A drop of Sunshine in the Bucket
John and Susan Bohill, Dave and myself went to Camp Sunshine this morning in Casco, Maine to deliver the money we raised at the benefit show a few weeks back at the Bohill’s Black Bear Cafe. After handing over the loot — all $1200 — were treated to an eye-openeing tour by Events Coordinator Ashley Riley. I knew they provided summer fun, joy and respite to kids with life-threatening ailments and their families, but I didn’t realize how beautiful the campus was on the shores of Sebago Lake.
In addition to the things you expect to find at a summer camp, they had 18 holes of mini golf, a full disc golf course, a herd of yurts, indoor and age-appropriate game rooms and homemade quilts on every bed. Around-the-clock medical support is provided in their own clinic. There’s also psychosocial and bereavement programs. The staff and volunteers do it all year round, for kids from all over the country and around the world. And everyone comes for free.
Our little check is just a drop in the big bucket they need to fill to keep Camp Sunshine going and growing, but we are humbled and proud to lend even a small hand to support such a squidtastic organization. Learn more about them, and where to mail your own check by going to: www.campsunshine.org.
- TROY.
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- Some of the fine patrons of the Black Bear Cafe who bought a ticket and came to the show. Thanks folks!
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- Everyone who bought a ticket was treated to a Squid Jiggers show and all the gourmet pizza they could eat. All the fixings were donated by local vendors. Thanks folks!
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- The staff donated a percentage of their tips the night of the show. Thanks folks!
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- After our tour of Camp Sunshine, from left, Events Coordinator Ashley Riley, Troy R. Bennett, a stuffed black bear, Dave Rowe and John and Susan Bohill. Thanks Ashley!
Dave & Troy,
It was a real pleasure to do this with you guys and a cause that we will continue to support going forward.
Best
Susan & John