Welcome to Camp Quality Michigan

                                                                          

      
Dear Family and Friends,

Camp Quality Michigan will celebrate 25 years of camping this summer.  We are hoping to continue to serve kids with cancer until we reach 50 years of camping, or until there is a cure for cancer.

Camp Quality Michigan is completely supported by contributions from individuals, corporations, service organizations and foundations. Each and every donation directly benefits the children that participate in our programs each year. Due to our trying economic climate, like most charities, Camp Quality is also struggling financially. Our only source of funding is from the donations of generous people like you and we simply could not exist without them. Your contribution will enable our organization to continue to provide life-changing experiences free of charge for "Kids with Cancer" and their families.

Camp Quality thanks all its donors for making this experience possible for our kids. Because of your support, we have heard countless comments like: “My Child felt so normal at Camp”, “I was not made fun of because of my cancer”, “Camp has helped me have confidence again”. So please consider a tax-deductible donation to Camp Quality Michigan. A $25.00, or more, donation would be a nice way to bring in the new year and help Camp Quality Michigan celebrate its 25th Anniversary! 

Two ways to make your Tax Deductible donation:

1) Online: http://www.campqualityusa.org/mi/WaystoGive/Donate.aspx
Click on "Donate Now" and please enter "Michigan" in the designation field to ensure funds are directed to Camp Quality, Michigan.
                                                             
2) Mail: Camp Quality Michigan P.O. Box 345 Boyne City, MI 49712

If mailing a donation please make your check payable to "Camp Quality Michigan"

If you have any inquiries concerning making a gift to Camp Quality Michigan, or have questions about tribute gifts, gifts of securities, gifts in kind, planned giving, etc., please contact the Michigan Office by e-mail e.west@campqualityusa.org  or call Eleanor West at (231) 582-2471.

We take seriously our responsibility to contributors and to those children and families we serve, to be wise stewards of funds entrusted to us. Please know that each gift made helps a family faced with a child on their cancer journey.

Thank you for helping us to continue to provide the amazing support and camp experience we have been honored to offer throughout our years of service for children with cancer.

Sincerely,
Tiffany Jackson and Stacy Colton
Camp Quality North and South Michigan Directors

Camp Quality now, needs financial help Donations can now be made on-line by clicking on the "Donate Now" button on the right  - or  - Donations can be sent to Camp Quality Michigan P.O. Box 345 Boyne City, MI 49712
                

Camp Quality USA Executive Director - Patty Harris recognizes Eleanor West - Camp Quality Michigan General Manager  - at the National Camp Quality Convention for her 26 years of service and starting both Michigan Camps. 
                                  
                                  

I was eleven when I was diagnosed with leukemia. The doctors gave me chemotherapy and radiation to help, but they made me sick and made my hair fall out. When I went back to school, I remember wishing that I was normal like all the other kids. I realize now that I was . . . Being with the other kids who were in the same boat as me gave me faith and hope that we were all normal. We were kids after all . . . Camp Quality is a course of hope for all our campers. Here they can be themselves, normal kids with extraordinary lives.--Former Camper turned Companion, Jennifer

With a Dose of Smile Therapy. . .

Camp Quality is a summer camping experience and year-round support program for children with cancer. Many difficult physical and emotional challenges face a child, and his or her family, when battling cancer. At our summer camps we have developed an important type of “therapy” . . . we like to call it Smile Therapy! With a laugh in their hearts and smiles on their faces, Camp Q. Kids find themselves capable of more than they may have dreamed possible.

We Laugh, Love, Lift-up . . .

Camp Quality has built its reputation on personalized care. Every camper is paired with a companion who is dedicated completely to his or her care. Companions are the life-blood of Camp Quality; they are fun to be with, adventuresome, great listeners and are always sharing their love for life. Their primary responsibility is to make sure their camper has the most enjoyable, safe, relaxing and restoring experience possible. This relationship creates a beautiful bond that continues long after camp is over, and oftentimes for years to come.

Normal Kids with Extraordinary Lives . . .

Surrounded by new friends that can relate, loving volunteers who care, and loads of fun experiences, Camp Quality campers find joy, new courage and renewed hope for the future. They are free to be themselves . . . free to be kids again.