ACA’s Paddy Rossbach Youth Camp Celebrates Another Successful Year

Goal of 100 Campers was Reached The Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) held another successful camp session in July, sending 100 campers to the Paddy Rossbach Youth Camp. The ACA raised more than $180,000 to send the children, ages 10-17, from 33 states and one foreign country, to the camp. "We had tremendous success raising funds for the camp this year," said Marshall J. Cohen, chairman of the ACA board of directors. "People gave generously after seeing the difference the camp makes for these children. By working with childrens' hospitals, industry partners, ACA members, support groups, and other healthcare providers, the youth camp was at 100-percent capacity this summer. This doubled our enrollment from last year. Our Pebble Parties across the country raised many of the funds, and we thank all those who donated." Photographs by John Earle, courtesy of the Amputee Coalition of America. The five-day summer camp offered a full range of activities that included fishing, swimming, zip lining, canoeing, theater, dance, archery, and more. A unique aspect of this program, according to Cohen, is that campers were not accompanied by their parents, which inspired campers to take on new challenges, be independent, test themselves, and build new friendships in a supportive, caring environment. "Parents have already reported to us that their campers left camp with higher self-esteem and more self-confidence," Cohen said. "And that's what it's all about." With the addition of a performing arts program, the 2010 camp offered the children a drama course taught by a professional actress. Bianca Kajlich, star of CBS' Rules of Engagement , developed and taught the acting classes, which were designed specifically for the camp. Kajlich's brother, Andre, who had both legs amputated after a train accident in Prague, was a camp counselor. The day before camp began, Bianca and Andre appeared on the CBS Early Show to promote the camp. The camp was held at the Joy Outdoor Education Center in Clarksville, Ohio. The ACA covered all camper expenses, including airfare. To learn more about the camp, visit www.amputee-coalition.org/youth_camp.html

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