Shawn and Lisa Peterson are big supporters of the outdoor industry charity, Care Camps, which helps kids who are battling cancer.
Like so many others, the Petersons have experienced first-hand the devastating impact of cancer as family and friends have struggled with the disease. But while the loss of loved ones has been devastating, the inspiration they have provided has been equally life-changing, the couple said.
“The opportunity to support the true heroes out there – these amazing kids and their families battling the devastating impact of childhood cancer – is what drives us to help Care Camps,” said Lisa Peterson of Tempest Technologies. Lisa, along with her husband Shawn and daughter Katya, have become ardent supporters of Care Camps, the outdoors industry charity that helps kids with cancer experience the healing nature of the outdoors through special oncology camps.
“An amazing young lady in our community was diagnosed with leukemia at the beginning of her sixth-grade year,” said Shawn Peterson. “Over the next five years she put up an incredible fight against the disease. Her zest for life, her bravery and enthusiasm touched our lives in ways that can’t be described. She will never be forgotten and it’s kids like her that remind us who the real heroes are out there.”
While the number of kids and families served by Care Camps continues to grow, the need still outpaces available funding. The Petersons’ hope is that sales of their annual series commemorative fine art posters will grow in the years to come, allowing Tempest Technologies to help a lot more kids with cancer to experience the love of camping and the great outdoors.
“Our partnership with Care Camps serves as a daily reminder to our team that these kids and their families need our help. We’re humbled by their stories and honored to play a small role in the wonderful work that Care Camps does,” said Shawn. “At the end of the day it’s not about the dollars earned or the number of completed transactions. It’s about the positive impact we’ve been able to make in the lives of our friends, families and community members.”
The 2020 art poster prints and note cards are available for sale online, in KOA and independent campgrounds, RV dealerships, and other retail locations through the U.S. and Canada. 100 percent of the Profits from the project will be donated to Care Camps. If you or your location would like to sign up to sell the posters to benefit Care Camps, you can find out more at https://fortheloveofcamping.com.