Kesem at North Carolina State University

Our mission is to support children through and beyond their parent’s cancer with free, fun-filled creative programs and a lasting community.

Kesem is a diverse community led by passionate and empathetic college students working to ensure that children facing the challenges of a parent’s cancer have space, connection, and support to rediscover the joys of childhood. Kesem programs have a lasting impact on children by providing them a peer-support network that understands their unique needs, builds confidence and strengthens their commun

Photos from Kesem at North Carolina State University's post 03/01/2024

HEY HEY HEY LISTEN UP LISTEN UP!!!
Kesem at NC State has OFFICIALLY dropped new merch! There are tons of different options for everyone in your life, and each purchase goes to making camp possible for all of our campers!! The best part - it ships directly to you!

Scan the QR code or follow the link to buy the coolest Kesem merch ever!

These items will only be available until March 20th so don’t wait to get yours and show off your Kesem Love!!

https://www.bonfire.com/store/kesem-at-nc-state/

02/27/2024

Friends and Family day is coming up and you won't want to miss out. We will be reuniting with our Kesem family to paint tote bags and have fun! To sign up click this link: https://forms.gle/rL2FecJuWRXAnBZP6 and join us for some 💚💙💚

02/22/2024

✨Make the Magic tickets are only available for ONE more month!✨

Tickets for this magical event can be purchased through the link in our link tree. Make the Magic is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year and you won’t want to miss it! Join us for guest speakers, a silent auction, amazing memories and more! The opportunity to purchase tickets will close on March 22nd so be sure to get yours today!💙💚

02/08/2024

Hey families, we would love if y’all could share this post!

Paging all Kesem supporters: we're excited to participate in 's nationwide recruitment effort for qualified members of our Health & Wellness Teams.

With your help, we hope to welcome 2 incredible nurses and 2 mental health professionals to ensure the safety and well-being of all staff, student leaders, and campers at our summer camp programs, and experience the life-changing magic of Kesem.

Register to join us this summer, recommend a friend or co-worker, and learn more about you can get involved at https://www.kesem.org/get-involved/staff-roles-at-camp-kesem. 💙💚

01/27/2024

Hey, hey, hey 📣 Camper applications for this summer are open NOW!! Camp dates are August 6th-10th and we are so excited!!💙💚

Applications can be found at kesem.force.com. Click “Pick a Program” and choose Camp Kesem: North Carolina State University. We are so excited for more Kesem magic this summer✨🏕️

01/16/2024

✨Save the date for our annual Make the Magic fundraising event on Saturday, March 30th at 6:00 pm!✨Ticket sales are now open and can be found in our link tree. It will be a night filled with delicious food, an inspirational program, and compelling speakers! Join us in this opportunity to support children through and beyond their parent’s cancer🦋💚💙

01/15/2024

January is Children Impacted By a Parent's Cancer Month 💙

Founded by in 2018, we're thrilled to join them in raising awareness of the more than 5 million children - or 1 in every 15 - children facing a parent's cancer in the United States.

We'll be sharing free educational resources, hosting virtual events, and more all month long for children and families, advocates, and professionals, so be sure to follow along and join us in ensuring that no child has to face a parent's cancer alone, no matter what.

Learn more and get involved now by visiting kesem.org/january.

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Kesem in 2023!✨It’s been an amazing year filled with Make the Magic, Camp, Friends & Family Day, and many more events! Thank you to everyone who has supported the magic of Kesem this year💙💚💫We can’t wait to see what’s in store for 2024!

12/01/2023

With the help of our fundraisers, donors, and chapter supporters, we have raised $14,153 this week for Giving Tuesday! This money will support 28 campers going to camp and getting to experience the life-changing fun, friendship, and transformational magic of Kesem this year.

Thank you to all of our supporters for making this possible! We are one step closer to ensuring that every child facing a parent’s cancer who needs us is able to experience the magic of 💙💚💫

11/28/2023

It’s time to kick off Giving Tuesday!! We have so many ways to get involved or donate today. Check out this link for our family and alumni classy page!

https://donate.kesem.org/team/526337

Help us raise $13,000 to send these amazing kids to camp💙💚

11/21/2023

Giving Tuesday is officially 1 WEEK away! 💫

A parent's cancer diagnosis, or the loss of a parent to cancer, significantly impacts a child's mental health, increasing anxiety and emotional isolation and exacerbating the complex "everyday" challenges of navigating the world as a young child, pre-teen, or teenager.

Reaching families where and when they need us the most means going beyond what's been done before - and we can't do it without your support.

this and create new possibilities for kids facing a parent's cancer to discover joy, build resilience, and forge lasting friendships. Learn more and join us on the journey by checking out our resources linked in our bio!✨💙💚

Photos from Kesem at North Carolina State University's post 11/15/2023

Fall Friends & Family Day recap!⭐️Thank you to all the families and student leaders that came out to make this day amazing, we can’t wait for the spring!🐛🦋💫

11/14/2023

Giving Tuesday is officially 2 WEEKS away! ✨Go Beyond with Kesem and support families that are impacted by a parent’s cancer. Check out our linktree for opportunities to get involved and help us reach our fundraising goal! 💙💚

11/02/2023

Giving Tuesday is coming up! This is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year and is so important to putting on camp and supporting our kiddos! Share this post to spread the word and help more kids experience ! 💙💚💙

11/01/2023

Hey Kesem families!
Don't forget to save your spot at our Fall Friends & Family day event. This completely free event will be at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Downtown Raleigh. After some festive snacks, crafts, and games, we will be heading into the museum together for even more fun!
Come reconnect with fellow camper families and counselors from this summer, and meet new friends too! We will also have a session for caregivers to learn more about our programming and answer any other questions you have.
We look forward to seeing everyone! For more information and to RSVP visit the link below!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHSlwHO7-7ELBpf67xySKQ2HL3lVmek5wbl5A7_lkvpIbVlA/viewform?usp=sf_link

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05/19/2023

It’s day 4 of our camp around the corner week! 💙💚
Today we incentivize you to fundraise by committing to do a dare if you reach a certain goal. We still haven’t made our certain goal so let’s keep pushing! If you’re interested in donating it makes a huge impact.
Link: https://donate.kesem.org/team/446388?mibextid=Zxz2cZ

05/17/2023

Check out todays featured wish list item- Water Blasters! Help us make messy games even more messy and fun for our campers!

Click here for our wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/15Y4ZSOBQ54K?leftNavSection=Shopping&ref_=abls_lnv_sl
❤️🧡💛💚💙💜💦

05/17/2023

Hey everyone, it’s day 3 of Camp Around the corner week!
Today we’re asking you to spread the word about our fundraiser to everyone you know. This can include your friends, coworkers, family and professors! We’re still a good bit away from our fundraising goal so let’s keep pushing! We appreciate any help you can give even if it’s just spreading the message.

Make a donation and make an incredible impact: https://donate.kesem.org/team/446388?mibextid=Zxz2cZ 💙💚💙

05/16/2023

Looking for a meaningful way to support Camp Kesem at NC State during our Camp Around the Corner campaign? Check out our Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/15Y4ZSOBQ54K?leftNavSection=Shopping&ref_=abls_lnv_sl
Help us purchase supplies for camp including todays featured wish list item- GLOW STICKS!

05/16/2023

On day 2 of our Camp Around the Corner week, we remember what Camp Kesem is!📣📣📣

5 million children are coping with a
parent's cancer diagnosis.
That’s 5 million children at risk of experiencing increased anxiety, emotional isolation, loss of social interest, and/or feelings of hopelessness. And that’s why, at Kesem, we are committed to creating a world where every child who has a parent with a cancer diagnosis or has lost a parent to cancer is never alone. We support these children through and beyond their parent’s cancer with free, fun-filled creative programs and a lasting community.🐛🐛

Spread the word on social media, create a fundraiser, or make a gift - no matter how you choose to join us, we are grateful to have your support.♥️♥️

Make a donation and make an incredible impact: https://donate.kesem.org/team/446388?mibextid=Zxz2cZ

05/16/2023

Will you help us bring to our campers at Kesem at NCSU this summer?

We're joining a nationwide movement to support the delivery of our summer camp program, . You can help us ensure that all the kiddos in the Raleigh area get to experience the adventure, friendship, and community that awaits.

Spread the word on social media, create a fundraiser, or make a gift - no matter how you choose to join us, we are grateful to have your support.

Make a donation and make an incredible impact: https://donate.kesem.org/team/446388?mibextid=Zxz2cZ 🏕️

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