About Kenzie’s Camp
Appearance is a major influencer and a large part of children’s and teenagers’ formulative years. Looking different or unusual can create a great deal of anxiety for children and impacts them for a lifetime. Providing support and compassion is vital to helping those with craniofacial conditions to be accepted for who they are and not what they look like.
Kenzie’s camp was named after a camper who attended but subsequently passed away. The spirit and drive of this child inspired all who met her; sadly, her life was a short one. All campers attend the camp for free, and it has proven to be extremely beneficial and popular.
The camp was the brainstorm of two HUSKY CT Dental Health providers, Dr. Elena-Lee Ritoli and Dr. Richard G. Bevilacqua. The camp is run by these Connecticut Dental Professionals along with Ms. Shelbie Rand, CNA. Since the establishment of the camp, Drs. Ritoli and Bevilacqua have been invited to speak around the country regarding the camp and the positive effects it has had on all attendees and their families.
Drs. Ritoli and Bevilacqua are always looking for volunteers for various activities and donations. Because it is a 501c3 organization, they have organized several fundraisers and look for donations. I am hoping that they will be successful because this will mean the camp can support more and more children attending free of charge. Many of the attendees are HUSKY Health members.
“Fun”-Raisers and Donations
Two fundraising events are coming up in the near future:
- A Wild West 3k Walk in Newington, June 12th
- A Hartford Yard Goats Outing, July 18th
For more information on the organization and events – click here.