Kesem at The Ohio State University

Providing free support to children impacted by a parent/caregiver's cancer. Kesem operates at more than 130 chapters coast-to-coast.

Kesem is a diverse community led by passionate and empathetic college students working to ensure that children facing the challenges of a parentโ€™s cancer have space, connection, and support to rediscover the joys of childhood. Our mission is to support children through and beyond their parentโ€™s cancer with free, fun-filled creative programs and a lasting community. Camp Kesem at The Ohio State Uni

Photos from Kesem at The Ohio State University's post 10/31/2024

Last Sunday, we got to have so much fun at our fall Friends and Family Day!! Filled with campers, new members, and great alumni, our Kesem family got to have so much fun outside before the winter chill arrives ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’š Thank you to everyone who was able to make it out, and shoutout to our programming team for putting this great event together!

Photos from Kesem at The Ohio State University's post 10/23/2024

Our last coordinator to introduce is Clog! This is her third year in Kesem, and she figured out how to use Facebook for this role! ๐Ÿ‘ž
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That's all for our coord board introductions! We have an amazing team this year, and every single person brings something special to the organization. There are great things planned this year, so stay tuned for all the incredible steps we're taking toward putting on a fun-filled camp this year ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’™

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Finishing up our coord intros is our AMP team! They run the social media, keep ties with our alumni, and spread the Kesem love to as many people they can. This is Lala, and it is her first year on coord!

Photos from Kesem at The Ohio State University's post 10/20/2024

Meet Circus! She also works with Squirrel in Operation. They work year around to get donations through in-kind drives and the Amazon wish list, scheduling camp, and then they run programming during the weeks of camp.

Photos from Kesem at The Ohio State University's post 10/20/2024

Welcome Ops!! Our first ops coordinator is Squirrel! ๐Ÿฟ๏ธ Operations work on units 1-3 programming for morning rotations as well as whole camp programming such as messy games or color wars! They also are in charge of whole camp logistics with things such as meal times, transitions, and continued communication between ckOSU and campsite.

Photos from Kesem at The Ohio State University's post 10/16/2024

Our second TLP coord is B.O.G!! ๐ŸŒฑ As TLP, they also plan and facilitate two friends and family days throughout the year where campers and their families can interact with, catch up with us, and exchange laughs.

Photos from Kesem at The Ohio State University's post 10/16/2024

Next up, Teen Leadership Program! This is Pineapple! ๐Ÿ

10/15/2024

Raising Canes food fundraiser from 12pm to 8pm!!!!! just mention your with kesem๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿ™ and BRING A FRIEND!!

Photos from Kesem at The Ohio State University's post 10/13/2024

And the Doc is in! ๐Ÿฉบ๐Ÿฅผ This is Docโ€™s second year in Kesem

Photos from Kesem at The Ohio State University's post 10/13/2024

Starting off for Outreach is Dino!!! ๐Ÿฆ– ๐Ÿฆ•

Photos from Kesem at The Ohio State University's post 10/09/2024

Hereโ€™s our treasurer, Sporkie! He works closely with development/finance!

Photos from Kesem at The Ohio State University's post 10/09/2024

This is Muffin! Sheโ€™s in charge of applying for grants for our chapter, helping run Kesem thrift, and planning Giving Tuesday! She's short, she's sweet, and she's ready for a fun-filled year! ๐Ÿง

Photos from Kesem at The Ohio State University's post 10/09/2024

Racing around the corner to say hello is Speedy!! Speedy takes care of organizing fundraising events with local restaurants and businesses, helping with Kesem thrift, and planning Giving Tuesday! Don't blink or you'll miss him!

Photos from Kesem at The Ohio State University's post 10/09/2024

Next up, our wonderful Dev team!! They develop an annual fundraising plan to help put together an AWESOME camp for AWESOME Kesem campers! First up is the lovely Scooter ๐Ÿ›ต She will be organizing our tailgate canning events, running Kesem thrift, and planning Giving Tuesday! Scoot scoot!

10/06/2024

Our Fall Friends and Family Day is October 27! Come join your friends at Kesem at tOSU to celebrate the Kesem love and magic and have a fun time! Food will be provided, and costumes are highly encouraged! ๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿ RSVP LINK BELOW

https://docs.google.com/forms/u/3/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5AFSpFkXz0nWsnVDuNurPw4F7C0Ep2L1lllKcZnOkNFdB2w/viewform

Photos from Kesem at The Ohio State University's post 10/06/2024

And of course thereโ€™s Jenga! He is also serving his first year as a coordinator! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’š

Photos from Kesem at The Ohio State University's post 10/06/2024

Everyone say Hi MTM!! Meet Smiley as she serves her first year as MTM coord ๐Ÿ˜Š

Photos from Kesem at The Ohio State University's post 10/02/2024

Meet the face of Vol Recruitment: Grizzly! ๐Ÿป

Photos from Kesem at The Ohio State University's post 10/02/2024

Meet Wings! ๐Ÿชฝ He serves as our Year-Round Logistics Vol!

Photos from Kesem at The Ohio State University's post 10/02/2024

Helloooooo Vol!! First up is Croc ๐ŸŠ Sheโ€™s in charge of counselor readiness

Photos from Kesem at The Ohio State University's post 09/29/2024

This is Pierogi! This is her first year serving as Co-Director ๐ŸฅŸ

Photos from Kesem at The Ohio State University's post 09/29/2024

Next up is our beautiful directors! This is Bubbles and she has served as Co-Director for 2 years ๐Ÿซง

Photos from Kesem at The Ohio State University's post 09/27/2024

Kicking off our coord introductions is Honeybun! Honeybun is going into his 11th year with Kesem, and he serves as the University Advisor! ๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿž

09/23/2024

Nature Bug is representing Kesem at The Ohio State University in the Kesem photo contest this year! Go vote for Nature Bug to be featured in the Kesem 25 Calendar! $1 = 1 vote, and all proceeds go toward our chapter's fundraising!
Link to vote: https://www.gogophotocontest.com/kesem2024/entries/541220

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2095 Ohio Union 1739 N High Street
Columbus, OH
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