Whoa! Wow! The sounds of children’s delight filled the air this Saturday evening at the BASE Camp overnight. Fifty children packed the room to hear Mickey speak about the wonders of the Amazon jungle and his upcoming expedition.
This Saturday was the official launch of the Amazon 5000- Kids Adventurer Club. The inaugural event was hosted by Amazon 5000's charity partner, BASE Camp Children's Cancer Foundation, an affiliate of the American Childhood Cancer Organization.
If you haven't had the chance to get to know our partner yet, BASE Camp has been serving the Central Florida Cancer community for 30 years and offering the only services of its kind! Volunteers and Staff are at the hospital and out-patient clinics (5) days a week, delivering programs like Hospital Lunch, Dinner and a Movie, Milestone Parties and 2nd Wishes. Furthermore, they offer a Food Basket service and their namesake program, BASE Camp, a monthly overnight camp.
What makes this organization so unique is that not only are their programs year-round and consistent but they also include siblings.
"When a child is diagnosed with cancer it does not just impact the patient, the whole family is on this journey, their just on different seats of the bus" says, BASE Camp founder Terri Jones.
This amazing organization captured the hearts of the Amazon 5000 foundation right away and a partnership was launched. BASE Camp eagerly opened its doors to Mickey and the Amazon 5000 foundation.
Mickey's presentation captivated the children and chaperone's alike for more than two hours. What animal are you most afraid of?... How will you get water?... What happens if an emergency happens in the jungle? Mickey answered question after question. Even after the presentation had completed, many stayed behind curious about Mickey and his extreme expedition. Mickey show cased his survival gear and even taught a few survival techniques that had the group begging for more.
"I dedicate this journey to YOU!" Mickey told the children of BASE Camp. "I wish to inspire you to continue your battle against cancer despite all obstacles. I will overcome many challenges in the Jungle over the next year and so must you to fight this cancer" he stated.
The BASE Camp kids were invited to join Amazon 5000 Kids Adventurer Club to join Mickey virtually on his journey. By joining this club the kids become Trekkor Inspectors, tracking Mickey through his 5000 mile expedition online via google maps and social media updates. Mickey will also interact with the children live from the jungle through video streams and chats.
It is our greatest hope that inspired by Mickey, the children will join him to make the IMPOSSIBLE, POSSIBLE!
Mickey's next presentation will take place on Friday, March 2nd at the Ronald McDonald House at Florida Hospital for Children.
A BIG thank you goes out to LA Lovely Ink and Chick's Print Shop for their contribution to the Amazon 5000- Kid's Adventurer Club. LA Lovely Ink designed a beautiful brochure for the children and Chick's Print Shop donated fabulous t-shirts for our kids to rock in.
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