Every summer, something wonderful happens for children with cancer and their brothers and sisters. The Southwest Division of the American Cancer Society sponsors Camp Sunrise, Sunrise Sidekicks and Phoenix Sunrise Summer Fun Camp. These special programs, for which Countrywide Tradition donations are used, provide young cancer patients and their siblings an exciting week in the pines while ensuring that medical needs are being met. More than five hundred and fifty campers now attend Camp Sunrise and Sunrise Sidekicks. Events are planned throughout the year as part of a support network.
Parents realize the true benefits of the camps.
American Cancer Society and the camp program have made a difference in our kids' lives. Our kids show an increase in responsibility and cooperation when they return from camp. We have been blessed by the counselors, the staff in the office and even by the kids that our son has met at camp. His life is better because of what he experiences at camp. Even the counselors feel rewarded by their experiences.