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An Undeniable Love for All Humans

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An Undeniable Love for All Humans

By Kelly Lee Nov 25, 2021 Comments Disabled

Kora recently shared the below college application essay with us and it absolutely touched our hearts (just as she has through the years). We thought you, too would love it. […]

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A Drive in Me

By Kelly Lee Aug 30, 2021 Comments Disabled

Written by Vince Rosqueta, BSN, RN A nurse by trade, but a videographer by passion, I began volunteering with Camp Encourage in the summer of 2020 by creating a virtual […]

A Spark in Me

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A Spark in Me

By Kelly Lee Jul 30, 2021 Comments Disabled

Written by Madison Larson Going into camp, I was excited, but nervous because I hadn’t been part of Camp Encourage before. I didn’t know what would come out of it. […]

Why I Come Back to Volunteer at Camp Encourage

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Why I Come Back to Volunteer at Camp Encourage

By Kelly Lee Jun 22, 2020 Comments Disabled

Written by Lauren Jadlowski Hi Everyone! My name is Lauren Jadlowski. I was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska and just graduated from Benedictine College with my degree in Special […]

Why I Volunteer at Camp Encourage

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Why I Volunteer at Camp Encourage

By Kelly Lee Jun 10, 2020 Comments Disabled

Written by Abby Blaine I first heard about Camp Encourage from an instructor at my university. I am from Iowa so I am not that familiar with the Kansas City […]

Reflections on the Camp Experience from a Summer Intern

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Reflections on the Camp Experience from a Summer Intern

By Kelly Lee Oct 07, 2019 Comments Disabled

The following are reflections on the camp experience by our summer intern Greta Thompson. During her battle with cancer, the late comedic great Gilda Radner said, “having cancer gave me […]