Powerful Stories

Thanks to a school project, we met Oliver – a generous and giving boy who’s inspiring us all. A few […]

When I was pregnant with Ethan, I was told I was having a healthy baby. This was my third pregnancy […]

“Camp helped me gain confidence and become more comfortable and open about my disability.” We hear this often from Easter Seals campers. We hear that campers became more independent, learned new skills, and celebrated their abilities.

Weighing only two pounds, ten ounces, Marco was born three months premature in 1985. He was soon diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and began his early childhood defined by his wheelchair. Then Marco attended Easter Seals Camp. Little did Marco know when he was greeted at Easter Seals Camp his experience here would set the path for his future.

"When I think of camp, I think of a place where no matter what your physical appearance is – whether you are a first-time camper or have been going for numerous years or whether you have a minor disorder or have a disorder that makes it so you can’t control any of your body movements – the counselors, coordinators and the rest of the camp staff will do anything possible to make your week at camp enjoyable.

In 1997, Paul attended his first year at Easter Seals camp. He was six years old and eager to meet […]