Source: http://ashemountaintimes.com
By: Jesse Campbell
Now in its sixth year of helping and providing comfort to children with life threatening illnesses, Camp New Hope continues to fight a lagging economy with continued support from the community.
Founded in 2006, the nonprofit located along a scenic stretch of the New River is a free camp for children who have serious medical illnesses and their families.
Upon selection, each child can bring up to 10 family members for a respite from the turmoil brought on by illness to enjoy fun and relaxing family-oriented activities.
“The camp supplies everything, there is no need to bring any food. All they need is just their toothbrushes,” said Camp Director Randy Brown.
Previously outfitted as a five-bedroom hunting lodge constructed in the 1950s, the camp was transformed into a get-a-way for sick children and their families, when land developers Will and Mark Adkins founded the benevolent organization.
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