Episode 44- Show Notes:

Host Gwen Kelly, diagnosed with stage three astrocytoma at 19, welcomes cancer survivor Jack Forrey to discuss Camp Enchantment and cancer camps. Jack explains how post-treatment life can feel isolating after losing the constant support of a care team, and how camps such as Camp Courage, Camp Make a Dream, and Camp Enchantment help survivors rebuild community. He shares how he found Camp Enchantment in New Mexico, joined as staff on short notice, returned for five years, and was promoted to program coordinator. The camp serves children ages 7–17 affected by cancer, including survivors, some patients in treatment, first-year campers who can bring a buddy, and siblings (including 30 this year). Activities include arts and crafts, Legos, sports, a pool, bonfires, and campfire songs, with archery in progress. Both emphasize that no one has to face cancer alone, and staff applications are open.

Discussed in this episode:

• Welcome to Combating Cancer
• Meet Jack Forrey
• Why Cancer Camps Matter
• Discovering Camp Enchantment
• Who Camp Serves
• Activities and Cabin Life
• Why You Should Go
• Encouragement and Wrap Up

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Camp Enchantment Information: https://www.campenchantment.org

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