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🌟 Exciting News! We've Hit Our Goal! 🌟
UPDATE AS OF 12/18/2024
Thanks to your amazing support, we’ve exceeded our Camp Loyaltown 50th Anniversary Campaign goal, raising over $70,000! 🎉 These funds are making a huge impact – the new well is officially in progress, ensuring a reliable water source for campers and staff for years to come. 💧💪
We’ve partnered with Crawford & Associates Engineering, and progress is underway! From plans review to excavation, every step brings us closer to completing this vital upgrade.
Stay tuned for updates right here on our JustGiving page – we’re excited to keep you informed on the well’s progress as we move forward! ❤️
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For 50 years, we've provided campers with unforgettable experiences while offering parents and caregivers the peace of mind and respite they need.
Our Goal: $50,000
Will you help us reach our goal of raising $50,000 to support Camp Loyaltown? Ignited by the leadership and generosity of Mark and Doreen Gamell, we invite the camp community to donate any amount. Every donation will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $25,000. If we succeed, we'll raise $50,000 in honor of Camp Loyaltown's 50th anniversary!
Camp Loyaltown - Celebrating 50 Years!
This year, Camp Loyaltown marks a milestone: half a century of welcoming children and adults with developmental disabilities to our beautiful sleep-away camp. For 50 years, we've provided campers with unforgettable experiences while offering parents and caregivers the peace of mind and respite they need.
Why We Need Your Help
This year, our goal is to raise a minimum of $50,000 to support the drilling of a new well, adding an additional water source to Camp Loyaltown. Since 1948, the camp has relied on a single well for its water. To ensure the smooth continuation of camp during the hot summer months, it’s important that we have a reliable and sufficient water supply. This investment is vital for the health and safety of our campers and the longevity of Camp Loyaltown.
The Gamell Family's Legacy of Love and Support
For over four decades, the Gamell family has been deeply connected to Camp Loyaltown. Mark's sister Tracy has been attending camp since the 1970s, and each year, over 600 campers experience the beauty of nature while parents enjoy the respite Camp Loyaltown provides.
This labor of love started with Tracy and Mark’s parents, Myra and Gene Gamell, and has been lovingly carried forward by the next generations of the Gamell family. Mark and his wife Doreen, along with their children Ashley and Jenny, have continued the family tradition, as have Mark’s sister Lisa and her husband Rory. To continue providing these invaluable experiences, Mark & Doreen understand the importance of investing in Camp Loyaltown’s ongoing capital needs. They invite you to join them in supporting Camp Loyaltown, ensuring it remains a true gift for campers and their families for generations to come.
How You Can Help
Donate: Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference. Remember, your contribution will be matched up to $25,000, doubling your impact.
Spread the Word: Share our story and this unique opportunity to support Camp Loyaltown with your friends, family, and network. Invite people to make a donation to this page.
Let's make this anniversary year unforgettable for Camp Loyaltown. Your support will help us continue to create lasting memories and positive experiences for our campers. Thank you for being part of our journey!