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.
Let the games begin!
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.
Youth Rally Talent Show
Some of the best camp counselors out there!
Many Youth Rally counselors were once campers themselves.
It's graduation day for the 17-year-old campers.
"I love this week more than I can put into words.” – Erin Kavanagh
Even workout days bring smiling faces.
Youth Rally's motto: "You Are Not Alone"
Look at how happy they are!
They're a bunch of cool kids for sure.
We love YR volunteer nurses!
Some even have ostomies or other bowel/bladder diversions themselves!
Jearlean Taylor inspired all and made lifelong friends.
Jearlean is a double ostomate, book author and fashion model.
This year’s party theme was the Wild, Wild West!
Counselor Sylvia Hebert roundin' up the kids!
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!
Campers travel from all over the world to experience Youth Rally.
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.
