ELKHART, Ind., April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- THOR
Industries, Inc. (NYSE: THO) announced their continued
commitment to support children dealing with cancer for the fifth
consecutive year with a financial donation to Care Camps. The
outdoor camping experience exclusively for children diagnosed with
cancer enables campers to have fun, memorable outdoor experiences
while receiving medical treatment.
In 2015, THOR Industries, the world's largest recreational
vehicle (RV) manufacturer, led the way as Care Camps' first RV
industry partner. THOR's continued support of Care Camps builds
upon its dedication to make a lasting impact by connecting people
with nature. In addition to monetary support, THOR has also
provided Airstream, Jayco and Keystone RVs to Care Camps for use in
camp programs.
"Care Camps is incredibly grateful for the dedication and
ongoing support THOR has shown to our kids," said Care Camps
Director of Development, Jennifer
Mercer. "When the need for funding grew, THOR was the very
first RV company that stepped up and joined the cause to help more
children with cancer experience the healing power of the outdoors.
Because of THOR's generosity, Care Camps is able to help thousands
of children explore the joys of nature, while building the next
generation of kids who love the outdoors and camping."
Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, Care Camps was able to
provide adapted programming to thousands of children and their
families—holding events including virtual gatherings and
'Camp-in-a-Box' programs, which sent Care Camps items directly to
the homes of families.
"Every child deserves to create lasting memories no matter what
challenges they may be facing or where they're at in their
journey," said Bob Martin, President
and CEO of THOR Industries. "We are grateful for the efforts and
the creativity of Care Camps, and we remain committed to providing
the children they serve with adventures and experiences which will
last a lifetime."
Care Camps is a non-profit charity that supports 135 oncology
camps which serve 42,000 children and their families. Through donor
generosity, Care Camps is able to promise a completely free
experience for all campers, regardless of race, disability or
socioeconomic status. The camp provides kids who normally wouldn't
be able to go camping with happiness, hope, and connections with
others that can empathize with them. At Care Camps, kids with
cancer get to forget about the chemo and the radiation and "just be
a kid".
If you are interested in joining THOR in their support of Care
Camps, please contact Care Camps at jmercer@carecamps.org or call
406-671-0447.
For more information on THOR Industries, and its ongoing
programs and initiatives, please visit: www.thorindustries.com
About THOR Industries
THOR Industries is the sole
owner of operating companies which, combined, represent the world's
largest RVs manufacturer. For more information on the Company and
its products, please
visit https://www.thorindustries.com/.
About Care Camps
Care Camps is a non-profit
organization that serves kids in every community throughout the US
and Canada and strives to ensure
every child with cancer has the chance to experience the healing
power of the outdoors at no cost to their family, regardless of
race, disability, or socioeconomic status. Through Care Camps, kids
who would never have had the chance to go camping are exposed to
the wonders of the outdoors, creating a love of nature and memories
that last a lifetime.
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