Hi Everyone - As many of you already know, my eldest son Owen, was diagnosed with Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis at the age of 3 years old. There is no cure for arthritis. Thankfully, with time and treatment, he has been moved from the "active" stage to the "remission" stage. Its been a tough go over the years though. Many trips to the ER in the middle of the night. Many nights spent crying by his bedside. Many days worrying. It was with the support of our friends and family that we are here today and Owen has the opportunity that he does now to attend Camp Ontario 2022 - Arthritis Camp.
This would be his frist time attending camp. He was accepted for the first time in the summer of 2020 - but with the onset of COVID, it was cancelled. Last year, there was no camp due to continued covid restrictions. This year, it is back on! And we are excited that Owen has been accepted once again. Sadly, the once "free" camp is no long free as the Arthritis Society has not been able to get enough sponsers this year.
This is where you come in! We are asking for your help. We are asking you to help Owen get to camp. The cost per kid is $1500, so that is our goal. Anything above and beyond that, would go straight to helping other children attend camp.
I know this is a big ask - but I am asking our friends and family once again to band together to make this happen for Owen. Every small donation counts.
