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The Ohio State University
From Our
Directors
Dear Friends of Camp Kesem OSU,
Since 2011, Camp Kesem at The Ohio State University has served as a child’s
friend through and beyond their parent’s cancer. We work year-round planning,
recruiting, and fundraising - all for the magic that is made during a single
week in the summer. Our mission is to provide an environment in which our
campers can forget about the troubles of their everyday lives and just be kids
again. It is this goal that guides our efforts each year.
Enclosed you will find a copy of our Annual Report from FY 2014. This
report highlights some of the most important statistics associated with Camp
Kesem, and with our chapter in particular. Some of these highlights include
camper and fundraising growth since our chapter’s founding, and the generous
contributions made by our donors. However, the true testament to the value of
this organization is in the words of our counselors and the families we serve.
Camp Kesem is more than just a week of camp. We are a family of passionate,
fun, loving, and dedicated individuals all working to provide year-round
support. Thanks to your efforts and contributions, we will continue to provide
the resources and services our campers and families deserve. Join us in making
2015 the best year yet for Camp Kesem OSU!
CK Love,
Jordyn “Sundrop” Sesock & Steven “Pinecone” Reed
2014 - 2015 Camp Kesem OSU Directors
WHAT IS CAMP KESEM?
kesem(n): magic; the ability to change a life; an agent
of growth; the unique power that tranforms kids into
Camp Kesem Family
Camp Kesem is a nationwide community, driven
by passionate college student leaders, supporting
children through and beyond their parent’s cancer.
With over 1.7 million new cancer cases each year
in the United States, there are over 3 million
children affected by a parent’s cancer. To
date, Camp Kesem is the only organization
in the United States that focuses solely on
meeting the needs of this often overlooked
population.
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CAMP KESEM THROUGH THE YEARS
Founded at Stanford University
in 2000, Camp Kesem began as a
single chapter serving 37 campers.
Since then, Camp Kesem has
expanded to 62 chapters in 29
states, which collectively served
almost 4,000 children during
the summer of 2014.
With the number of CK campers and chapters increasing
each subsequent year, by the summer of 2015 Camp Kesem is
projected to help over 5,000 children!
Camp
Kesem:
Camper
Growth
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Kesem:
Chapter
Growth
4500
70
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CAMP KESEM IS...
LAUGHTER
S SY
M E
I L ES
SM
LOVE
U N
F
MAGIC
FAMILY
FRIENDSHIP
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THE STORY OF CAMP KESEM OSU
Camp Kesem OSU was founded in
2011, with its inaugural camp in
the summer of 2012. Since then,
our chapter has welcomed
hundreds of people into
our family; empowering college
student leaders, and providing
children affected by a parent’s
cancer with a loving, supportive
environment where they can just be
Camp Kesem OSU has experienced
Camp
Kesem
OSU:
Camper
Growth
120
Projected
tremendous growth over the past
100
three years. With 21 campers in its
first summer, CK OSU now looks
Campers
Served
80
60
to serve 110 campers in the
40
summer of 2015, with that
20
number only growing larger in the
0
2012
2013
2014
2015
years to come!
“This was our son’s first Kesem
experience. I can’t thank
you all enough for the
wonderful week provided
to him. He is counting down to
the reunions to see all of his new
friends and counselors!”
CAMP KESEM OSU FINANCES
2014
CK
OSU
Income
Breakdown
In 2014, CK OSU fundraised $58,773.
Each counselor had a fundraising
Other
Events,
requirement of $200, and each of the
18.07%
Individual
17 coordinators had a requirement of
Dona,ons,
30.33%
$500. Thanks to the efforts of our CK
OSU team and our donors, we were
Make
the
Magic,
able to increase the number
25.23%
Grants:
of children served to 87 -
Founda,ons,
Grants:
13.76%
nearly a 40% increase in a
Corporate,
single year!
12.61%
With all CK OSU leaders serving
as upaid volunteers, we are able 2014
CK
OSU
Funding
Alloca6on
to minimize costs and last year
Administra8ve,
allocated over 86% of our 13.70%
funds directly towards
programming! These
programming expenses include:
• Campsite Fees
• Special Events & Activities at Camp Direct
• Arts & Crafts Supplies Programming,
86.30%
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Camp Kesem OSU
Parent Testimonials
“When I was diagnosed... my kids had to grow up
really fast. They internalized a lot and didn’t share,
I think they were trying to be brave for me.
When they came home from camp, they were
like they got their childhood back.
They shared their feelings and you could see their
inner spark ignited. They have made some life long
friends and had experiences that I’m sure
will shape the rest of their lives.”
“I am a single mom, and have
been struggling since diagnosis.
I would have never been
able to afford to send her “My 13 year old son was angry
to camp. Thank you so much that we were ‘shipping him off to
for letting her enjoy an experience cancer camp’. When my husband
such as Camp Kesem! Such an picked him up he did not want to
AMAZING group of counselors leave. He had a great time at
as well!” CKOSU!”
Camp Kesem OSU
Counselor Testimonials
“When my dad was diagnosed with
brain cancer, I was eleven years old.
“I Kesem because we are
I remember thinking it would make
a family, community, and
things so much easier just knowing
support system. We laugh,
another preteen in my situation. I
cry, scream camp songs at
wanted that unspoken bond. Camp
the top of our lungs and
Kesem allows kids to not have to
act like crazy kids - all
dream of this, but actually live it.”
while making a difference.
Kesem is a part of
who I am and I love
spreaking the #cklove.”
“I Kesem because I love working
with kids. Being a grown up kid
myself, I want to be an
example for all the kids
that have missed out
on their childhood and
show them that growing up is not
about not being a kid, but finding
time to be a kid.”
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2014 CK OSU Staff
Directors:
Rebecca “Chicken Soup” Gill & Joe “Cola” Colavincenzo
Development:
Markus “Roo” Harrigan & Amber “Snowflake” Koski
Make the Magic:
Eliscia “Glinda” Wisner, Rebecca “Munchie” Miller, & Kelsey “Spirit” Zbierajewski
Marketing & PR:
Katherine “Kat” Gallagher
Operations:
Joel “Dr. Flip” Uptmor, Alison “Bambi” Martin, & Kyle “Bowtie” Toth
Outreach Coordinators:
Jordyn “Sundrop” Sesock & Katie “Barbie” Leist
Special Events:
Erin “Peanut” Kolp
Teen & CIT:
Eddie “Noodle” Zitnik
Volunteer:
Max “Gobbles” Huffman & Jessica “Sparkles” Danec2014 CK OSU Advisory Board
Campus Advisor: Amanda “Panda” Toland
Dawn “Twiga” Allain
Alexander “Falcon” & Nyki “Swoosh” Alston
Laura “Little Fawn” Beemiller
Greg “Sgt. Pepper” Boone
Kritin “Speed Racer” Catton
Mike “Juan” Craycraft
Leslie “Little Bear” Dunlea
Brian “Tastycake” & Nicole “Martini” Kraft
Melissa “Joey” Linton
Murugu “M&Ms” Manickam
2014 CK OSU DONORS
Cabin Builders ($5000+)
Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Ohio Children’s Foundation
Campfire Circle ($1000-$4999)
U.S. Bank
Borror Family Foundation
Songleaders ($500-$999)
Walmart
Whole Foods
Chipotle
Crawl for Cancer
10Camp Kesem at
The Ohio State University
PO Box 10067
Columbus, OH 43201
osu@campkesem.org
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