Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) is preparing to host Care Camps Big Weekend at 376 participating campgrounds throughout North America. Now in its 18th year, the event kicks off camping season while raising funds for the Care Camps Foundation, which provides medically supervised pediatric oncology camps for children with cancer.
During the weekend, participating campgrounds will donate 50% of each camper’s second-night stay to the Care Camps Foundation. Many of these campgrounds will also host special events and fundraising activities to raise awareness and give campers more ways to support Care Camps.
“The Care Camps Foundation has always been near and dear to our hearts,” said KOA’s president and CEO Toby O’Rourke. “Every year, our campgrounds and campers eagerly anticipate this special weekend outdoors, all while backing a truly meaningful cause. Through this event — and alongside other fundraising efforts — KOA and our network of campgrounds collectively contribute over $1 million annually to support the Care Camps Foundation.”
KOA campgrounds have been raising funds for Care Camps since 1984. These camps give children with cancer a chance to enjoy fun, friendship, and connection — allowing them to focus on being kids rather than their illness. The Care Camps Foundation supports more than 100 pediatric oncology camps across the U.S. and Canada.
“KOA’s Big Weekend will greatly help us support over 120 camps for children with cancer across the U.S. and Canada,” said Gwynn Sullivan, Care Camps Foundation executive director. “We are tremendously grateful for all the KOA campgrounds and campers who support our mission to give more joy, hope and the healing power of the outdoors to these special children and their families.”
To find a participating KOA campground, visit the Care Camps Big Weekend page.
For more information on the Care Camps Foundation, visit carecamps.org.
