25 Years of Happiness, Hope and Healing - Camp Sunshine

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4 C a m p S u n s h i n e Camp Sunshine Thanks Point Sebago Resort and Guests From day one, you have raised over $1 million for Camp Sunshine and have given your hearts in helping children with life-threatening illnesses and their families live more hopeful lives.
A Message from the Executive Director Matthew M. Hoidal, Esq. When I assumed my post as Executive Director in 2001, it was a major point in Camp Sunshine’s history, as the organization transitioned from its founding and former base at Point Sebago Resort, to its brand new home next door. Eager to begin ad- vancing Camp Sunshine, I was also mindful of the need to take time to better appreciate and become familiar with Camp Sunshine’s rich history, and the people who helped nurture and care for it for so many years. To this day, I love talking to people about the days back at Point Sebago. For those of us who were not involved in the program back then, it would be so great if we could go back in time and be a part of Camp Sunshine. And while that’s not possible, we are all fortunate that those who enjoyed those years were so open and willing to share their experiences with all of us. These are the people whose contributions and life commitments to Camp Sunshine have inspired and guided me and so many others as we embark on journeys of our own with the organization. Along with our dedicated staff and board of directors, without whom the program would be far less magical, these are the people I am proud to now call my friends. Every great organization only succeeds by remembering and honoring its roots. In the eight years since Camp Sunshine moved into its new campus, the organization has undergone tremendous growth, expanding from 4 sessions in 2000 to the 25 sessions planned on our 25th anniversary season. The campus has grown, our volunteer and donor forces have grown, awareness has increased, and the need for the program always “We Are Family” continues. And yet as we change and grow, our foundation, and the principles that have defined who we are and what we do, remain the same. It’s no surprise that the song “We are family” is a routine act during karaoke at Camp Sunshine’s weekly Parents’ Gourmet Dinner. Indeed, if I had to choose one word to define Camp Sunshine, it would be “family.” Family is who we exist to serve, and it’s the community of friends, volunteers, donors, and all of the numerous other caring and compassionate people who have come together in support of Camp Sunshine over the years. No matter how much Camp Sunshine grows, we will grow as a family, remembering our heritage, and honoring those who came before us, while constantly striving to enhance and perfect our familyfocused programming. Thank you all for welcoming me into your family, and for giving me this privilege of serving so many families with you. I look forward to sharing many more years with you, and working together to bring respite to the many more children and families who need Camp Sunshine. As you turn the pages throughout this publication, I hope they evoke nostalgic feelings and memories of your involvement and reminds you of the important role you have played in Camp Sunshine’s 25 year history. Matt Hoidal, Esq. Executive Director 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 5
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