07/12/2026
Ride of Courage – Day 2 (Saturday Evening) 💛🚴
Saturday evening was the “formal” banquet… well, as formal as a room full of cyclists can be!
We were incredibly humbled to learn that, for the fourth year in a row, Team Duel It has been recognized as the Top Fundraising Team for the Ride of Courage.
This recognition doesn’t belong to us alone. It belongs to every person who has donated, attended Duel It, volunteered, sponsored, shared our story, and believed in what we’re trying to accomplish. Your generosity makes moments like this possible, and we are so grateful for your support.
After dinner, we had the opportunity to tour the five beautiful new treehouses that have been built at Camp Kindle. They are absolutely incredible. This upcoming Monday, the first campers of the summer will arrive, and I can’t imagine a more magical place for them to laugh, play, and simply be kids.
One story from tonight will stay with me for a very long time.
Beth, one of the camp nurses, shared the story of a teenager receiving palliative care whose biggest wish while at camp was to ride the zip line. Because she relied on oxygen, it would have been easy to say it wasn’t possible. Instead, the Camp Kindle team found a way. They carefully developed a safe plan, adjusted her oxygen support, and gave her the chance to soar through the trees.
A few months later, she passed away. But because of the compassion, creativity, and determination of the camp staff, she experienced the freedom, excitement, and joy of simply being a teenager—if only for a moment. She wasn’t defined by her illness. She was just a kid at camp.
That’s what Camp Kindle does. It creates memories that last a lifetime, even when that lifetime is far too short.
Thank you to everyone who continues to support Kids Cancer Care and Team Duel It. Your generosity helps create these unforgettable moments for children and families when they need them most. ❤️
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