This month we want to highlight a few Barnabas friends who are doing amazing and inspirational things! Lizzie Lalonde Meet Lizzie LaLonde, a Camp Barnabas summer staff alumni, who recently hosted an Abilities Awareness Day earlier this year. She wanted to give students a chance to gain a new perspective and develop empathy for those who are different from each … Read More
Living Fearless with a Disability
When Kobe Johnson was born, he was diagnosed with a degenerative muscle disease known as Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. While this has made many aspects of his life more difficult, Kobe has always been determined to use his experiences for good by advocating for people with disabilities. We know Kobe as a camper, but he also spends his free time hosting … Read More
From Parent To Nurse: One Mom’s Experience Serving On The Medical Team
Keara Hayter grew up with Type 1 Diabetes. For years, her family thought that her diagnosis would keep her from sleepovers, overnights and other fun adventures. Camp Barnabas changed that. At age 7, Keara’s mom Lesley decided to give camp a try. She signed Keara up and jumped on board as well to serve as a nurse on the Medical … Read More
Thankful for You
Fall is a season for gratitude. To help us get to the heart of it, we interviewed three families who have a sibling with special needs to find out why they are thankful for them and hold them close to their hearts. RACHEL & JOSH Meet Josh and his twin sister, Rachel. Josh started going to Camp Barnabas five years … Read More
Barnabas Changed Me
If I am being completely transparent with you, going into our week at Camp Barnabas was one of the scariest times of my life. I read on paper what to expect, but upon arrival it hit home. By the end of the first day, I laid awake in my bunk sobbing and praying to God that He would take this … Read More
Love Is Patient
Love is patient. This is the thing that hangs with my mind and heart every time I think about Camp Barnabas. Love is patient. There is no need for worry, rush, or panic when love is at work. Love consumes this thing we call “time”. It drowns it out with compassion, service, sacrifice, and welcomed nights of little sleep. Love … Read More
