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Mission
Camp Kesem provides
a safe, supportive and exciting overnight camp experience for children who have
a parent who has died from cancer, is currently in treatment for cancer,
or is in remission from cancer. Campers have the unique opportunity to
build friendships and gain strength from peers facing similar challenges.
Purpose
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To
build a supportive community for Bay Area families coping with cancer
by creating the week of Camp Kesem and camp reunions.
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To
empower students to participate in community service by providing
leadership positions, organizational roles, and opportunities to
work directly or indirectly with children who has/had a parent with
cancer.
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To
inform students about perspectives on social action, illness, death,
grief, and healing by sponsoring educational programs that present
Jewish and other spiritual teachings.
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To
invite students of all backgrounds to share their love for service
through learning, dialogue, and action.
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