This week upon arriving back from vacation, I found Victory Junction's Annual Report in my mail that they send out to all the people that donate (that's YOU GUYS!).  I thought I would share some of the highlights with you guys so that you all can see where the money is going.

Activities Include:
Acting.....Archery......Athletics......Boating......Bowling......Ceramics......Climbing
Dancing.......Fishing.......Music.......Miniature Golf.......Nature Programming......
Outdoor Activities.....Painting.....Photography.....Playing.....Singing....Swimming
Woodworking......Zipping

Camp Size:
75 acres and includes a 7-acre pond

Camp Staff:
70 summer counselors and 55 volunteers each week of summer.  Partnered with 20 different other region hospitals.

Groups served:
Asthma....Autism....Burn Survivors...Cancer...Craniofacial Anomalies....Diabetes
Genetic Disorders............GI Diseases............Heart Disease..........Hemophilia
Immunology Deficiencies......Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis......Kidney Disease....
Liver Disease.....Neurological Diseases.......Physical Disablities......Sickle Cell......
Skin Diseases....Spina Bifida....Transverse Myelitis....Ventilator Dependant Kids

2006 Contributions:
Individuals - 41.2%       Corporations - 31.3%
Foundations - 11.8%     Organizations - 15.7%

2006 Expenses:  (in thousands)
Camp Programs          2,482          33.2%
Medical                         865           11.6%
Food Services                391           5.2%
Facilities                     1,475           19.8%
   Subtotal                  5,213           69.8%

Administrative             1,346*          18.0%
Development               _915             12.2%    30.2%
   Totals                     7,474            100.0%

*Includes $830,000 & $777,000 in 2006 and 2005, respectively for interest payments on construction loans.

and finally a letter from a satisfied mother:

I am the mother of a camper who is at the camp this week.  I just want to take a moment to tell you how impressed we were during the check-in on Tuesday.  It is hard to know where to start, everyone was happy to see us, treated us with respect, the grounds were beautiful, the cabins were clean, everything and everyone was bright and cheerful.  I was comfortable with leaving my daughter in the care of strangers, which is a HUGE compliment from me.  As the parent of a child with health problems I will not leave her with just anyone.  Also, two years ago she went to a different camp and did not receive proper care.  It took nine months of physical therapy to recover.  I am NOT concerned that will happen now.  I am confident she will have the time of her life and get the care she requires.
Thank you to all the staff for a wonderful experience for my daughter!