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When brother and sister philanthropists Patty and Billy Grumman founded Dream Street in 1988, they were impassioned with the idea of creating a unique camping program where seriously ill children could experience the joys of summer camp like other children, while still meeting their particular requirements.
Forty-two campers, forty counselors, and a medical staff of eight nurses and four doctors attended the first camp. It was held at Jane Fonda's ranch in Santa Ynez, California. Just one year later, the Arkansas program was started in the beautiful Ozark Mountains National Campground. Within the next two years, programs were developed and established in Mississippi, New Jersey and Arizona. Professionally trained counselors and medical personnel attend each camp to guarantee each child full participation and enjoyment in their weeklong summer program. The camp provides a safe, caring and loving environment for the children to be themselves and interact with other children while receiving all the ongoing medical care they require.
Today, Dream Street provides camping programs for over 600 children and young adults throughout the United States. With the aid of volunteer counselors, doctors, and nurses, the dreams of many children have come true.
To Learn More, visit: Dream Street Foundation |
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