Care Conference Recorded Talks 2021

Stories of Self-Care: A Prescription for Wellness

The opening talk for North Star Reach’s 2nd Annual “Serious Support: Family Care Conference” in October, 2021, features personal stories by Kathy Prout, Charlotte Matthews, and Bridget Schank in conversation with Manisha Leary, LMSW, a Trauma Trained Psychotherapist. (Please note: some of the presentations contains explicit medical and emotional challenges that are meant for older audiences.)

Below you can browse other recorded presentations from our Family Care Conference in 2021. If you wish to see presentations from our Family Care Conference in 2020, visit this Recorded Talks Page.

These are terrific resources for parents caring for children living with serious illnesses. If you find them helpful, we hope you will share with others. We will be adding more presentations in the coming weeks. Thank you for your patience.

Truth About Trauma

Keynote by Kristen Marzolf, LCSW, SEP

Yoga For Relaxation

Breakout session by Aubrey Schupbach

Recharging Your Spiritual Self

Breakout session by Rev. Victoria Lovell, BA, MEd, MDiv

Powerful Prayer for Self-Care

Breakout Session led by Vicky Lovell

Tools to Take Your Relationship from Surviving to Thriving

Breakout Session led by Karin and Dennis McNicholas

Sibling Support

Breakout Session led by Mary Ann Fithian and Will Falzon

EFT for Stress &
Anxiety Reduction

Breakout session led by Danielle Groth

Nourishment
for the Caregiver

Breakout session led by Katie Farrell

Personalized Healthcare: How to Advocate for Your Child

Panel Discussion with Matthew Denenberg, MD; Becky Patrias, MD; Russ Derry, MPH

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Dec 7

The Fire Has Been Lit! 🔥

Giving Tuesday ignited the flame and the fires are burning. The North Star Reach team invites you out for a camp visit and to learn more about the year ahead. Contact North Star Reach to schedule your visit, learn more, or to support a camper: https://www.northstarreach.org/contact/form/

Nov 29

North Star Reach is overwhelmed by the donations of time, talent, and dollars from this year's #GivingTuesday. Over $11,000 was raised, which unlocked our generous donor's match, effectively turning each dollar you gave into two!

Thank you for your continued support always.🧡

Nov 28

💙💚🧡 7 HOURS LEFT 🧡💚💙

Double your donation this #GivingTuesday by helping #NorthStarReach unlock the gift match from a generous donor: https://www.northstarreach.org/support/givingtuesday?fbclid=IwAR2vfz6QUC8MfGzdQdqwO62vDH-U3y5_Ckp7c6tlKdmvg8WDrfX4jn_LVy4

A sincerest thank you to those who have donated already; we are almost at our goal!

Nov 28

North Star Reach's Program Director, Patrick Smith, is excited that today is Giving MooseDay! Join Patrick and so many other friends as they give to match a generous $10,000 gift.

💙💚🧡 Double your donation this #GivingTuesday by helping #NorthStarReach unlock this gift: https://www.northstarreach.org/support/givingtuesday

#givingmooseday #givingtuesday2023 #seriousfuncamps #findyourcampfire

Nov 28

Today is Giving Tuesday! 🫶

This is an exciting day for North Star Reach! Here is an inspiring message from one of our volunteers and Board Members, Cristina Spurlin.

Join Cristina today and give a gift to support #NorthStarReach: https://www.northstarreach.org/support/givingtuesday

#givingtuesday #givingtuesday2023 #givingmooseday #findyourcampfire

Nov 24

Tuesday isn't just for 🌮 tacos. This Tuesday, 11/28, is for giving. It's Giving Tuesday! Help North Star Reach reach the $10k match challenge by giving your gift to support camp this summer. #givingtuesday #northstarreach #seriousfuncamps #findyourcampfire

Nov 23

Happy Thanksgiving - a message from North Star Reach

Today the North Star Reach team is so thankful for our staff, families, and friends. This year we are especially thankful for each of you who believe in the work we do and have helped us reach so many goals. It is truly an honor to serve the families of NSR and we cannot wait until next year. For now, enjoy your time together and reflect on the reasons you are thankful!

Nov 21

Nearly 70 people shared their time and talent over the October 27–29 weekend helping to complete projects all around camp for the #NorthStarReach Work Weekend. Camper families, camp staff and volunteers, donors and friends all enjoyed the work, fellowship, and no-hands spaghetti. Thanks to all who participated in this event - we are already looking forward to a spring Work Weekend!

Nov 20

Did you know that North Star Reach’s staff has trained medical professionals who love working with youth? They make camp a memorable experience for all the children. Give the gift of time, talent, or dollars this #GivingTuesday so more children have the opportunity to experience camp with our team.

Nov 17

Giving Tuesday is less than 15 days away. Our #campily thanks you for your many forms of support! #findyourcampfire #givingtuesday #NorthStarReach

Nov 16

100 Women Who Care-Chelsea Area Membership donated over $10,000 to #NorthStarReach from their October Impact Award Meeting on 10/3.

“This gift in support of our mission to provide life-changing camp experiences for children with serious health challenges and their families will help us continue to provide cost-free programs that are more than just fun."

#findyourcampfire #100womenwhocare

Nov 16

GivingTuesday is on November 28 this year. Save this date and help North Star Reach meet their Match Challenge. A generous donor has pledged up to $10,000 to #NorthStarReach so children can continue to experience camp. #givingtuesday #findyourcampfire #seriousfuncamp

Nov 14

Congratulations to Board Chair Matthew Denenberg!

Dr. Denenberg will be recognized as a 2023 Distinguished Volunteer at the 32nd Annual National Philanthropy Day Gala Dinner held by Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Greater Detroit Chapter. Matthew is being recognized for his tireless leadership in building the transition and evolution of #NorthStarReach. ✨

Congratulations to the 2023 National Philanthropy Day Distinguished Volunteers!

Nov 6

Thank you to our campers, families, volunteers, and supporters. Without YOU this camp wouldn't be possible.

Every hour of service and dollar raised on November 28 will contribute to our efforts to chart a sustainable path forward, and for that we can’t express our gratitude enough. Thank you for being by our side as we move into the future. 💛💚💙

#givingtuesday2023 #northstarreach #seriousfun

Oct 23

We are beyond grateful to everyone helping us strive towards our vision of bringing campers back to in-person camp programming next year. Creating a place where kids with serious health challenges find belonging, experience joy, and make lasting friendships isn’t possible without an AMAZING community of volunteers and donors. Join the North Star Reach mission and show your support by donating today! ✨

https://www.northstarreach.org/support/annual-fund/

Oct 11

In August, Epic Races hosted its 14th Swim to the Moon event at Half Moon State Park and North Star Reach. It’s an extraordinary open-water swimming adventure through the picturesque Hiland Chain of Lakes near Hell, Michigan. Participants choose their distance — half mile, 1.2 mile, 5K, or 10K — and have the time of their lives swimming through Southeast Michigan’s most sublime waterways, all the while showing support for a very worthy cause: North Star Reach, a camp for children with life-threatening, serious, and chronic medical conditions. Participants donated over $12,000 in 2023 and over the lifetime of the event, #EpicRaces has helped contribute over $120,000 to #NorthStarReach.

Reminisce about beautiful Michigan summers and take a look at these race photos! https://www.swimtothemoon.net/Race/Photos/MI/Gregory/SwimTotheMoon?raceEventDaysId=241205

Dec 20

We are excited to share a new way for North Star Reach camper families and volunteers to connect with SeriousFun in 2023, thanks to our amazing friends at @flyinghorsefarms. During our on-site programming pause in 2023, FHF--our sister @seriousfun_camps camp--would like to invite our community of campers, camper families, and program and medical volunteers to join them at their camp, just three hours away from Pinckney in Mt. Gilead, Ohio.

Applications for campers and volunteers are now open! You can learn more and apply today by visiting the FHF website (see link in bio). If you have any questions, you can also email NSR Camping Director Patrick Smith (patrick@northstareach.org).

While we are deeply disappointed to miss out on seeing our campily at NSR in 2023, you will be in excellent care at FHF. We are so grateful to the donors and staff at FHF for this moose wonderful opportunity. 💛 💚 💙

#weareseriousfun #campfriends #seriousfun #flyinghorsefarms #northstarreach

Dec 2

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generosity on #GivingTuesday. Your donations of volunteer time and dollars are greatly appreciated. 💛 💚 💙

#grateful #givingtuesday

Nov 29

On this #GivingTuesday, we want to share our gratitude for every single supporter, old and new, who has given the gift of time, talent, and dollars to support our mission.

As North Star Reach moves toward a sustainable future, individuals like you continue to be a critical foundation to an aspirational fundraising goal in the coming years. Today, we’re asking if you would consider two easy ways to help support our future:

1) Volunteer your time for a service project at camp in 2023

2) Chip in $25, $50, or whatever you can, to show your support

However you choose to give, you can make your donation of time or dollars by visiting our website today (see link in bio).

Every hour of service and dollar raised will contribute to our efforts to chart a sustainable path forward, and for that we can’t express our gratitude enough. Thank you for being by our side as we move into the future. 💛💚💙

#givingtuesday2022 #northstarreach #seriousfun

Nov 3

We are grateful for the amazing families who attended our October Fall Campily Retreat for a beautiful fall weekend. A big thanks to the incredible volunteers who helped to make the weekend possible, and to @dmatum for the many generous ways your students support North Star Reach's mission. A very special thanks to Dr. Becky for these beautiful family portraits. 💛💚💙 #loveourcampily

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