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Children's Brain Tumor Foundation's Regional Camps!
ORGANIZATION: Children's Brain Tumor Foundation
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4 people are interested
The Children's Brain Tumor Foundation will be hosting three week-long summer camps for teen and young adult brain tumor survivors. We are looking for medical professionals (MD, PA, NP, RN) to oversee medical needs, distribute medications, provide basic medical care and participate in all of the fun! Oncology experience is a bonus but not required. Travel assistance is available. For more information and to apply visit cbtf.org/headsup/
Sessions will be held:
- July 6-9 at Camp Burton on Vashon Island, WA
- July 13-18 at Camp Will-A-Way in Winder, GA
- August 18-23 at YMCA Storer Camp in Jackson, MI
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About Children's Brain Tumor Foundation
Location:
1460 Broadway, New York, NY 10036, US
Mission Statement
To improve the treatment, quality of life, and long term outlook for children with brain and spinal cord tumors through research, support, education and advocacy for families and survivors.
Description
Children's Brain Tumor Foundation (CBTF) is the only organization that works with families nationwide who are coping with the challenges of a brain tumor. 4800 children are newly diagnosed with a brain tumor each year; a third will die within five years and most who survive will suffer long-term challenges such as impaired cognitive ability, physical challenges, etc.
CBTF funds research and support services for families and brain tumor survivors.
Our services to families start at the hospital, with free distribution of our Resource Guide for Parents of Children with Brain or Spinal Cord Tumors. Service continues when children leave the protective hospital and parents face the challenges of re-adjustment to school, family, and friends. Our social workers staff a toll-free line and conduct online group chats. We provide training and support to parents serving as volunteer mentors in our Family 2 Family network that enables families to gain insight and support from others who have traveled the same road.
As pediatric brain tumor survivors mature through adolescence and young adulthood they face new challenges with school, friends, and careers. Many report feeling isolated and concerned about their future. We sponsor camps for teens and young adults in Montana where we provide career, education, and socialization assistance. We also operate activities throughout the year supporting socialization and career development
CBTF is the founding funder of the Children's Brain Tumor Tissue Consortium, that supports research and analysis.
CAUSE AREAS
Children & Youth,
Health & Medicine,
People with Disabilities
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
10036
(40.76026 ,-73.99329 )
DATE POSTED
March 13, 2025
SKILLS
- Nursing
- Physician
- Physician Assistant
- Healthcare
- Pediatrics
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 4-6 days, depending upon the session.
- Proof of medical license is required. Additional licensing may be needed for those practicing out of the state. CBTF will cover any licensing costs.