Camden Foundation
"Heroes come in all sizes"
We raise money for childhood cancer while bringing awareness, knowledge, and support to families and communities in the Central IL area.
BOARD OFFICERS
To learn more about Camden's Journey go to http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/camdenmarshky
President~Jenny Bates-Marshky
I am Camden's mom, Jenny. Before Camden was diagnosed with Medulloblastoma-February 9, 2007-I knew of cancer, but never really knew of childhood cancer; I certainly didn't know of St Jude Children's Research Hospital. Once my world became about childhood cancer it was shocking and frustrating for me to learn that the financial support and public awareness of pediatric cancer was lacking. I decided once my son, Camden, passed away September 29, 2008 at age 3 that I had to redirect my focus; do my best to try and keep his story alive by bringing awareness through raising money to support childhood cancer research. My own personal experience with pediatric cancer as well as my everyday role as a mother to my son, Jaden offers valuable insight into exactly what a pediatric cancer family needs, feels and experiences. Along with dedicating any spare time to my now 10year old, Jaden; I also work full-time for an Abstract company and part-time at Willard Airport.
Vice-President~Joy Stoerger
By profession Joy is a Dental Assistant. Joy is also a mother of 2 young boys (Drew and Cole)and a daughter (Savanna). She is the CFO of her home and is very dedicated to her family and the foundation. Joy brings lots of knowledge to the board. Joy is the one who is by Jenny's side most days and collaborates on most foundation business. She joined the foundation because of her friend who lost her son and wanted to make a difference in this world to honor him. Together we are making a difference in others lives everyday. What an amazing group of women who have come together to fight childhood cancer. Joy is honored to be able to honor Camden and keep his story alive while helping others!!
Treasurer~Kendra Jayne
camdenfoundation@gmail.com
Donation & Membership Information
If you would like to make a donation to the foundation to help support their mission, please download the attached form and mail as indicated.
CF Donation form.pdf
If you are interested in joining the Foundation, you can contact our Membership Director, Joy Stoerger at camdenfoundation@gmail.com for more information.
Download membership application here!
Forum
Camden's Carnival
This is a effort to get to know the kids that we hold so near and dear to our hearts daily as well as giving them the chance to get to know us and our families.It's a Carnival to celebrate life and be thankful. Details to followContinue
Started by CamdenFoundation Mar 21.
Taking a break
This year we are going to focus our efforts on "AWARENESS" and take a break from the 2012 Give thanks walk. I hope that we can all come together to bring this awareness to the surrounding areas, and with your efforts we can make this happen! I look…Continue
Started by CamdenFoundation Mar 21.
Volley for the Kids 4 Replies
WHAT: A two day, outdoor volleyball tournament with proceeds going solely to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Teams are guaranteed 3 games Saturday and teams in first and second places will play in a winners’ single-elimination bracket on…Continue
Started by CamdenFoundation. Last reply by CamdenFoundation May 14.
WREATHS/VERTICAL SWAGS/ROPING 1 Reply
If you interested in purchasing 22"Wreaths, 24" vertical swags, and roping. The wreaths are made from spruce and balsam, and extra full, measuring closer to 30". Vertical swags and roping are spruce. We are selling the wreaths for $20, swags $12,…Continue
Started by CamdenFoundation. Last reply by CamdenFoundation Oct 14, 2011.
Photos
Follow the Children's Journeys From Our Area!
Warriors:
Silas Martin of Decatur http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1532786106&ref=ts
Paxton area youth, Alex Faulkner http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/alextf
You can find out more about Cory Wagner, Rantoul, at http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/corywagner (rhabdomyosarcoma)
Willamina Clayton, from Hoopeston, is at http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/willamina (Hepatoblast
Lilly Williams, Findlay, IL
Sebastian Major, Tolono, IL
https://www.facebook.com/#!/hopeforsebastian (Neuroblastoma)
Alex Pickett, Hoopeston, IL
James Siedenburg, Mahomet, IL (astrocynoma in his spinal column)
The Survivors:
Follow Maisie Webb, Lovington, at http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/maisiewebb (ependymoma)
Meet Max Duzan, Arthur, at www.maxsfight.com (acute myeloid leukemia (AML))
Follow Kelly Chappell, Hammond, at http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/kellychappell (Atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor (ATRT))
John Burse from Monticello can be followed on his Caring Bridge site at http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/johnburse (neuroblastoma)
The Taken:
Luke Remmington of Rantoul http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/lukeremington (Philadelphi
Auburn area youth Ryken Bailey. Ryken's Caringbridge site is http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/rykenbailey
Claire Devins is a patient that Jenny Bates-Marshky met while at St. Jude with Camden. http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/clairedevins (ATRT)
Samuel Gillott is a patient that Jenny Bates-Marshky met while at St. Jude with Camden. http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/samuelgillott (medulloblastoma)
One way we sponsor the children is by sending them Care Packages like the one below:
Blog Posts
Donations
I would like to thank Bailey Wilson and her teammates from Unity High School who raised $500 for Camden Foundation. They came to the meeting last night to present the foundation with a check and we were stunned to see that it was for $500, thank you Bailey and friends.
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ContinuePosted by Jenny Bates on May 12, 2011 at 8:38am
A pair of Shoes
They are ugly shoes.
Uncomfortable shoes.
I hate my shoes.
Each day I wear them, and each day I wish I had another pair.
Some days my shoes hurt so bad that I do not think I can take another step.
Yet, I continue to wear them.
I get funny looks wearing these shoes.
They are looks of sympathy.… Continue
Posted by Jenny Bates on March 23, 2011 at 3:19pm
Proclamation by the President of the United States
THE WHITE HOUSE
Posted by Jenny Bates on September 16, 2010 at 6:10pm
St Jude Children's Research Hospital Vanity Plates for the state of Illinois
Follow the link below and you can take part in helping The Camden Foundation get a St Jude Children's Research Hospital vanity plate into Illinois. We have been working extremely hard with Chapin Roses office in getting this introduced into Congress. The Congress and House have both approved the plates. It took the Govenor of Illinois less then 60days to approve the plate as well. Now we need to collect 1500 signatures in order to get the plate into production and out for you to purchase…
ContinuePosted by Jenny Bates on August 29, 2010 at 11:16am — 1 Comment
Inspirational Quote-A True Testament
Children with cancer are like candles in the wind who accept the possibility that they are in danger of being extinguished by a gust of wind from nowhere, and yet, as they flicker and dance to remain alive, their brilliance challenges the darkness and dazzles those of us who watch their light.
-Unknown
Posted by Jenny Bates on April 15, 2010 at 9:37am — 1 Comment
The pictures do count~
Hello, my name is Marie. I live in Monticello, IL. I just recently moved here with my fiance and our 3-yr-old, Draven. Every day I walked downtown, I would see a white van parked right by apartment with Camden's photo on it and a website. I always meant to check out the website, but I could never remember how to spell his last name correctly when I got home! I read your blogs and I mourned with you. I know the Lord was speaking to me when I experienced knowing Camden's… Continue
Posted by Jenny Bates on March 19, 2010 at 10:37am
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