Northern California Asthma Camp
When do you hold the camp?
The Asthma Camp is held each summer in Livermore, CA,
and is sponsored by the Taylor Family Foundation.
Children with Asthma, a serious condition that
alienates children from their friends, activities and
school!
Children need a fun, great way to learn how to live
and accept their Asthma condition, learn that taking
their medication will most definitely allow them to
participate !
Al, why did you start your non-profit?
I saw a need. I have a 12 year old grandson that was
diagnosed at a very young age with Asthma. I also
served on the UC Davis Community Advisory Board
for six years, where I met Dr. Sam Louie, M.D. an
Asthma Specialist.
Those “TWO” factors influenced me to do
something!. I formed my non-profit organization
“CA FairPlay” in 2001.
What type of camp is it?
I offer a “FREE” summer camp experience for
children ages 6 - 12 that focuses on the special
needs of kids afflicted with Asthma. This camp
allows them to enjoy outdoor recreational activities,
like horseback riding, swimming, hiking, rock
climbing and gardening with onsite medical
supervision. Our camp balances fun activity with
education about how to live with asthma, which is
one of the leading causes of school absences in the
Sacramento area.
Our first camp opened the summer of 2003. Our camp
has grown from an enrollment of 23 kids served by just
three nurses to 85 campers,
20 student nurses and 10
community volunteers
including a social worker
(all subject to back ground
checks.)
What’s Al’s Success?
Being able to offer a $75,000 camp for $10,000 and to
acquire funding donations thru networking. Much of the
funding comes from the Taylor Family Foundation,.
However, we have many sponsors that help with all the
additional costs like bussing and insurance.
Any last words?
Seeing the joy in the children’s eye’s, hearing their laughter,
and watching them rock climb, jump in that pool, hike and
fish! Knowing that myself and all of the volunteers are
making changes in these children’s lives !
To learn more visit Al’s Asthma Camp Website