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Welcome to Cabin Chats with Camp Sunshine, a heartfelt podcast where we share inspiring testimonials from our camper families, dedicated volunteers, and generous donors. Our mission at Camp Sunshine is to enrich the lives of Georgia’s children with cancer and their families through recreational, educational, and support programs – all year long. What started as just a week of summer camp in 1983 has grown into family camp weekends, sibling camps, family dinners and festivals at the Camp Sunshine House, hospital programs, events with the Atlanta Braves, apple picking at Hillcrest Orchards, and so so much more! Camp Sunshine provides programs for preschoolers, teens, siblings, young adults, and the entire family, ensuring that we meet each family at their unique point in their journey. Best of all, these programs are provided at no cost to our families, thanks to the incredible support from individuals and corporations who believe in our cause. Camp Sunshine expands beyond any one physical place, it is a community of support and hope that people carry with them wherever they go! So, grab some s’mores, cozy up by the campfire, and join us for some heartwarming chats!
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Monday Dec 02, 2024
Monday Dec 02, 2024
In this special mini-episode of ‘Cabin Chats with Camp Sunshine’, we hear Christopher Thurman’s story, a dedicated volunteer who first got involved with Camp in 1988*. Listen as he reflects on his journey with Camp Sunshine and shares a meaningful gift of a $10,000 match he is making this Giving Tuesday.
Support Camp Sunshine: https://www.mycampsunshine.com/giving-tuesday/
A special thank you to the people who made this episode possible:
Host, Editor, and all-around amazing individual: Rick Dascher
Music: Original music by Jon Allmett.
Special Thanks to: Ronnie Gordon, for your unwavering support in gathering these incredible stories, and for everything you do to make Camp Sunshine such a special place for families.
Cover Art: Fitzco
Produced by: Meredith Allison
*correction: in episode it says he started with Camp in 1992, however it was really 1988 - even more years of dedication to Camp Sunshine!
Friday Nov 29, 2024
Friday Nov 29, 2024
Over the past two episodes, we've heard powerful stories from families and volunteers, sharing how Camp Sunshine has impacted their lives. They've talked about finding a community of people who truly understand their journey—a place where they feel a deep sense of belonging, connection, and chosen family. We’ve also explored our responsibility as an organization to provide safe, fun environments for children with cancer and heard from some of the incredible medical volunteers who help make that possible. Throughout it all, we’ve felt immense gratitude for the families who trust us with this mission.
In this episode, we’re going to dive into the heart of those fun activities we provide at all Camp Sunshine programs throughout the year—the experiences that not only bring joy, but have the power to transform and empower kids, parents, and volunteers alike.
A special thank you to the people who made this episode possible:
Host and all-around amazing individual: Rick Dascher
Edited by: Mike Voulgaris
Audio Engineer: Kurtis Kwasny
Music: Original music by Jon Allmett.
Special Thanks to: Ronnie Gordon, for your unwavering support in gathering these incredible stories, and for everything you do to make Camp Sunshine such a special place for families.
Cover Art: Fitzco
Support Camp Sunshine: https://www.mycampsunshine.com/giving-tuesday/
Produced by: Meredith Allison
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Join us for this special mini-episode of 'Cabin Chats with Camp Sunshine' featuring Stephanie and Gerry Romanelli, two Camp Sunshine volunteers who are making a meaningful impact by matching the first $20,000 donated in honor of Giving Tuesday. Use the link below to double the impact of your gift for Georgia's children with cancer and their families.
Support Camp Sunshine: https://www.mycampsunshine.com/giving-tuesday/
A special thank you to the people who made this episode possible:
Host, Editor, and all-around amazing individual: Rick Dascher
Audio Engineer & Sound Editor: Zak Waxman
Music: Original music by Jon Allmett.
Special Thanks to: Ronnie Gordon, for your unwavering support in gathering these incredible stories, and for everything you do to make Camp Sunshine such a special place for families.
Cover Art: Fitzco
Produced by: Meredith Allison
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
Today, we’re chatting about decades of building trust. For families navigating a childhood cancer diagnosis, trusting others—whether in the hospital or within the broader community—can feel like an overwhelming challenge. But for over 40 years, Camp Sunshine has worked tirelessly to earn that trust, creating a safe space for children and families to heal and find joy.
Camp Sunshine has built strong, trusted relationships with the individuals responsible for taking care of Georgia’s children with cancer, including the exceptional medical teams at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital of Savannah. These medical professionals have seen firsthand the incredible impact Camp Sunshine has on the lives of children with cancer—and as a result, they’ve been a consistent and passionate advocate for encouraging families to experience the healing power of this organization.
A special thank you to the people who made this episode possible:
Host and all-around amazing individual: Rick Dascher
Edited by: Kerry Schnitzlein
Audio Engineer: Fay Salvaras
Sound Editor: Zak Waxman
Music: Original music by Jon Allmett.
Special Thanks to: Ronnie Gordon, for your unwavering support in gathering these incredible stories, and for everything you do to make Camp Sunshine such a special place for families.
Cover Art: Fitzco
Support Camp Sunshine: https://www.mycampsunshine.com/giving-tuesday/
Produced by: Meredith Allison
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Monday Nov 11, 2024
While childhood cancer is a journey no family ever expects to face, at Camp Sunshine, it’s not about cancer. It’s about community, laughter, and healing. It’s about creating a space where families can spend quality time together, and where kids can simply be kids.
In this episode, we are chatting about belonging and what it means to be a part of the incredible Camp Sunshine community.
In honor of Giving Tuesday, we invite you to listen, reflect, and join us in making a lasting impact. Your donation can help provide these incredible experiences to children with cancer and their families. Tune in and learn how you can make a difference and use the link below to donate today.
https://www.mycampsunshine.com/giving-tuesday/
A special thank you to the people who made this episode possible:
Host and all-around amazing individual: Rick Dascher
Edited by: Dan Monro
Audio Engineer: Fay Salvaras
Sound Editor: Zak Waxman
Music: Original music by Jon Allmett.
Special Thanks to: Ronnie Gordon, for your unwavering support in gathering these incredible stories, and for everything you do to make Camp Sunshine such a special place for families.
Cover Art: Fitzco
Support Camp Sunshine: https://www.mycampsunshine.com/giving-tuesday/
Produced by: Meredith Allison