When he was only a few weeks old, Cory Blackwood was diagnosed with sickle cell anemia. His treatment included medications for pain and also for prevention of infections, lung damage, and strokes. However, now 16 years old and after what many consider a miracle, Cory has been cured after receiving a bone marrow transplant, donated by his younger sister, Mia.

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Please click below to read 10 heartfelt quotes from our campers and families about their time at Boggy Creek. These statements represent the tens of thousands of children who have benefited from our programs and reflect 10 reasons to give to Camp Boggy Creek today

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The attached list of names were read at Camp Boggy Creek’s 2011 Day of Remembrance on October 26, 2011. Each name was honored by generous donations made by family and friends to Camp Boggy Creek between August 1, 2009 and September 30, 2011.

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For any child, turning 16 years old is a rite of passage with many privileges and responsibilities. At Camp Boggy Creek it is also a little bittersweet for campers as they cope with the knowledge that they have reached the maximum age to attend summer camp and family retreat programs. For many, though, a new adventure is about to begin. Since 1999, more than 200 campers have returned to their “Home Away From Home” to participate in Camp Boggy Creek’s Leaders in Training / campers in transition (LIT/cit) program.

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During a routine ultrasound, expecting parents Donna and Tim learned that their unborn son, Jonathon, might have some problems with his heart. More tests confirmed that pulmonary veins were bringing blood from his little lungs to the right side of his heart, rather than to the left as in a normal heart. Their bundle of joy arrived in September 2002 and, with expert medical care all along the way, Jonathan has continued to thrive.

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If you listen very carefully, you can hear them…hundreds of seriously ill children from Pensacola to Miami are packing their bags and anxiously counting the days until they arrive at Camp Boggy Creek for a week of fun and a lifetime of memories. The Camp will welcome children in over 13 different illness groups beginning on June 11. For many it will be their first time away from home, but Boggy Creek will quickly become (and always remain) their Home Away From Home.

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The generous spirit and selfless dedication of Camp Boggy Creek’s many volunteers make it possible to provide life-changing programs free of charge to Florida’s most seriously ill children. Whether our volunteers are providing care to campers and family members or crafting bears and blankets, each gives the gift of unconditional love that empowers and improves the lives of these courageous children.

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As you can tell, we have a whole new look and feel for the Camp website. We have kept much of the information that our campers, families and volunteers have found useful over the years and have made additions that we hope you’ll find helpful. We’ve also added some new elements that we think you’ll like.

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