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235: The Magic of Camp: It's All About Finding Your North Star

When serious illness changes everything, where can a child still just be a kid? In this episode of Good Fat Life, Sherri sits down with Cassy Sleeper, Director of Philanthropy at North Star Reach, Michigan’s only fully accessible, medically supported camp. Discover how this one-of-a-kind place helps children living with life-threatening conditions—and their families—reclaim joy, confidence, and connection. It’s a conversation about healing, hope, and the powerful impact of finding your North Star.

We currently have a $600,000 match from The Ted & Jane Von Voigtlander Foundation... ALL gifts, sponsorships and grants will be matched dollar for dollar, doubling the impact of donations and doubling the fun for our courageous campers!

01:24 Introducing Cassy Sleeper

02:03 The Mission of North Star Reach

03:19 A Day at Camp

05:04 Transformative Experiences

07:14 Family Involvement at Camp

10:24 Building Community

12:37 Medical Support at Camp

14:44 How to Get Involved

16:50 Camp Activities and Traditions

21:02 The Legacy of Paul Newman

23:07 The Importance of Awareness

Events:

We are hosting our inaugural Moose-ic Festival (music) on August 23rd featuring a full day of bands in our Campitheater with food trucks and camp fun!

And, Fall Family Fest on October 4th

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