SAN
ANTONIO, June 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S.
Pain Foundation, a national nonprofit dedicated to supporting
individuals who live with chronic pain, announces its
much-anticipated 3rd Annual Pediatric Pain Warrior Family Summer
Camp, taking place from June 23-27 at
Morgan's Camp, 23400 Cibola Vista in San Antonio, Texas.
Chronic pain impacts more than 51.6 million Americans,
presenting unique challenges that often require specialized
resources. Recognizing this need, the U.S. Pain Foundation's
Pediatric Pain Warrior program serves as a beacon of hope to those
navigating the complexities of pediatric chronic pain.
The Pediatric Pain Warrior Family Summer Camp provides a
transformative experience for more than 50 families from around the
country. Hosted at the fully accessible Morgan's Camp, the week offers recreational activities,
educational workshops, and peer support sessions tailored to the
unique needs of pediatric pain warriors, as well as their siblings
and parents or guardians.
"Through these initiatives, we strive to bridge the gaps for
children and families impacted by chronic pain," says Nicole Hemmenway, CEO of the U.S. Pain
Foundation. "Our goal is to equip families with the tools and
connections necessary to thrive despite the challenges they face —
particularly because children with pain are vastly
underserved."
Attendees participate in a range of activities, from adaptive
biking to ropes courses, discovering newfound abilities while
forging bonds with peers. Kids using adaptive equipment such as
wheelchairs, canes, or braces are able to participate in rock walls
and zip lines with their families, often for the first time.
Educational sessions will cover essential topics like
therapeutic yoga and advocating for your child, setting children on
a path toward better health outcomes and a more empowered
future.
"Living with chronic pain can be challenging, often lonely, and
full of roadblocks and setbacks. Facing that reality as a child
comes with an additional layer of difficulty," says Casey Cashman, director of the U.S. Pain
Foundation's Pediatric Pain Warrior program. "Kids who join us at
camp have often never met another child living with pain, and many
of their siblings and parents have felt alone on their journey of
offering care. The connections families make at camp are
priceless."
The U.S. Pain Foundation extends its gratitude to all sponsors,
volunteers, and supporters whose generosity makes events like the
Pediatric Pain Warrior Family Summer Camp possible. This support
allows the foundation to continue to make a meaningful difference
in the lives of children and families affected by chronic pain.
**About the U.S. Pain Foundation:**
The mission of the U.S. Pain Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit,
is to empower, educate, connect, and advocate for individuals
living with chronic illnesses and serious injuries that cause pain,
as well as their caregivers and clinicians. For more information,
visit uspainfoundation.org.
Media Inquiries
Casey
Cashman
Director, U.S. Pain Foundation Pediatric Pain Warrior program
908-442-3257
casey@uspainfoundation.org
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SOURCE U.S. Pain Foundation