The Ribbon Cutting and Dedication of Camp Horsin' Around was a huge success! There were more than 200 people in attendance. Thanks to each of you who shared in our special day!
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Lt. Governor, Dr. Daniel Mongiardo visits
Camp Horsin Around, Sunday, May 17, 2009
Daniel Mongiardo & Camp friends
Lt. Governor, Dr. Daniel Mongiardo paid a visit to Camp Horsin' Around on Sunday, May 17th. He was greeted by several Board members and the builder, James Jones. Also visiting the Camp was Harold McKinney, Boyle County Judge Executive. The group had the opportunity to tour the finished three cabines, the nearly completed medical building and the pavilion scheduled for completion in the next few weeks. The first campers will be on site on June 13, 2009. The Lt. Governor expressed his gladness to see such a project that will benefit the children of Kentucky and surrounding areas.
We thank the Lt. Governor for taking time to come see "our camp" first hand.
We look forward to the dedication of the facility and the opportunity to serve these special children as they trade doctors and hospital visit for an outdoor camping adventure at a place designed just for them.
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Camp set to open in June...
The mission of Camp Horsin' Around is to construct a camp facility for organizations that serve children with chronic illnesses. Children from throughout Kentucky and surrounding states with illnesses including cancer, diabetes, asthma, sickle cell anemia, kidney disease, AIDS, heart ailments or other illnesses that are participating in organized programs will utilize the camp. These children will trade doctors' offices and hospital visits for the fun and open spaces of a camping experience.
Each cabin will house 20 campers and 8 counselors. The medical building will be equipped to handle emergencies and chemotherapy if necessary. The pavilion will serve as the dining hall/multipurpose area until the funds have been secured to construct the dining hall. Eddie and Tracy Montgomery have graciously offered their swimming pool until we can build our own. Campers will have the opportunity to enjoy all of the activities their bodies will allow including a ride on "Flash" the camp horse.
Camp Horsin' Around is grateful to our many donors that have made part of the dream a reality. We still have a long ways to go but the future is bright as we open and serve up lots of good times for our "special kids". Without your support we would not be able to have campers on site this summer.
Our greatest need is financing for the dining hall/multi-purpose building. This building will be the largest and most expensive of the camp. It will house the dining hall, a commercial kitchen and space to accommodate a craft area and camp store.
Join us for the opening and dedication of the camp in June. Details coming soon!
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