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Camp because I said I would offers bereavement retreats that help grieving families and individuals begin to heal, thanks to the generosity of donors like you. We offer support in two ways:
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Level 1: Time Away with Family – A no-cost stay in our resort cabins for families who have lost a loved one, offering quiet time together in nature without workshops or guided activities.
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Level 2: Adult Bereavement Retreat – A supportive retreat for adults that includes guided workshops on mental health and resiliency, along with time to rest and reflect.
Yvette lost her 31-year-old son, Quincey, after he was struck by multiple cars on a highway in August 2026.
Yvette describes losing her son, Quincey, as one of the most devastating experiences of her life. He was a brother to five siblings and a father to a young son, leaving their entire family navigating the loss together. Yvette began weekly counseling shortly after his death and has joined several bereavement groups. She is seeking connection with others who have experienced loss, coping strategies, and support to help both herself and her family through their grief.
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Tziporah lost her 84-year-old grandmother, Janice, to liver failure.
Tziporah is mourning the loss of her beloved grandmother, Janice, whom she affectionately called Bubby. After spending two difficult months by her bedside in the hospital, Tziporah was there with her when she passed away. This profound loss has deeply affected her, especially as she navigates the shifting dynamics within her family.
Tziporah is dedicated to her healing and actively meets with both a talk therapist and a grief counselor. Having witnessed the powerful impact of bereavement programs through her own volunteer work, Tziporah is attending the retreat to find her own sense of peace and to connect with others who understand grief. She hopes to gain insight into handling family changes after losing the person who served as the glue of their family.
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Toni lost her 18-year-old son, Brennan, to suicide in August 2025.
Toni lost her son, Brennan, to suicide at just 18 years old. Since his passing, she has sought support through counseling and grief support programs, including GriefShare and loss community services. Toni is coming to the retreat hoping to find connection and support as she navigates the difficult emotions, including guilt and shame, that have been part of her grief journey.
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Tina lost her 62-year-old cousin, Kate, in a tragic motorcycle accident.
Tina is mourning the sudden loss of her cousin, Kate. This unexpected tragedy has not only brought profound sorrow on its own, but it has also reopened painful wounds from other major life changes, including a difficult divorce and estrangement within her family.
Tina has been actively working through her journey with weekly therapy and grief support groups. She is attending the retreat to learn effective tools for navigating compound grief and handling multiple losses at once. By joining this retreat community, she hopes to find clarity, healing, and a peaceful path forward.
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Paula lost her 29-year-old son in a motorcycle accident in 2022.
Paula lost her son at age 29 in a motorcycle accident. She has received some counseling but continues to struggle with her grief and survivor guilt. Paula is seeking peace of mind and help learning how to “set my mind free,” sharing that she feels she needs time away before her mental health deteriorates further.
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Maria lost her 48-year-old husband, Scott, to metastatic lung cancer.
Maria is mourning the loss of her husband, Scott, who passed away just one year after his diagnosis. The rapid progression of his illness has left Maria struggling to catch her breath in the wake of such a swift and life-altering change.
Having recently taken the brave step to begin grief counseling, Maria is attending the retreat to build on that foundation. She is seeking practical coping mechanisms and essential skills to help her navigate the rest of her life without Scott. By joining this retreat community, she hopes to find guidance, understanding, and the strength to move forward.
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Lisa lost her 27-year-old son, Michael, to acute alcoholism.
Lisa is navigating the profound and complex pain of losing her 27-year-old son, Michael. The depth of this loss has taken a severe toll on her mental health and daily life, leading her to seek regular, professional care to help manage her depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
Lisa is attending the retreat to gain a better handle on her grief and to discover practical tools for managing her day-to-day journey. Open to any approach that might help her begin to heal, she is looking forward to finding new strategies and supportive connections that will help her move forward.
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Darra lost her 51-year-old husband, Dave, to brain cancer in June 2026.
Darra is navigating the incredibly fresh and devastating loss of her husband, Dave, who passed away from glioblastoma just a few weeks ago. Coping with the immediate aftermath of his illness has left Darra in need of guidance, and this retreat will serve as her first step into formal bereavement support.
Darra is attending the retreat to find immediate help and tools to cope with her raw grief. By entering a dedicated space for reflection, she hopes to gain practical strategies for managing her day-to-day life during this immensely challenging transition. She looks forward to finding support and understanding within this community.
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Danielle lost her newborn daughter, Promise, who lived for just 24 minutes after a premature birth in July 2026, following the loss of her father and aunt.
Danielle has experienced three heartbreaking losses in less than three years. She lost her father, Robert, to respiratory failure in November 2023, followed by her aunt in January 2024. In July 2026, she experienced the devastating loss of her newborn daughter, Promise, who lived for just 24 minutes after being born prematurely. Danielle has sought support through weekly therapy and several bereavement groups. She is coming to the retreat hoping to find peace and a much-needed break from the stress of living with grief.
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Bethany lost her firstborn daughter, Lillian Ember, as a newborn in November 2013 due to complications from congenital heart disease.
Bethany lost her newborn daughter, Lillian Ember, in 2013, a loss that forever changed how she sees herself and the world. She shares that a part of her felt like it died with her daughter, and even years later, she struggles to recognize the joyful, fearless person she once was. Although she is receiving counseling, she has avoided grief support groups and often isolated herself. Bethany hopes the retreat will help her find freedom from some of her pain and learn to embrace joy again, without feeling that healing means forgetting her daughter.
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Bernice lost her 32-year-old sister, Tiffani, and her 69-year-old father, Curtis.
Bernice is navigating the overwhelming pain of a double loss—losing both her close sister and her devoted father, who raised her as a single parent after she lost her mother at a young age. At just 28 years old, Bernice feels like her whole world has fallen apart, and she carries a deep, daily ache while trying her best to keep moving forward for the rest of her family.
Bernice recently began therapy to start working through her grief, and she is attending the retreat to find a safe space where she can speak openly about her sister and dad. She hopes to gain the ability to hold onto fond memories while learning to cope with life without them. Most of all, Bernice is seeking a community where she no longer feels alone and can share her story without people looking away.
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She lost both of her parents within a year—her mother (80) to pneumonia and related complications, and her father (84) following a serious spinal infection.
She unexpectedly lost her mother in October 2024 after her condition rapidly worsened. She then brought her father to live with her family, only to lose him a year later after a painful illness that left him bedridden and dependent on care. While working full-time and caring for her family, she faced difficult medical decisions and the heartbreaking loss of both parents. Despite receiving counseling and attending grief support groups, she shares that she feels very alone and deeply misses her parents. She hopes the retreat will help her connect with others who understand the profound grief of losing both parents.
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She lost her 74-year-old mother to multiple organ failure in October 2025.
She describes losing her mother as one of the most difficult experiences of her life. Her mother spent her life caring for and helping others, and her absence has left a space that can never truly be filled. Although she has attended a hospice grief support group, she is still learning how to carry her grief while honoring her mother's memory. She hopes the retreat will bring comfort, healing, and connection with others who understand her loss, helping her feel less alone and find strength for the days ahead.
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She unexpectedly lost her 27-year-old daughter to RSV in July 2024.
She unexpectedly lost her 27-year-old daughter to RSV in July 2024. She is coming to the retreat hoping to gain knowledge and insight to help her safely navigate the stages of grief. She especially hopes to learn coping strategies and ways to support children who are also grieving.
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Amber lost her mother to murder, her 46-year-old brother to an overdose, and her father to heart failure.
Amber has experienced heartbreaking losses throughout her life, beginning with the murder of her mother when she was just 16 years old. She also lost her brother to an overdose and her father to heart failure. Amber shares that she is struggling to find peace in her life and has not received grief-specific counseling or support. She is coming to the retreat hoping to learn ways to cope with her emotions, work through feelings of guilt, and find joy in her life again.
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