Kesem at The Ohio State University
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Neil Avenue
43210
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 parentโs cancer have space, connection, and support to rediscover the joys of childhood. Our mission is to support children through and beyond their parentโs cancer with free, fun-filled creative programs and a lasting community. Camp Kesem at The Ohio State Uni
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 ๐๐ Thank you to everyone who was able to make it out, and shoutout to our programming team for putting this great event together!
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! ๐
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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 ๐๐
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!
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.
Welcome Ops!! Our first ops coordinator is Squirrel! ๐ฟ๏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.
Our second TLP coord is B.O.G!! ๐ฑ 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.
Next up, Teen Leadership Program! This is Pineapple! ๐
Raising Canes food fundraiser from 12pm to 8pm!!!!! just mention your with kesem๐ฅณ๐ and BRING A FRIEND!!
And the Doc is in! ๐ฉบ๐ฅผ This is Docโs second year in Kesem
Starting off for Outreach is Dino!!! ๐ฆ ๐ฆ
Hereโs our treasurer, Sporkie! He works closely with development/finance!
This is Muffin! Sheโs 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! ๐ง
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!
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 ๐ต She will be organizing our tailgate canning events, running Kesem thrift, and planning Giving Tuesday! Scoot scoot!
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! ๐๐ RSVP LINK BELOW
https://docs.google.com/forms/u/3/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5AFSpFkXz0nWsnVDuNurPw4F7C0Ep2L1lllKcZnOkNFdB2w/viewform
And of course thereโs Jenga! He is also serving his first year as a coordinator! ๐๐
Everyone say Hi MTM!! Meet Smiley as she serves her first year as MTM coord ๐
Meet the face of Vol Recruitment: Grizzly! ๐ป
Meet Wings! ๐ชฝ He serves as our Year-Round Logistics Vol!
Helloooooo Vol!! First up is Croc ๐ Sheโs in charge of counselor readiness
This is Pierogi! This is her first year serving as Co-Director ๐ฅ
Next up is our beautiful directors! This is Bubbles and she has served as Co-Director for 2 years ๐ซง
Kicking off our coord introductions is Honeybun! Honeybun is going into his 11th year with Kesem, and he serves as the University Advisor! ๐ฏ๐
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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