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Nothing can be more devastating to a parent than to hear the word “cancer” associated with their child. And nothing can begin to compensate for the anguish childhood cancer inflicts on the entire family. But as we have shared in the past, there is a haven – a place of safety for these young patients, […]

We are always pleased to share stories with you from Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times – known affectionately as “Camp.” Camp is one of the largest recreational camping programs for children with cancer and their families.  It serves more than 1,500 people each year and is medically supervised by volunteer doctors, nurses, psychologists, counselors, […]

About 10,380 children in the United States under the age of 15 will be diagnosed with cancer in 2015. Because of major treatment advances in recent decades, more than 80% of children with cancer now survive 5 years or more. Even so, cancer is the second leading cause of death in children (after accidents). About […]

We are delighted to bring you a guest blog with news from Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times, and to see the joy and healing provided through some of the camperships funded by our Foundation annually.   Spring was an exciting time for Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times with the Walk for Kids in […]

Summer is here and for us that means Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times is in full session! We are so proud to support this amazing organization and have shared numerous times how important the experience is to children and their families. While this is the primary reason we support Camp, we also are grateful […]

We are honored that through Barco’s Nightingales Foundation and your generous support, we are able to provide camperships to Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times. These camperships enable families and children to escape from the day-to-day fight against cancer and enjoy activities and nature in the beautiful San Jacinto Mountains of Southern California. It’s hard […]

It is with abundant gratitude that we share these photos from our 2015 Walk for Kids. We had an amazing turnout from our Community of Compassion. Your support will make a tremendous difference in the lives of children, their families, and the nursing community. Thank you, Michael and Frida Donner  

We are delighted to share this guest blog form our dear friends at Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times. We are looking forward to the Walk for Kids on April 12th and hope that you all will be joining us at the walk, with your financial support, or in spirit. ~Michael and Frida Donner Meet […]

It’s true. A picture can paint a thousand words, and these photos from Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times do just that. For us, they also bring back happy memories and stories of hope, compassion, freedom, and dedication. Enjoy. ~Michael and Frida Donner

This is an inspiring and touching story from our friends at Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times. It exemplifies the importance of Camp in the lives of entire families who are facing the fight of their lives. “Looking at 7-year-old Ryan Compton, one would never imagine that this energetic little boy with an eagerness to […]