"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
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.
Gilda's Club
www.gildasclub.org
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.
Jennifer Ireland Foundation
www.jenniferirelandfoundation.com
Kids Konnected
www.kidskonnected.org
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.
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.