While most kids are enjoying camp this Summer, there are those that cannot due to cancer, hemophilia and sickle cell disease. However, ECU Health and the Department of Pediatrics Hematology/Oncology at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University is changing that.
ECU Health has issued a press release that they willmake it possible for children with cancer, hemophilia and sickle cell disease to take part in summer camp. Camp Rainbow is for children with cancer, hemophilia and children who have lost a sibling to one of these diseases, and Camp Hope, for children with sickle cell disease.
The camp will be hosted June 16-22 at The Refuge, 1380 Lower Field Road, Ayden, N.C. 28513.ECU Health and Brody team members have developed camping programs to provide pediatric patients an opportunity to learn more about themselves and their illness, participate in fun activities. Activities will include swimming, canoeing, archery, crafts, music, and drama.
During the camp, children will receive 24-hour medical care and close medical monitoring by their ECU Health care teams including physicians, nurses, child life, and social workers.
Both camps are offered at no cost to kids with chronic illnesses by donations and support due to generous donations and support by many people and organizations.
