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Camp Good Days was the fourth organization of its kind in the United States and the first to be started by a lay person. As of 2010, the camp has served more than 43,000 campers from 22 states and 27 foreign countries. The camp has maintained accreditation from the
American Camp Association, and has
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Camp Good Days provides activities and services for children, adults and families who have been affected by cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. These include programs for children, Adult
Oncology Programs, Family Programs and Brain Tumor Family Retreats. All services are free of charge for
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Camp Good Days was founded by Gary Mervis after his daughter
Elizabeth "Teddi" Mervis was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor at the age of nine, in 1979. Mervis believed that the loneliness of being the only child in her school and neighborhood dealing with cancer was as painful to his daughter
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On 2 December 2010, Mervis announced a new initiative to end cancer by the year 2020. This effort was the result of continued discussions, suggestions, and plans originally set forth in the Camp Good Days' Cancer Summit, held in 2009. The first step, according to Mervis, is to collect 1.5 million
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and other life challenges. The camp is operated by a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, "Camp Good Days and
Special Times Inc.", which is one of the largest organizations of its kind in the country. In addition to camping, the organization provides year-round events and activities in several
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Mervis has never charged to attend camp. "I never wanted potential campers to be turned away by cost," Mervis says. "I never wanted people to have to choose between a car payment and going to camp."
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email addresses. From there, further summits will be held in an effort to bring together the necessary professionals from the medical, research and legislation fields.
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Several notable public figures have stated their support of the cause, including the
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as the treatments. To help alleviate this isolation, he organized a camping experience for
Elizabeth and 62 other children with cancer.
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property, formerly cottage resorts "Campbell's Beach" and Pebble Beach", was purchased to provide expansion of the program.
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