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This Is Why We Do What We Do!
By Nichol Ellis Spring is here! We hosted seven amazing families last weekend. It was such a joy to fill our weekend with one single condition group and watch the power of connection organically happen. Sitting around the table at Parent Coffee Hour and helping to create honest, open, [...]
Camp Korey’s Lasting Impact
By Matty Cook, MSW Chief Program Officer Camp Korey serves a clear and noble mission and its potential for positively impacting the lives of children and families dealing with serious illness and medical conditions is unlimited. When Paul Newman was speaking at the dedication of the first Camp in [...]
Sharing Highlights and Firsts from Last Family Weekend Program
Nichol Ellis, Camp Korey Camp Director / March 31, 2022 I want to take a moment to share highlights and firsts from this past Family Weekend Program for 2022. Four highlights included: Two new families experienced camp for the first time and are EXCITED to come [...]
Why People Should Volunteer At Camp Korey
By Paige Mackintosh, Camp Korey’s Volunteer Coordinator There are many different reasons why people volunteer at Camp Korey. There is no “right” reason for every person, and that’s the beautiful thing about connecting to this inspiring community. There are a few key reasons that I’ve heard from folks [...]
Join us for our 4th Annual Camp Korey Classic Golf Tournament
Golfing in beautiful Washington State in June is an awesome experience! Your participation in our tournament directly supports Camp Korey’s life-enhancing programs for children with serious medical conditions. The money raised by players and sponsors allows our campers to experience the magic of Camp Korey, always 100% free of [...]
Runners Raise More Than $130,000 for Camp Korey
24 “Team Korey” runners traveled from WA, FL, NY, CA, OK, and MA to participate in the 50th anniversary 2021 TCS New York City Marathon, which took place on November 7. Camp Korey was among 400+ official charity partners providing thousands of runners the opportunity to run in the world’s most popular marathon.
Camp Korey Fall Family Weekends 2021
Family Weekend Programs are a chance to enjoy the energy and FUN of an adaptive, summer program designed just for YOU.
Camp Korey Raises nearly $2.5M in two key fundraisers
Donors and sponsors stepped up to raise $175,000 during the Korey Classic Golf Tournament and a record-breaking $1,250,000 plus additional $1,000,000 pledge at its Grow Auction. Mount Vernon, WA August 23, 2021--Camp Korey, a SeriousFun Children’s Network medical camp, raised over $175,000 for children with life-altering medical conditions [...]
Aqua Quip Helps Bring Summer Back to Camp Korey
Camp Korey’s pool was entirely inoperable for nearly three years due to permitting issues as the warm weather neared. Seeking a quick solution to this big issue, Camp Korey reached out to Aqua Quip's Senior VP Brian Quint and captured his attention about the camp’s needs.
$175,000 Raised at 3rd Annual Camp Korey Classic
Camp Korey, a SeriousFun Children’s Network medical camp, raised over $175,000 for children with life-altering medical conditions to experience the joys of camp, completely free of charge at the 3rd Annual Camp Korey Golf Classic. Hosted at Avalon Golf Links, the contributions of Founder Tim Rose, the event sponsors, [...]
