A sudden loss of balance on a family holiday was all it took to turn the lives of Áine and her family upside down. At seven years old, Áine was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Overnight, her new normal became one filled with hospitals, seemingly endless months of chemotherapy, and the long road of recovery. During treatment, Áine had lost much…
“At camp there is a lot of love and unity, things I have never experienced from my family and friends at school.” ~ Bless When Bless first arrived at Salama Camp, a SeriousFun camp in Tanzania, her world was heavy with confusion and isolation. At just 15, she had already faced what no child should:…
“Camp taught me I’m more than my diagnosis. It gave me the confidence to lead and the courage to speak up.” – Violet As a kid living with HIV, Violet faced stigma and isolation in her community. She was uncertain of her future: What could a happy and healthy life with HIV look like? For…
“We are outside, there are nurses who are there to monitor just in case. We are free, we are peaceful. I don’t think about the illness, about things like that. My heart is more at peace.” ~Liloo From the moment Liloo arrived at L’ENVOL, the SeriousFun camp in France, she encountered something she’d never come…
From budget cuts to humanitarian crises, this year has been full of uncertainty. But one thing remains certain: when we stand together, we make an impact. That’s why SeriousFun Children’s Network is proud to participate in DAF Day, a national celebration of generosity through Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs). Today, all across the country, people who believe…
At SeriousFun Children’s Network, our Partner Programs are constantly creating opportunities for joy, connection, and growth. Across Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean, more than 1,400 children and caregivers joined our camp community this past quarter through residential sessions, family camps, and hospital outreach. Behind these numbers are leaders who make camp possible — and one…
