Re: Camp/Canyon Ranch for young adults

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In a message dated 3/26/2004 5:14:10 PM Eastern Standard Time,

justagram@... writes:

You just don't have any idea how much they love this camp venture. They are

well taken care of.

Hi ,

I just wanted to add on to what Alice and others have said. I never went to

MDA camp, but I went to one of Newman's Hole in the Wall Gang camps as a

teen and it was one of the best experiences of my life. There was an

unbelievable amount of acceptance there and it gave me a sense of

self-confidence and

unconditional support. I really think that the camp experience as a late

teenager really gave me the confidence to move into adulthood with an illness.

For those of you who are young adults or who have young adults, I want to add

on to this that last year I got to go to Canyon Ranch in Arizona. There are

two sessions this year for 18-24 (and sometimes slightly older or younger)

young adults with various chronic illnesses. I know there are several young

adults

going with mito and other metabolic conditions this year.

Canyon Ranch is a world renowned health resort and a lot of famous people go

there b/c it is so incredible. They have yoga, tai chi, swimming, exercise

ball, relaxation, meditation, and other classes to really help people to learn

how to balance their lives. Each young adult will get a free manicure or

pedicure and massage. The best part about the weeks that we are invited to come

is

that we are with 20 other young adults who all have various illnesses. Every

night there is time to just sit and chat in a formalized discussion about

everything we face as young people dealing with chronic illnesses. We are housed

in

two very nice houses with air conditioning and have 2-4 counselors per house.

Nursing staff is available for help with meds.

I went last year and I had an incredible time. It was seriously one of the

best weeks ever. a and Adrienne went last year, as well. It is a once in

a lifetime opportunity and is entirely paid for through this foundation.

Airfare is free, as well. I believe the weeks for 2004 are June 27-July 4 and

Aug.

8-15th.

If you'd like anymore info, feel free to e-mail me back privately about it or

call Patty at Dream Street at 1-800-55-DREAM. It seems early to call about

the summer, but they fill up quickly!!

Also, you can check it out at www.dreamstreetfoundation.org Click on the " A "

on the left side that says Canyon Ranch.

Malisa