Help Save Camp Burnt Gin
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This is a petition to the legislators of South Carolina to do what ever it takes to ensure that Camp Burnt Gin lives on.
During the course of a session, campers have the chance to participate in a variety of programs such as instructional and recreational swimming, boating, fishing, arts and crafts, sports and games, fine arts and nature study. Each cabin group has the opportunity to enjoy an overnight camping trip in which they sleep in the woods and cook their meals over a campfire .
Camp Burnt Gin was established in 1945 in Wedgefield S.C. and is a summer camp that hosts over 450 children with disabilities and chronic illnesses. The children are given the opportunity to participate in many activities they would not otherwise have the opportunity to participate in. DHEC has recently announced that funding for the camp will be cut. This is UNACCEPTABLE. As a resident/parent/citizen of S.C. I am asking that you do what ever you can possibly do to secure funds for the camp. This camp is a major part of the quality of life these kids have and it provides much needed respite for the parents. We owe it to our kids, the parents and ourselves to help this camp live on!!!
During the course of a session, campers have the chance to participate in a variety of programs such as instructional and recreational swimming, boating, fishing, arts and crafts, sports and games, fine arts and nature study. Each cabin group has the opportunity to enjoy an overnight camping trip in which they sleep in the woods and cook their meals over a campfire .
Camp Burnt Gin was established in 1945 in Wedgefield S.C. and is a summer camp that hosts over 450 children with disabilities and chronic illnesses. The children are given the opportunity to participate in many activities they would not otherwise have the opportunity to participate in. DHEC has recently announced that funding for the camp will be cut. This is UNACCEPTABLE. As a resident/parent/citizen of S.C. I am asking that you do what ever you can possibly do to secure funds for the camp. This camp is a major part of the quality of life these kids have and it provides much needed respite for the parents. We owe it to our kids, the parents and ourselves to help this camp live on!!!
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350 signatures
Goal: 1,000
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Frankie Lloydj
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I am a previous employee of Camp Burnt Gin and the impact this camp has on the kids is unbelievable. I also have family members who attended camp and they still speak of their days at Camp Burnt Gin.
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Emma Barbaraandleer
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Thank you for saving Camp Burnt Gin for our children. This is the ONLY WEEK our child has in her entire year where she truely feels that she is amongst friends. Camp Burnt Gin is the SINGLE most important social event of these children's lives.
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Bronwyn M
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We would appreciate all of your help. Please help us make our state a better place to be!
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Patricia R
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I worked with MDA for 3 years and have seem first hand the benefits of Camp Burnt Gin to these kids and their families...I am willing to sign this petition and would be willling to financially support if necessary.
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