We got to sleep in a little yesterday with breakfast a little later. It was a very upbeat morning, sometimes the last day can be a little sad but overall everyone was in good spirits and more thankful for the week then bitter about it ending.
After breakfast we headed to the "Mega Swing" for all the seniors (16 and 17 year olds). This is a new tradition that all the last year campers do which raises you up (probably 25 feet in the air) and you release yourself and take a big leap of faith! I've done it personally as a companion of a senior and I will tell you it is a BIG swing!
Then we had a little bit of time for swimming and to finish packing.
Then it was on to lunch.
From there we had closing ceremonies. During this time we show a slide show of the week with pictures from the week. We have three photographers this year and I want to give them a shout out!
These guys are everywhere all week making sure all memories are truly captured and that there is plenty of materials for the logbook, reunion and of course the slideshow! We are so fortunate to have such dedication from these guys who want to make sure CQKY has pictures forever!
During this time we get to hear a speech from all the seniors... this is when the real waterworks start, for me espjcally.
This was my 9th year of camp and I have been able to see some of these kids truly grow up. It is amazing to see their personalities and their giving hearts over the years and most importantly their health progress over time and it truly makes my heart happy!
We had one camper who has had the same companion for 12 years straight! The relationships that are formed at Camp is something I will never be able to explain.
Everyone gets a medal at camp, as a little token and gift to remember the year! After the medals the buses were waiting to take us back to Kosair charities. We hit NO traffic this year which is a little different from previous years.
This year was one for the books. We are growing which is a good thing, so that these kids can have such a magical week but at the same time it breaks my heart that there are continuous childhood cancer diagnosis.
It sounds weird, but I hope one day there won't be a need for Camp Quality, because that would means there is no more childhood cancer. I am so thankful for this organization and the people in it that make it so incredible.
Thanks for keeping up with us this year! We're here all year round so make sure to follow our Facebook page for updates on fundraisers, events and more.
