Why we are fundraising - sending kids to camp!

You might be wondering why exactly esCarpadians are fundraising... that is to support Camp Quality in their mission to bring hope and optimism to children living with cancer (and their families). 

One facet of this is the recreation program, where companions will be responsible for one or more children (depending on age) while they attend a camp - Damian is one such companion, and he attended the recent South Queensland Combo Camp for children aged between around 6 and 13.

Naturally, pictures with the children can't be shared, but here's a quick snapshot of Damian's weekend away, where he looked after three 13 year old boys, giving them the chance to be children again!

Up early to get to the bus stop...

The first day involved a trip to Sea World on the Gold Coast, where the kids (big and small) went on rides and watched the shows.

On the Saturday morning, it was off to the beach for surfing lessons...

After the beach, the graduating campers (those aged 13 years old) had a trip to iFly at the Gold Coast where they got to experience indoor skydiving, followed by an ice-cream in Surfers Paradise!

At the campsite, there were some resident kerlews...  For those who haven't heard them, they have a very loud, piercing scream - usually at night!

While there, Damian also received his service award for 20 years of volunteering with Camp Quality!

So that's why the boys are fundraising... to give every child living with cancer the chance to be a child again - even if it's just for a weekend.

If you want to become a volunteer with Camp Quality - and blokes, there are NEVER enough male volunteers to go around - you can sign up at https://www.campquality.org.au/