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Family Camp Stories: The Cogleys

SeriousFun’s family and sibling camps provide a nurturing, supportive community where families can reconnect and find hope. Your generosity ensures that these transformative experiences are available at no cost to families in need.

Family and sibling camps and programs are designed to help families escape the daily challenges they face because of serious illness and celebrate simply being together. Families are strengthened by the support of an understanding community and can see the possibility of a brighter future.

Thanks to the generous support of donors like you, all SeriousFun camps, including family and sibling camps, are always free of charge.

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