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"After Megan's first experience at camp, we felt like we were part of a very large support network and extended family," says Rhonda, Megan's mom. "It was so wonderful to allow all of our daughters a "normal" camp experience, a time to not worry about our lives with cancer in it. We were fortunate to also be able to put together our own fundraiser for the camp program at Megan's school."
Children’s Cancer Connection is proud to present the 4th annual Catch the Spirit 5K as this week’s spotlight event. The Koepke family of Waverly, Iowa, has been with Children’s Cancer Connection since 1999, and their daughter Megan lost her battle to cancer in 2007 – spurring on this fundraising event for Camp Heart Connection. To date, the run/walk has raised almost $12,000.
"After Megan's first experience at camp, we felt like we were part of a very large support network and extended family," says Rhonda, Megan's mom. "It was so wonderful to allow all of our daughters a "normal" camp experience, a time to not worry about our lives with cancer in it. We were fortunate to also be able to put together our own fundraiser for the camp program at Megan's school."Shortly after Megan passed away, Waverly-Shell Rock Junior High created a day to recognize students for their character, complete with a Catch the Spirit award for students that exemplify integrity and good character, a run/walk though the town of Waverly and a barbeque at the end. All proceeds from the event go to Camp Heart Connection Oncology Camp, and participation costs $10.This year, Catch the Spirit 5K will be held on May 5 from 3:30-5:30 pm.
“It is an amazing day, and we can't think of a better way to honor our daughter's memory than to reward good character of junior high students and to support the camp that has meant so much to us over the years,” says Rhonda.
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