That’s a wrap! The 4^th Annual Camp With a Ramp was a huge SUCCESS with 56 campers, 41 volunteers, and several day visitors. Campers enjoyed daily activities including horseback riding, kayaking, sunrise hikes, arts and crafts, basketball, bocce ball, over-the-line baseball, singing around the campfire while enjoying s’mores, Casino night, and dance. This year’s camp had many new campers who had never been before. For some, this is the only time they can get out of a group home or care facility. For some, it gives their caregivers a break from their daily routine as volunteer PT and OT’s as well as nurses donate their time to come and help the campers who need help dressing, bathing, bladder/bowel care, and whatever help they need. HUGE thank you to all the volunteers who helped the campers! It’s also a great way for those who are newly injured to meet the more seasoned campers. Sharing ideas, encouraging, letting them know it’s going to be okay and making new friendships that will last forever. Be sure to watch our website and CWAR website for registration to open next year for CWAR 2023!

Here are some of the comments we received from Camp With a Ramp participants:  

 How did the retreat impact your life or how did you impact someone else’s life?

“This was so meaningful to be able to do activities I used to, pre-injury, in a caring atmosphere with loving people providing assistance so I could do everything I want to do. Thank you."

“I learned so much from others who were injured longer than me.” 

“Loved seeing lots of new campers and some fabulous repeats.” 

“Thank you for all your hard work- see you next year.” 

“Excellent camp! I can't wait to volunteer next year” 

“Kayaking was awesome!” 

“THANK YOU, for your labor of love. It will be remembered forever.” 

“Camp was a solid 5, Cabins- snoring was a bit- distractive* mostly kidding. 

Transportation- Jim & Crew were great. Great experience both the activities as well as social interactions/connections w/folks experiencing reality of SCI/TBI & their support/loved ones. Thank you, thank you, thank you” 

Support your favorite charity by making a pledge in the 2023 WM Phoenix Open Birdies For Charity program! Participating charities will receive every single penny of collected pledges.

Birdies For Charity is a fundraising program designed to give participating charities the opportunity to generate contributions for their organization based on the number of birdies made by PGA TOUR players during the WM Phoenix Open. Donors may also give a one-time donation to the charity of their choice.

An eligible charity will also receive a 10% BONUS* on the total amount of pledges collected on their behalf during the program. 

*A charity must have a minimum of $500 in paid pledges by the payment deadline and the bonus will not exceed $12,500.

(Use the flyer below to complete. Once completed, please send it to

Karen Halgren - karen@azspinal.org)

For more information or to make a pledge online, go to:  www.birdiesforcharityaz.com