Camp Simcha Sets World Record for the Longest Childhood Cancer Ribbon

http://campsimcha.org | http://chailifeline.org

July 18, 2011: It was a record-breaking gold ribbon moment at Camp Simcha, an overnight camp for children with cancer, as our campers and staff unfurled the world's longest gold ribbon (a packet has been submitted to Guinness World Records™ for approval). Gold is the color of childhood cancer awareness and children with cancer worldwide. Official surveyors joined us at the glorious event on the grounds of Camp Simcha to observe and measure the 1,340-foot ribbon to certify the record breaking achievement. Visit http://on.fb.me/rdtn88 for photos of the event.

Many thanks to Amber Masso, Program Director at American Childhood Cancer Organization, and Nadia Rajsz, town supervisor of Lumberland, for joining us to witness this momentous occasion.

Each summer, 400 seriously ill children are treated to unforgettable, medically supervised overnight camp experiences at Camp Simcha, for children battling cancer and other hematological illnesses, and Camp Simcha Special, for children with debilitating chronic conditions.

At Camp Simcha and Camp Simcha Special, children and teens trade hospital rooms and doctors' offices for fun, friendship, and hope for the future. Campers enjoy traditional camp activities in fully handicapped-accessible facilities. Talent shows, concerts, and helicopter, hot-air, and motorcycle rides make every day super-special.

Campers return home reinvigorated, with deep friendships and happy memories to help them travel the rough road ahead.

Camp Simcha is a program of Chai Lifeline.

Made possible by the Ariella Horenstein Music in Our Lives program.

Filmed & Edited by Adina Levitan, Malky Brazil, & Chayale Biderman.

Many thanks to Eli Rowe, Shaindy Lowenthal & Bency Brown

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[artk1ng]

Wow! Congrats Camp Simcha and Chai Lifeline!

Finally the girls division gets to do something out there!!!

[ChaiLifelineChannel]

@artk1ng Thanks!

[bygirlsrock1]

Its amazing that u pulled it off in the end! yasher koach (idk how to say it for girls sorry)!!!

[ChaiLifelineChannel]

@bygirlsrock1 Thanks for your support. :-)

[BCgrad07]

Mazel Tov!

Simchat Torah!

Am Israel Chai!

Blessed be HS for Camp Simcha!

Shalom!

[onemanband613]

Please get the lyrics!