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September 22, 2009
PRESS RELEASE: Barclays/Nets Community Alliance Partners with Camp Sunshine to Support Hematology and Oncology Program
Special Session Offered for families from Brooklyn, New York
CASCO, Maine—Today, Camp Sunshine announced it has received support from the Barclays/Nets Community Alliance, which includes a partnership among Barclays, the Nets and Forest City Ratner Companies. This support is enabling a special session at Casco, Maine based Camp Sunshine in October for families from Brooklyn, New York who have children afflicted with hematology and/or oncology. Camp Sunshine offers children with life-threatening illnesses and their families free camp experiences, giving the entire family the opportunity to connect and rebuild relationships strained from the pressures of the illness.
Support from the Barclays/Nets Community Alliance will fund the entire session at Camp Sunshine including transportation from Brooklyn to Maine, and back. The Alliance support is part of their commitment to investing $1 million per year in non-profits that work to improve the lives of Brooklyn-area youth through sports and other activities, including healthcare and education.
“Camp Sunshine is a great resource for families dealing with a child who has cancer. The idyllic setting on Sebago Lake is the perfect backdrop for family connections, and is the perfect venue through which we can help sick children and families from Brooklyn,” explained Gerard LaRocca, Chief Administrative Officer, Barclays Capital.
At the October 2009 Hematology and Oncology Session, 40 families are expected to attend. A number of families have signed up already, but there are still more openings. Interested families are encouraged to contact the camp at (207) 655-3800, or via their website at www.campsunshine.org.
“Support from the Barclays/Nets Community Alliance is tremendous,” said Matt Hoidal, executive director of Camp Sunshine. “An important long-term benefit of Camp is the social network, and thanks to the Alliance, Brooklyn families will be able to make connections they can take home with them, in addition to enjoying a much-needed break.”
Posted by eric at September 22, 2009 11:29 AM