Help Chris raise money

Hey there everyone!

I'm once again participating in a virtual walk/run, for Camp Wendake, during the week of October 3rd to the 10th... and I'd love it if you'd consider donating/sponsoring me!  My hope is to walk/run a minimum of 5km!  (I may find myself slow moving, but darn it... like the 'Little Engine that Could'... I WILL complete it!) 

For many who know me, the cause is very near and dear to me.  Camp Wendake is an incredible place, and I've been fortunate to meet a lot of incredible people through it.   I've introduced many friends to it as well; many who've gone on to become fellow staff members/volunteers at the camp, and various events for it.

I'm not only a volunteer staff member at the camp, but I'm also an active member of the Camp Wendake Governance Committee; currently serving as one of the committee Co-Chairs.

For those needing some more information on the camp:

Camp Wendake is a one-week retreat camp located just outside of Bayfield, for children and adults living with HIV/AIDS and their primary care givers. This camp gives those infected and affected by this disease a chance to be in a supportive environment with peers facing similar challenges in their daily lives. Camp Wendake promotes spiritual healing, physical well-being, and a chance for social interaction, which many people living with HIV/AIDS do not otherwise have. The camp welcomes approximately 80 campers and another 40 volunteers from across Ontario. Operational costs for the weeklong retreat are approximately $40,000, covering everything from meals to transportation. We rely on private and corporate donations to cover all these costs as we have no government funding.

COVID-19 has had a devastating impact in the lives of so many, and in particular those with compromised immune systems, and underlying health issues. As a camp community we are fortunate to finally be able to celebrate our 25th camp in 2022, as we have been unable to gather for the last 2 seasons. Camp Wendake has provided more than 2000 participants with an opportunity to be in “a place set apart”. Camp Wendake is staffed and governed entirely by community volunteers.

If you're able to donate/sponsor me... that would be wonderful!  Much love to everyone... 

O'Siem!

Chris