PENNINGTON, N.J. – In addition to other camps, the non-profit, Hope Loves Company, 
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“We hope that this new paradigm will address the unique needs of young adults who are caregivers, who have more responsibilities in their roles transferring people with ALS, seating and dressing them,” said Jodi O’Donnell-Ames, the founder of HLC.
O’Donnell-Ames said HLC is trying to help campers with their emotional and physical wellness by providing a safe haven of peer support and relaxation for these young caregivers.
This new HLC Teen Retreat is opened to ages 15-21, and will offer many fun experiences allowing attendees from across the nation who have attended Camp HLC before to reconnect with old friends while making new ones. It will take place Sept. 7 to 9 at the Barn at Gravity Hill in Titusville, N.J.
You can learn more about ALS and Camp HLC that have also been featured on The Today’s Show on NBC television.