MDA Sends 51 Children to Summer Camp at Camp Carefree

STOKESDALE, N.C., July 24, 2006—The Muscular Dystrophy Association will send 51 children and young adults with neuromuscular diseases to its annual summer camp August 6-August 11, 2006 at Camp Carefree in Stokesdale, N.C. for a wonderful week of fun and lasting friendship. Campers and counselors are from Greensboro, N.C., Raleigh, N.C., Wilmington, N.C and surrounding areas. Press, MDA sponsors and volunteers are invited to a “Hippie Dippie” VIP day on Wednesday, August 9, 2006 where they can join campers for a “peaceful camp sit in”.
MDA camp programs offer the unique experience for young people with neuromuscular diseases to participate in a variety of events created to develop friendships, share interests and build self-confidence. This year’s camp theme “A Blast from the Past” features games and activities from previous decades. Some activities include a 60’s music festival, horseback riding, and a Flashback to the 50’s prom,
Events for youth and young adults ages 6-21 begin Sunday, August 6 and end on Friday, August 11. This camp wouldn’t be possible without the support and continuous participation from the citizens in North Carolina. The cost of sending one child to MDA summer camp for one week is $600. The hard work and efforts put forth by our local communities enables these adolescents to experience a wide range of activities specially designed for young people who have limited mobility or use wheelchairs all for free.
MDA is a voluntary health agency working to defeat 43 neuromuscular diseases through global research programs, comprehensive patient and community services and far-reaching professional and public health education. Each year MDA provides more than 4,000 youths the opportunity to attend summer camp.