When 5-year-old Reese was diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2023, her family’s world turned upside down. But thanks to generous donors like you, Reese’s family didn’t have to face the journey against childhood illness alone.
“It’s incredibly healing ...it’s about joy, about children just being children.”
Reese’s family found community and support at Camp Ronald McDonald for GoodTimes®. There, children like Reese aren’t defined by their cancer diagnoses. They’re simply kids being kids — playing, exploring nature, and connecting with others who understand their journey.
“Having a community where they’re not the only kids who know words like ‘cancer’ and ‘chemo’ is incredibly healing,” shares Selena, Reese’s mom. “It’s about joy, about children just being children.”
Camp provides more than just a fun getaway. It’s a lifeline for entire families navigating serious illness.
Reese’s big sister, Shelby, has often felt she’s had to take a back seat while her parents have focused on her little sister’s cancer battle. But at Camp, Shelby gets to join the fun, and parents like Selena get rare moments of respite and rest while their children play and do activities. Because when a child is sick or injured, the whole family needs to heal.
