10/10/2026
❤️🌻 WHAT A NIGHT! Southern Illinois, you showed up in ways we never imagined! 🌻❤️
First things first… Katie got her fries, so you KNOW it was a GREAT night! 🍟❤️
We came to GiveSI tonight hoping to raise money toward building Kamp Kan. What we left with was worth so much more than donations!
We met people who made us laugh, people who brought us to tears, and people who reminded us exactly why we are so proud to call Southern Illinois home.
❤️ Someone offered to install our insulation for FREE!
❤️ Another offered to help protect our building from mold.
❤️ Others offered to help build our animal pens.
❤️ And so many offered their time to volunteer when we get things going!
People weren't just offering money. They were offering their time, talents, and hearts!
We heard stories of triumph, stories of tragedy, and stories from families who reminded us just how badly Kamp Kan is needed.
I came home tonight with a dozen business cards, new followers on our page, and a heart so full I could hardly put it into words.
And here's what I want people to understand…
Kamp Kan has NEVER been just about raising money to build a building.
It's about shining a light on adults with disabilities who deserve opportunities, friendships, purpose, and a place to belong.
It's about families and caregivers who have spent years wondering what comes next.
It's about reminding our community that these adults are still here, still growing, still dreaming, and still deserving of everything life has to offer.
Yes, we need a building. But even more than that, we need a community that believes in the people who will walk through its doors.
And TONIGHT, Southern Illinois showed us that community is already here! ❤️
To everyone who donated, stopped by our table, shared a story, offered to help, followed our page, or simply took a moment to listen… THANK YOU!
And to GiveSI and Thrillhouse, thank you for creating an opportunity for organizations like ours to be seen, heard, and supported.
We may have gone there to raise money, but we came home with something even bigger…
HOPE. CONNECTIONS. AND A WHOLE LOT OF NEW FRIENDS! 🌻
🌻 AND WE'RE NOT DONE YET! 🌻
Our GiveSI campaign continues through October 21st! If you weren't able to join us tonight, there's still time to be part of something special.
Every donation, big or small, brings us one step closer to opening the doors of Kamp Kan for adults with disabilities in Southern Illinois.
💚 DONATE HERE:
https://tinyurl.com/GiveSI2026-KampKan
Southern Illinois, we're going to build Kamp Kan. And when those doors finally open, we'll remember nights like tonight and the people who helped make it possible.
🌱 Planting Possibilities, Harvesting Hope.
