CAMP CONNECTION
ISSUE 2 * VOL. 1 | MARCH 2021
BURN CAMP NEWS AND UPDATES
Mac Corley Memorial Fund
Mac Corley, was a beloved friend to many burn camp staff and a well loved friend to many burn survivors attending summer camp. He proudly contributed his time, talents, energy and inspiration to all those lucky enough to sit on the porch of Ski Hi lodge or spend an afternoon at the fishing pond. He passed away in the company of his family and will be missed by many. Trudy Boulter, Burn Camp Director said “ Mac was an absolutely incredible man and I am so grateful for all of the years I was able to work beside him. I loved watching him patiently untangle fishing line and proudly help the campers enjoy their “catch of the day”. He always made it his job to make sure campers that had a birthday during camp had an extra special cake that he would go pick up and make sure it was perfect to help make their birthday away from home extra special. His legacy will forever live on with our Burn Camps Program.”
 
Mac’s wishes were that donations be sent to the Children’s Hospital Burn Camps Program. Thank you for honoring him and keeping his memory alive in the spirit of camp. Burn Camp is offered at no cost to burn survivors and their families.

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Summer Burn Camp Update
Fingers Crossed!!! We met with Cheley Colorado Camps last month and are hopeful we can have in-person Summer Burn Camp.

We’ve been hard at work planning for in-person camp this summer. The safety and well-being of our campers, their families, our volunteers, and our staff, is of the utmost importance to us. We are taking all possible and appropriate measures to ensure everyone has a safe experience at all our camp programs. Our dedicated team of professional staff are committed to campers and rest assured that we will provide the best opportunities available to us during these unprecedented times.

We know campers have missed camp greatly and, now more than ever, we know that kids need to be together at camp. We'll be in touch with families once a decision has been made and applications are being accepted.
Tim Schuetz Elected To IABC Board
In January, Tim Schuetz, Outreach Coordinator, was elected to a four-year term to the International Association of Burn Camps (IABC) Board of Directors. The IABC provides a network for the mutual benefit of local and regional organizations that serve the burn community. The organization seeks to support the physical, social, and psychological needs of burn survivors and their families.
 
Today, the IABC has 31 member camps and provides educational opportunities to all burn camps through the Burn Camp SIG at the annual meeting of the American Burn Association (ABA) and the burn camp workshop that happens every other year. Additionally, the IABC offers assistance to burn camps in the form of guidance, mentoring and best practices. The IABC has established guidelines for best practice with Burn Camp Programming and should be used in conjunction with the American Camping Association Standards.
 
Tim is honored with his new role, looks forward to representing Children's Colorado, serving the entire burn camp community and being an advocate for camp.
Online Donations Now Accepted For Thrive Endowment
Great news! We now have an online option for those who would like to donate to our Thrive Endowment for Burn Camps. Keating Wagner Polidori Free PC donated seed money to the Children’s Hospital Colorado Burn Camps Program to create an endowed fund. The Children’s Colorado Burn Camps Program provides the camp experience to 150 burn survivors at no cost each year. The Thrive Endowment ensures any child who has sustained a burn injury has the opportunity to attend Burn Camp long into the future.

An endowment is an invested pool of money that provides a reliable source of income. This allows us to provide excellent programming to any child and/or family that has sustained a burn injury. Over time as individuals donate to the Thrive Endowment, financial support will continue to grow. All gifts enable us to continue to provide camp at no cost to families in perpetuity.

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To send a check or additional questions about the Thrive Endowment, please contact Tim Schuetz at (720) 777-6292 or tim.schuetz@childrenscolorado.org.