Hope Loves Company's free New Jersey camp for kids returns in May
- brennamays
- Apr 14, 2022
- 2 min read
Pennington, NJ – 14 April 2022 – A free camp for children and young adults who have or have had family members battling ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) is happening from May 13-15 at Fairview Lake, YMCA in Stillwater Township, New Jersey.
Camp Hope Loves Company (HLC) offers so many fun experiences – including hikes, games, zip lines, rock climbing, boating, fishing, a ropes course, archery, and much more. Even more important, children attending will all have something in common and can build new friendships and feel less alone in their challenges.
The camp program is free to 75 plus children and their families affected by ALS in the tri-state area and beyond. It is a sleepover weekend retreat.
Hope Loves Company (HLC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to supporting children and young adults who have family members living with ALS. It is the only nonprofit with this specific mission. HLC founder Jodi O’Donnell-Ames, HLC president Gary Bachrach, and their team have hosted close to 40 Camp HLCs across the nation since 2012.
Founder Jodi O’Donnell-Ames has three children – now all young adults – who have lost a parent to ALS before turning 12, so she knew from personal experience how ALS affects a family, especially children.
According to a previous New Jersey camper, Camp HLC “helps you get the hard times out and the good times in.” May is also ALS Awareness month. To register for Camp HLC or to learn more about Hope Loves Company’s other free programs for families affected by ALS, visit www.hopelovescompany.org, call 609-730-1144, or find us on social media. Facebook and Instagram: @hopelovescompany, Twitter: @hopelovesco.
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Who: Nonprofit Hope Loves Company to host dozens of children and families affected by ALS What: Free weekend camp, which includes hikes, games, zip lines, rock climbing, boating, fishing, a ropes course, and archery Where: Fairview Lake, YMCA in Stillwater Township, New Jersey When: May 13-15, 2022
Contact: Michella Larch Email: michella.larch@hopelovescompany.org Cell: 640-203-1322
I was diagnosed with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) four years ago. For over two years, I relied on prescription medications and therapies, but unfortunately, the symptoms continued to worsen. I experienced increasing muscle weakness, fatigue, and difficulty with daily activities. Last year, out of desperation and hope, I decided to try an herbal treatment program from NaturePath Herbal Clinic. Honestly, I was skeptical at first, but within a few months of starting the treatment, I began to notice real changes. My energy improved, muscle coordination felt better, and I felt more capable in my daily life. Incredibly, I also regained some confidence and hope. It’s been a life-changing experience—I feel more like myself again, better than I’ve felt in years.…