Camp Cure: Kids with Autoimmune Diseases Find Joy

A heartwarming story unfolds at a sleepaway camp in upstate New York, where children with autoimmune diseases like lupus and arthritis find solace and joy. The camp, a collaboration between Montefiore Childrens Hospital and Frost Valley YMCA, offers a unique opportunity for these kids to engage in typical childhood activities with medical professionals nearby. Eleven-year-old Ethan, living with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, shares his experience, forgetting his illness as he plays and laughs with his peers. The camps mission is to provide a supportive environment where these children can blend in, smile, run, and enjoy life just like any other child, despite their health challenges. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.