Volunteer at Amarillo’s Camp Alphie This July

Facing a cancer diagnosis in Amarillo can be scary for anyone. Then imagine you hear it about your own child. Nothing could be more heart-wrenching than that. It's something that a lot of parents in the Texas Panhandle have to deal with.

We already know it takes a village to raise a child, but when you find out that your child is having to fight cancer, that village needs to help the whole family. The more support you can get, the better. The more groups you can join, the more families you can meet that are going through the same thing can help significantly.

What Is Camp Alphie?

That’s where Camp Alphie steps in - a camp that gives children fighting cancer a chance to bond, heal, and just be kids.

Camp Alphie may be something you have not necessarily heard about here in Amarillo. Or maybe you have heard about it in passing, but you don't really know much about it. According to their website:

Camp Alphie's ongoing mission for over thirty years has been to provide a place for children suffering from cancer, as well as their families, to experience some new things, make new friends and connections, and relax - forget about their worries.

Why Camp Matters to Amarillo Families

So, imagine your child going to camp to bond with other kids going through the same thing. Having the opportunity to learn new ways to cope, but also learn to break out and have fun. That is part of what Camp Alphie does in Amarillo.

Upcoming Dates & Volunteer Details

There is a camp coming up this summer, July 13th through the 18th, and they are looking for camp counselors. Someone to help these kids have a great time at camp, which will be out at Ceta Canyon.

Pack your camp bags with a week's long of supplies for fun with these kids and sign up now. The memories and the friends you will make will forever be your favorite part of this summer.