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March 1, 2018

Camp Sunshine receives $900K from national smoothie chain

Courtesy / Camp Sunshine Tropical Smoothie Café, a "fast-casual restaurant" concept with more than 600 locations nationwide, presented a $908,510 check to Camp Sunshine, to fund activities at the year-round Casco retreat for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. It's the 10th straight year the national smoothie chain has donated money to Camp Sunshine.
By Staff

Camp Sunshine, a year-round, cost-free retreat in Casco for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families, received a $908,510 check from Tropical Smoothie Café.

“In our 10th year of fundraising for Camp Sunshine, the Tropical Smoothie Café franchisees, team members and guests once again stepped up and raised over $900,000 in 2017, putting our total donations since our relationship began to more than $5 million,” Tropical Smoothie Café CEO Mike Rotondo said in a news release. “Each year, we continue to be so encouraged by the amazing work that Camp Sunshine does, offering a destination that provides memorable experiences for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.”

During its recent winter oncology camp, Camp Sunshine gave families and their children the opportunity to relax and connect with other families. In addition to indoor activities including the pool, arts and crafts, and evening entertainment, families can also enjoy snowshoeing, sledding, ice skating and an afternoon of skiing or snowboarding lessons.

The funds raised by Tropical Smoothie Café will also go to sponsoring a summer oncology session, help with family transportation assistance, as well as assist with other camp needs.

Nine employees from various Tropical Smoothie Café locations also volunteered during the Feb. 16-20 winter session.

"We are incredibly grateful for the continued support of Tropical Smoothie Café," Camp Sunshine Executive Director Michael Katz said in a news release. "Not only have they raised a substantial amount of money for Camp Sunshine over the years, they have also been instrumental in increasing awareness and helping families outside of Maine learn about the programs that are offered here.”

About Camp Sunshine

Founded in 1984, Camp Sunshine provides retreats combining respite, recreation and support, while enabling hope and promoting joy, for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families through the various stages of a child’s illness.

Camp Sunshine is offered year-round and has the distinction of having been designed to serve the entire family in a retreat model. The program is free of charge to families and includes on-site medical and psychosocial support. Bereavement sessions are also offered for families who have experienced the death of a child from a supported illness. Camp Sunshine continues to earn Charity Navigator’s highest nonprofit rating for sound fiscal management and is accredited by the American Camp Association.

Referrals of a child with a life-threatening illness can be made online here.

About Tropical Smoothie Café

Tropical Smoothie Cafe is a fast-casual restaurant concept with more than 600 locations nationwide. With snack and meal options for any time of day, Tropical Smoothie Cafe serves smoothies, salads, wraps, sandwiches and flat breads. The rapidly growing franchise has received numerous accolades including being ranked on Entrepreneur's 2017 Franchise 500, 2016 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers and Shakers, Franchise Times' Top 200+ and Nation's Restaurant News' 2016 Top 200.

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