Camp Ronald McDonald- Bulldog Football

This is the final video of the University of Redlands Bulldog football teams past community service efforts this April. From April 25th-April 28th a group of 72 team members, 2 cheerleaders, and 2 coaches made a difference in the lives of all those who camp at Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times.

Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times was founded in 1982 by a group of caring individuals who dreamed of a place where children who have had their lives devastated by childhood cancer could recapture what being a child is supposed to be. Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times programs have grown to provide year-round supportive programs serving families and children impacted by cancer.

Whatever the prognosis, a cancer diagnosis interrupts childhood and hinders the experiences that lead to normal child development. At Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times, these boys and girls recapture the hope, enthusiasm, and love of adventure that are essential parts of their youth. They blossom in the medically and psychologically safe environment that has been created especially for them.
We approached this trip as we would a game. We were going to give our best effort regardless of the temperature or difficulty. The only way we would be successful was to come together and work as a team. We didn't take breaks. We worked our best. We worked as a team. And we got the job done.


Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times needed our help and we, as Bulldogs, were more than willing to take on any and all tasks they could give us. Through our hard work and dedication to the cause, we did our best and exceeded all expectations. With the work we did in the few days we were there, we made a positive impact on the lives of every child who attends Camp Ronald McDonald for several years to come.
Bulldogs share a common trait with the children at Camp Ronald McDonald; they don't let adversity stand in the way of anything they set out to do and they do so with great enthusiasm. We Bulldogs were a select group of volunteers that were depended upon by all those associated with the camp. The fact that we had the ability and the opportunity to do something great for a cause that is bigger than ourselves was all the motivation we needed.
At the end of the trip, we Bulldogs knew that we significantly contributed to the satisfaction and betterment of the experience of the children, their families, and counselors at Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times.


Here is a list of all we accomplished:

Disassemble Equestrian corrals
Disassemble Equestrian riding rings
Move Equestrian Tack shed (3) to new Equestrian Area
Reassemble corrals at new Equestrian Area
Reassemble Riding Rings at new Equestrian Area
Dug trenches for water lines to new equestrian area
Dug trenches for irrigation lines around the pound
Dug trenches for irrigation lines at Courage Course
Stained Health Care Center's Porch
Stained the Kid's Kitchen Porch
Stained the Fishing Dock
Stained Dining Hall side porch
Stained all trash barrels
Opened the Pool
Painted all Camp log benches
Painted all cabin porches
Painted exteriors of Buildings 9, 10, 13, 14, 15 & 18
Painted laundry room, pool house and shower house
Cleared and landscaped trail between cabin 23 & 24
Cleared and landscaped trail to new equestrian center
Stained 1. 5 miles of rail & post fencing around the perimeters of the site
Broke up old tennis court slab
Landscaped the entrance with granite boulders
Planted pine tree seedlings down the camp entrance road
Installed irrigation down the camp entrance road
Raked and removed pine needles creating fire clearances from all building in camp.
Installed shade parachute at Courage Course
Stained Lower Elements at the Courage Course
Leveled three campfire pits

In this past week alone, University of Redland's "Bulldogs" provided over 2,325 hours of time and talent.
If Camp had to pay for these services it would cost us $30,500-$55,000.
Because of University of Redland's Bulldogs we can use these funds to send another 30-50 children to camp.

Good Work Bulldogs! Enjoy the video that was recently presented to the University of Redlands Board of Trustees.

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[afaus1]

Awesome!

[Cherokee123ish]

This is an amazing video! They worked So hard. Thank you Bulldogs!