FAQs - Helping Special needs Kids and Veterans Across the USA

Q: What kinds of camps do you use and why?

We provide support to most campers and camps located in America, as long as special kids are smiling and creating memories. We have largely supported Hippotherapy (horse therapy) camps because they get the children outside and smiling. If you have not heard of Hippotherapy, then you will enjoy this story. Recently we started a fund for the most beautiful 6 year old wheelchair bound girl to do Hippotherapy also known as Therapeutic Horse Riding. (she has Mitochondria - a blood disorder that leaves you without any energy). There is a special bond between people and horses and they take this smiling child and lay her on her stomach in the saddle since she can't sit up. They are there to catch her but when the horse starts to walk she is smiling and hanging on for "Dear Life" at the same time. LOL. What she doesn't realize is that she is working her muscles and balance. (They also use this for down/autistic kids and other disabilities.) She does other therapy as well but she is now sitting up by herself and we like to think that the Hippotherapy has been a large part why. While this bond helps her emotional health, the physical interaction helps her with her balance and muscle development. But, as with most of the campers, whether burn, diabetes, etc., would say: "Hey there are other kids out there just like me". Being special is one thing, feeling that you are not alone, is priceless!

Q: What are some ways that I can raise funds ?

There are lots of ways! Please see our Getting Started Page for suggestions, or you may present us with a new idea of your own to help support Reachout America and our SendAKid2Camp program.