by carewco | Aug 4, 2023 | Camp Rainbow Gold, Programs and Families
Family is important, but exactly how do we show our loved ones that we care? Notes in lunch boxes, funny texts, and occasional gifts are all nice, but nothing can replace spending quality time with family. What is Family Bonding? Not every second we spend with our...
by Jennifer Didonna | Jul 23, 2023 | Camp Rainbow Gold, Camps
Summer camp is a rite of passage for many children and provides incredible benefits for all kids. Children with cancer should have the opportunity to attend summer camps like any other kid. Here are just a few reasons why camp is so important. Sense of Community:...
by Bethany Wynn | Jul 21, 2023 | Camp Rainbow Gold, News
— By Skyler Brown CRG Staff Member- Hi! My name is Skyler and I am Camp Rainbow Gold’s Administrative Assistant. I have been part of Camp Rainbow Gold since November 2022. So far, my favorite part of working at Camp Rainbow Gold has been the people I get to...
by Bethany Wynn | Jul 21, 2023 | Camp Rainbow Gold, Healing Idaho, Hidden Paradise
— By Lonni Leavitt-Barker Capital Campaign Director, CRG Camp Mom, and Former Board Member- I have been part of Camp Rainbow Gold since 2013. My favorite part of working at CRG is all the good people I meet- volunteers, staff, and community members who are helping to...
by Bethany Wynn | Jul 18, 2023 | Camp Rainbow Gold, Camps, Volunteers
— By Chris Edwards CRG Volunteer- Camp Rainbow Gold merged itself into my life about eight years ago when Carlie, my good friend, previous camper, and then assistant director at teen oncology camp, asked if I could help fill the need for male camp counselors....
by Bethany Wynn | Jul 18, 2023 | Camp Rainbow Gold, Programs and Families, Scholarships, Volunteers
— By Rylan Pate CRG Scholarship Recipient and Former Camper- Dear Camp Rainbow Gold, Thank you so much for your generosity! I can’t tell you how grateful I am to be one of the recipients of the Camp Rainbow Gold Scholarship. A Little About Me I graduated from...
by Jennifer Didonna | Jul 7, 2023 | Camp Rainbow Gold, Volunteers
Help Others, Help Yourself Volunteering is a great way to make a positive impact on your community, while also benefiting yourself in many ways. Here are five great reasons why being a volunteer is a good idea: Helping others: Volunteering allows you to contribute to...
by Jennifer Didonna | Jun 23, 2023 | Camp Rainbow Gold, Healing Idaho
Treatment Means More than the Medical Initial treatment for a childhood cancer diagnosis is often intense and can be followed by a more moderate approach depending on the patient’s response. In some cases, treatment may continue for several years. However,...
by Bethany Wynn | Jun 19, 2023 | Camp Rainbow Gold, Camps, Programs and Families, Volunteers
— By Addison Weaver CRG Volunteer and Past Camper- I am always excited when I have the opportunity to volunteer with Camp Rainbow Gold, especially when I get to work with campers! Each CRG volunteer opportunity, whether I am working as a counselor or supporting in...
by Jennifer Didonna | Jun 9, 2023 | Camp Rainbow Gold, Healing Idaho
The Biology of Childhood Cancer: Understanding and Supporting Young Patients Cancer is a complex group of diseases that affects people of all ages. In children, cancer manifests differently than in adults, with distinct types and treatment approaches. The primary...
