Join in the fight against Ovarian Cancer by attending summer camp in April!

The Annual Linda Knox Manning "Kamp for Life," an event in late April, is dedicated to providing a fun atmosphere where you can enjoy your female relationships!! The "Kamp for Life" weekend is hosted by the Linda K. Manning division of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition. Providing a "camp weekend" as a fund raiser for the Linda K. Manning Division is a natural choice. Kickapoo Kamp was a big part of Linda's life!

NOCC (www.ovarian.org) is committed to making women and their families knowledgeable about ovarian cancer so that the mortality rate from this disease will be reduced and also to helping survivors maximize their survival and quality of life. Ovarian Cancer is a deadly disease and the leading cause of death in gynecologic cancers. An estimated one woman in 55 will develop ovarian cancer during her lifetime. All women are at risk. This year, it is estimated that over 23,300 women of all ages will be diagnosed and over 13,900 will die. Early detection gives a woman a nearly four times greater chance of survival. There is no early diagnostic test for ovarian cancer, but there are subtle symptoms including pelvic or abdominal pain or discomfort; vague, but persistent gastrointestinal upsets such as gas, nausea and indigestion; frequency and/or urgency of urination in absence of an infection; pelvic and/or abdominal swelling, bloating and/or feeling of fullness; ongoing unusual fatigue. Recognizing these symptoms can save a woman's life.

Invite your friends, sisters, mothers, daughters or any combination of females who enjoy spending time together! We would like to extend a special invitation to all cancer survivors. We have a lot of fun times scheduled (horseback riding, arts & crafts, swimming, water weenie, tennis, etc.) or you can relax and enjoy time with your daughter, niece or friend. We would love to have you join us at Kickapoo!!! Lodging and meals are included in the fee for the weekend.

Each adult will be responsible for any children attending with her. There is no age minimum if you are ready and willing to watch your child. But, children under age four are not really able to participate in the scheduled activities. There will be no baby-sitting and your children may not be left unattended . First aid supplies will be available but no first aid attendant will be on duty. All medical expenses resulting from the weekend will be the responsibility of the attending adult. Our camp doctors will be on call for us as they are during our regular camp terms.  

NOCC is a tax exempt not-for-profit-corporation. The weekend fees are tax deductible.

If you have any questions or would like a registration form, please call or e-mail: Laura F. Hodges, Director of Kickapoo Kamp San Antonio , TX 78230 (210)690-8361 or (210)867-0589 (cell) laurafhodges@aol.com