178 Youth Rally campers met up in Colorado this summer and had the most amazing week
You know when you just need a bit of good news in your life? Something that's inspirational, uplifting and happy. Well, have we got something great to share with you!
In July, 178 youngsters met up at the University of Colorado Boulder campus for Youth Rally summer camp — their BIGGEST turn out ever! For over 30 years, this week-long event has been a one of a kind experience for kids ages 11-17 who live with bowel and bladder conditions.
These pictures of Youth Rally campers having the most amazing time is sure to brighten your day.
When campers arrive it's time to play.
The week started with motivational speaker Chelsea Wrzrenski.

USA Powerlifting Champion and ostomate, Chelsea Wrzrenski with YR counselor and aspiring Powerlifting Champion, Cody Mitchem.
A talented bunch of kids, too.
Some of the best camp counselors out there!
It's graduation day for the 17-year-old campers.
Even workout days bring smiling faces.
Look at how happy they are!
We love YR volunteer nurses!
Jearlean Taylor inspired all and made lifelong friends.
This year’s party theme was the Wild, Wild West!
Youth Rally inspires kids to achieve their goals.
What teen wouldn't love to spend the summer with their best friends?

"We have a bond that not a lot will understand. I couldn’t be more than happy to have met the people I now call family.” – Taylor Woollard
The BIGGEST "Rally" ever!
View all of the pictures from camp on www.youthrally.org.
Planning, programming, and fundraising happen throughout the year to keep this camp going. Here's how you can help deserving kids attend Youth Rally in Seattle next year.