Camp Taylor Fundraiser

On Saturday, February 14, Greg and I attended a fundraiser for Camp Taylor. This is a camp for children with congenital heart defects provided free of charge. You can find out more about their organization by clicking here.

The silent auction, dinner and live auction were held at the Doubletree in Modesto. We were lucky enough to have a friend who was willing to watch out children for the night so we could attend. We got to dress up and enjoy an evening out with a few other families from our Mended Little Hearts support group. However, the majority of the people in attendance at the fundraiser were not parents of children with CHD. That makes sense since we are not the ones with deep pockets. We are the ones with lots of medical bills.

On the silent auction we bid on a weekend getaway but didn't win. We bought some raffle tickets for an Apple iPad but didn't win that either. The live auction was a little high-priced for our budget but we did help purchase a popcorn machine for the camp itself. So we did contribute to the money raised for the camp.

For families with younger children with CHDs, there is a family camp to go to. We have not attended, but from what I understand, it is a weekend where your family is put up in a hotel and there are activities for everyone. It often includes a day spent at Great America Amusement Park as well. As kids get older, they are able to attend a week-long camp on their own. Here they are surrounded by other children with CHDs who have similar problems such as fatigue, shortness of breath, and matching scars. This is a place where everyone fits in.

The camp has grown incredibly since its start and provides such a wonderful opportunity for kids with CHD. The fundraiser was a fun evening and a great way to support the program. We hope to attend Camp Taylor Family Camp in the next couple years.

All dressed up and ready to go!

This was our Mended Little Hearts table at the fundraiser: Gina, Mike, Dan, Andrea, Kendra, Paul, Greg & Me