Kesem at James Madison University

Kesem at James Madison University Kesem is a nationwide community supporting children through and beyond a parent's cancer diagnosis. Kesem operates at more than 130 chapters coast-to-coast.

Kesem is a diverse community led by passionate and empathetic college students working to ensure that children facing the challenges of a parent’s cancer have space, connection, and support to rediscover the joys of childhood. Our mission is to support children through and beyond their parent’s cancer with free, fun-filled creative programs and a lasting community. Camp Kesem at James Madison Univ

ersity was founded in 2016 and supports children in the Harrisonburg community by providing a free week-long summer camp experience and year-round peer support. Camp Kesem at James Madison University is operated by approximately 35 student volunteers and serves approximately 55 campers ages 6-18 per year. Its programs and services are all funded by generous donations from individuals, foundations, and corporate partners. Kesem is a federally registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

2026 Senior send off!! This year we’re waving goodbye to 6 of our awesome COORD members: Waves, Goose, Fortnite, Honey, ...
05/20/2026

2026 Senior send off!! This year we’re waving goodbye to 6 of our awesome COORD members: Waves, Goose, Fortnite, Honey, Flutter, and Tigerlily💙💚 Congrats everyone, we miss you already and can’t wait to see everyone at camp!! (Last slide is how excited we are for camp 2026✨✨)

Just a glimpse of such a magical nightWe want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who supported our Make the Magic Gala....
04/29/2026

Just a glimpse of such a magical night

We want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who supported our Make the Magic Gala. Because of you, we completely surpassed our goal! Your support means our campers cannot only attend camp, but experience the magic that makes Kesem so special.

A huge thank you to our donors and all of our guests, you helped us reach a record number of attendees! Another special thank you to our speakers, Cheesy Potato and Ghost, for sharing such a phenomenal reflection on their camp experience. And thank you to Hula, our former director and counselor, it was an absolute honor having you back. We can’t thank you enough!

Camp is right around the corner, and we’re so excited to keep the magic going 🩵💚

04/23/2026

Hey everyone! We’re still looking for a Nurse for our Health and Wellness team! We can’t have camp without our lovely nurses!! Know someone who might be interested? Send them the link!!!

kesem.tfaforms.net/4638495

Camp is almost here, and the Kesem Magic is already in the air 💚✨We’re counting down the days to the most special week o...
04/20/2026

Camp is almost here, and the Kesem Magic is already in the air 💚✨
We’re counting down the days to the most special week of the year. We can’t wait for a week of unforgettable memories at Camp Kesem at JMU, and we can’t wait to be back together again soon!😊
Your support makes this experience possible for every camper. Help us bring the magic to life this summer, donate today in the link in our bio or this link: donate.kesem.org/team/772338

Hey hey hey!! Today is the LAST day to get Make the Magic tickets! We can’t wait to see you there, check the link in our...
04/01/2026

Hey hey hey!! Today is the LAST day to get Make the Magic tickets! We can’t wait to see you there, check the link in our bio to get your tickets TODAY!! ✨🩵

03/25/2026

Hey hey hey! Make the Magic is right around the corner!🩵 make sure you get your tickets before it’s too late! Mark your calendars for March 11th, see you there!✨

03/13/2026

Stay tuned…!👀✨

We’re hosting another DKMS swab drive!Come see us on Wednesday, March 11th at Warner Commons from 11am-3pm to join the s...
03/05/2026

We’re hosting another DKMS swab drive!
Come see us on Wednesday, March 11th at Warner Commons from 11am-3pm to join the stem cell donor registry.
DKMS helps patients battling blood cancers like leukemia find their lifesaving stem cell match. A simple cheek swab (takes under 2 minutes!) adds you to the global registry and could one day give someone a second chance at life.
And yes, you’ll be entered to win prizes!🎉
✨Chick-fil-A swag bag✨
✨$50 JMU Bookstore gift card✨
Stop by, swab, and save a life.❤️

We can’t wait to see you tomorrow for our March Kesem Member Meeting in Keezell Hall Room 0103 🐛 All is welcomed, bring ...
03/02/2026

We can’t wait to see you tomorrow for our March Kesem Member Meeting in Keezell Hall Room 0103 🐛 All is welcomed, bring a friend!! We have so many fun updates and maybe a surprise treat 🤭!

There’s still time to grab tickets!! Join us for a magical night on April 11th from 4-7! Check the link in our bio for t...
02/20/2026

There’s still time to grab tickets!! Join us for a magical night on April 11th from 4-7! Check the link in our bio for tickets, get yours today!✨✨

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PO Box 8103 James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
22807

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(540) 208-1754

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