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Kesem is a nationwide community that supports children through and beyond their parent's cancer. https://donate.kesem.org/team/608239

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. Kesem at the University of Pitts

burgh was founded in 2017 and supports children in the Pittsburgh community by providing Camp Kesem, a free week-long summer camp experience, and year-round Through and Beyond support services. Our chapter is operated by 50 student volunteers and serves 50 campers ages 6-18 per year. Kesem operates at more than 130 chapters coast-to-coast. 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.

05/03/2026

It’s the end of Wishlist Week, let’s clear the list! 💙✨
As we wrap up the week, we’re looking to stock up on the final essentials to make camp unforgettable such as fidgets, speakers, notebooks, stickers, drawstring backpacks, name tags, glowsticks, and more! 🎒🌟

If you’re able, check out our wishlist and help us finish strong. Every item brings us one step closer to giving our campers the best week possible!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3FKCH0Q9HX4CD/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

04/30/2026

Wishlist Week: Thursday! 🧼✨

For today, we’re focusing on the necessities that help camp run smoothly — trash bags, Wet Ones, sheets, mini trash bags, Ziploc bags, shampoo, conditioner, and more to keep everything clean, organized, and comfortable for our campers 💙

If you’re able, check out our wishlist and help support the little things that make a big difference.
Let’s make Thursday count! 🫧🧺

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3FKCH0Q9HX4CD/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

04/29/2026

It’s Wishlist Week — and we’re getting messy this Wednesday! 🎨💥

For our Messy Games & Tie-Dye day, we’re stocking up on all the fun essentials — paint, shaving cream, tie-dye kits, and more to make it colorful, creative, and unforgettable! 🌈🌀
If you’re able, check out our wishlist and help us bring these moments to life. Every item makes a difference for our campers 💙

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3FKCH0Q9HX4CD/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

04/28/2026

It’s Wishlist Week! Today’s theme is: Water Games!

We’re stocking up on all the fun essentials — water balloons, water guns, buckets, and more to keep the games going all day long! 🪣💧

If you’re able to, check out our wishlist and help us bring these moments to life. Every item makes a difference for our campers!!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3FKCH0Q9HX4CD/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

04/27/2026

Wish List Week is here! 🚀✨

Help us get ready for another magical week at Camp Kesem! Today’s theme is Space Party🪐, and we’re collecting donations to bring it to life, including all things space related!

Every donation helps create unforgettable moments for our campers! Click the link below or in our bio to support! 💙 Donate today and help us make camp out of this world! 🚀💫

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/H8G2UK6LQXIQ?ref_=wl_share

04/22/2026

Finish the semester with us, stop by our hot dog stand to celebrate the end of the year and support camp! We’ll be at the corner of Semple and Bates starting at 9:00 PM 🌭💚

04/10/2026

Kesem at Pitt x Greek Week 💙🥧
We had so much fun getting pied for a purpose! Thank you to everyone who came out and a HUGE thank you to Greek Week for choosing to donate all event proceeds to Kesem. Your support helps us bring more magic to kids impacted by a parent’s cancer, we couldn’t do it without you ✨

03/29/2026

Come spend some time with us for another Kesem member meeting tomorrow at 9 PM! Join us in thanking the donors who supported Make the Magic this past weekend!! 🩵✨🐛

03/28/2026

MAKE THE MAGIC 2026🦋🐛🌟🧃

Thanks to your generosity, we raised over $32,000 tonight for Kesem at Pitt! Thank you to our donors, Advisory Board, student volunteers, and our wonderful MTM coordinator Juicebox for making tonight so successful!

03/27/2026

We are SO excited to be hosting Kendra Scott tonight at our Make the Magic Gala! They were be selling pisces of their gorgeous jewelry and 20% of the proceeds will be going to Kesem at Pitt! Kendra Scott will also be allowing you to shop online throughout this weekend and when using the code above Kesem at Pitt will also receive 20% of the proceeds of your purchase! 🤍🦋

Address

833 William Pitt Union 3959 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA
15260

Telephone

+12537363821

Website

https://www.kesem.org/

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