-27 Referring Treatment Centers...........................................28 Message from Senator Susan Collins..............................30 Donor Testimonials........................................................31 Message from Senator Olympia Snowe...........................32 Charity Navigator Rating...............................................33 A Journey of Hope........................................................34 Camp Sunshine at Sebago Lake, Inc. 35 Acadia Road, Casco, Maine 04015 Tel (207) 655-3800 Fax (207) 655-3825 info@campsunshine.org www.campsunshine.org 2 5 Ye a r s o f H a p p i n e s s, H o p e a n d H e a l i n g 3
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