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About Camp Courageous:

More than 40 years ago, Camp Courageous founders Marty Duncan and Ray Defrane wanted their children with special needs to experience "going to overnight camp" like many children without disabilities do. Both founders also realized that a planned week or two at camp would give parents a much-needed rest, or as it is called today, respite.

Since its first year in 1963, Camp Courageous has provided an outdoor recreational experience of a lifetime for children and adults with special needs in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan.

How to help:

WNWO is proud to host the 3rd Annual Camp Courageous Telethon on Friday, July 13 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. All you have to do to make your contribution is call (419)-725-2326 during the telethon event. 

To make an online donation, select a donation amount and click "Give" in the sidebar to the right. You do not need a PayPal account to donate this way. You can also click the "Donate" button to the right to enter your own amount.

Why you should donate:

The need is greater than ever as Camp Courageous gets closer to its goal of opening the camp year-round. In order for this to happen, Camp Courageous needs funding to build more facilities and expand the cabins they currently have.

As a four season camp, Camp Courageous would be able to give more campers with special needs the opportunity to experience the great outdoors!