"Camp Kesem instilled in me the belief that I can succeed. It opened my eyes to see that I can truly make a positive difference in someone else's life." ~Counselor
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Resources
In addition to our summer camp programs we hope to help our camper families by providing the following additional resources.
American Cancer Society
www.cancer.org
Camp Erin
http://www.moyerfoundation.org/programs/camperin.aspx
2011 Camp Erin Dates
Cancer Support Community
www.CancerSupportCommunity.org
The mission of the Cancer Support Community is to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community. The Cancer Support Community (formerly The Wellness Community and Gilda's Club) offers emotional and social support as well as educational workshops to all people affected by cancer. The Cancer Support Community is one of only a small number of organizations offering support to children with cancer in the family. Because no cancer plan is complete without emotional and social support, the Cancer Support Community has a vibrant network of more than 50 trained and licensed professionals. For more information, visit www.CancerSupportCommunity.org.
CaringBridge
www.caringbridge.org
CaringBridge provides free websites that connect people experiencing a significant health challenge to family and friends, making each health journey easier. Powered by generous donors, CaringBridge websites offer a personal and private space to communicate and show support, saving time and emotional energy when health matters most.
Coalition of Cancer Cooperative Groups
www.cancertrialshelp.org
The nonprofit, Coalition of Cancer Cooperative Groups provides up-to-date information and access to cancer clinical trials.
I Care I Cure Foundation
www.icareicure.org
The I Care I Cure Foundation supports the development of, and raises public awareness about, cutting-edge, targeted therapies for childhood cancer, so that the treatment of childhood cancer will be gentler and more tolerable.
I'm Too Young for This! Cancer Foundation
www.stupidcancer.com
The I'm Too Young for This! Cancer Foundation is the nation's largest support community for the next generation of patients, survivors and caregivers between 15-40. The foundation supports a global following and hundreds of thousands of friends, fans, readers, listeners and members by raising awareness that young adults can and do get cancer.
Imerman Angels
www.imermanangels.org
Imerman Angels carefully matches and individually pairs a person touched by cancer (a cancer fighter or survivor) with someone who has fought and survived the same type of cancer (a Mentor Angel). Cancer caregivers (spouses, parents, children and other family and friends of fighters) also receive 1-on-1 connections with other caregivers and survivors. These 1-on-1 relationships inspire hope and offer the chance to ask personal questions and receive support from someone who is uniquely familiar with the experience. The service is absolutely free and helps anyone touched by any type of cancer, at any cancer stage level, at any age, living anywhere in the world.
Jennifer Ireland Foundation
www.jenniferirelandfoundation.com
Know Cancer
www.knowcancer.com
KnowCancer.com is an online community dedicated to connecting, educating, and empowering all people affected by the many forms of Cancer. They have created an environment where people can learn, interact, and ultimately find what they need through education and community support.
LIVESTRONG Foundation
http://www.livestrong.org/Get-Help
For information about the LIVESTRONG Community Impact Project award to Camp Kesem clickHERE
National Students of AMF
www.studentsofamf.org
The National Students of AMF (deceased or "Ailing Mothers, Fathers," or loved ones) Support Network is dedicated to supporting college students coping with the illness or death of a loved one and empowering all college students to fight back against terminal illness. Go to www.studentsofamf.org for more information about starting a chapter, our online forum/support group, or for more information.
Stand Up To Cancer
www.standup2cancer.org
Talk for Hope
www.talk4hope.com
Young Survival Coalition
www.youngsurvival.org
Young Survival Coalition (YSC) is the premier international organization dedicated to the critical issues unique to young women and breast cancer. YSC works with survivors, caregivers and the medical, research, advocacy and legislative communities to increase the quality and quantity of life for women diagnosed with breast cancer ages 40 and under.