An opportunity of a lifetime to take a cruise through the Inside Passage and benefit the camp. 
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Camp Courageous campers are going to get some visitors during next week’s Lions Vision Impairment Camp. On Tuesday, July 7, the Pierson Wildlife Museum Learning Center of Neligh, NE will be bringing it’s Sensory Safari for the campers to enjoy. This will include a portion of their collection of creatures from four continents.
Get more information about the Pierson Wildlife Museum Learning Center at http://www.nelighpub.info/pierson.html. Thank you to Phil Larabee of the Monticello Lions Club for assisting with making this event possible for the campers.
Also on Tuesday, July 7, members of the Cedar Rapids Kernels organization will be at the camp to meet with Camp Courageous campers and staff. General Manager Jack Roeder and some players will continue the Kernel’s long history of supporting Camp Courageous.
The Lions Vision Impairment Camp is a week-long camp that gives priority to individuals of all ages with vision-related disabilities. The Lions Clubs from across the country help to make this week possible at Camp Courageous.
Below is the press release sent out to the media. Questions about this event can be directed to stephen@campcourageous.org or call 319-465-5916 ext. 2310.
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Honorary Board Member, Maxine Welch stands with her son, Captain Peter Welch who is President of the Iowa Navy League Council and Chair of the Cedar Rapids Veteran’s Memorial Commission. Peter was honored as one of five Cedar Rapids area heros. The Welch Family has a long tradition of helping Camp Courageous. Peter recognized the good foundation his parents, Ted and Maxine, provided him and from which he grew.
Another Freedom Festival Hero was (L-R) Honorary Board Member Rick Sellers, here with Honorary Board Member Leo Greco. During Rick’s acceptance talk, he talked about individuals, like Leo Greco, who instilled “service to others”. Rick is one of those who is a delight to listen to as he tells stories of days gone by…but we still hold closely.
