\u0027He wanted the camp to continue to reach more newly diagnosed kids, and we continue to do that to this day\u0027
“Dad really believed that camp was an ability for kids to develop their confidence and have an understanding of who they are as people,” said his daughter, Katie Rennie.Hugh helped to established a permanent overnight camp in Muskoka, contributing to its attainment of charitable status.Alex Robertson still vividly remembers the card he received from Rennie on his first day as a camp director at Camp Ooch, now called Campfire Circle, 18 years ago. It was filled with encouraging words.
“He wanted the camp to continue to reach more newly diagnosed kids, and we continue to do that to this day,” said Robertson.Article content Rennie played a key role in the beginning of the camp, overseeing its growth, helping to establish a permanent overnight camp in Muskoka, and contributing to its attainment of charitable status.
“For me, going to camp is an experience of gaining back some of that humour, fun and joy just by watching kids who are resilient, having fun, and navigating things that are not part of what happens when you’re in the hospital or clinic,” said Alexander. The Muskoka site is the only overnight camp in Canada equipped to provide on-site intravenous chemotherapy and blood transfusions at their infirmary facility, known as the “Med Shed,” which is staffed by health-care workers with expertise in both pediatric care and oncology.“We take kids on canoe trips to Algonquin Park,” he said, explaining that they have an oncology nurse accompanying them for medical support, “so that they can forget about the cancer part and really focus on being a child.
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