United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

I have heard this might be the last year for UBPN to have a camp and was wondering if this is true? I have a 3 year old with a LOBI and feel it is to expensive to pay for us to go because of his age. Plus we decide to look into other treatments with another doctor and are thinking about another surgery. I am sure we will enjoy it, but not sure he will remember anything, plus this camp is within driving distance from us! I would realy like to take him one year when he can really benfit from it, but affraid that I will never have a chance!

Hi,

UBPN has not been able to even break even in past camps-going red in this area-, and this camp we are hoping that enough people attend to make the effort worth while. With the change in the costs structure (kids under 17 and under are no cost) this will be the cheapest camp in the last 7 years. It will not be cheaper than this year, especially if you can drive. We can't say if it will be the last one, but if the effort doesn't seem worth the turnout, we may need to direct our efforts towards activities that touch a larger part of our community

Rich
president ubpn

Bfaithda,

Hey! Cameron is 2 now and I am sure he won't remember anything either, but we are attending for us (Cary and me). I am looking forward to meeting many other parents, learning from their experiences and sharing ours. We have a wonderful line of inspirational speakers that will share their accomplishments and and journeys. The great thing about Camp UBPN is that it is for the WHOLE family and not just for the kids. There are activities, adult only round table discussions, and brachial plexus specialists that will be there to talk about the latest in brachial plexus injuries and answer your questions. I think parents benefit as much, if not more, than the kids. I believe it is priceless to be able to come together with so many families that are on the same path as us, and also those who have been there already! We are in the early stages and there will be parents there with children younger than ours that we can inspire and many with older children/teens/and adults with brachial plexus injuries that can help us along our way!

When Cary and I connect with families that have been affected by brachial plexus injuries, they become like our family. It is a connection that words can not explain. Attending camp for us is an investment that has lifetime benefits.

Not only are we attending as a family, but I believe in camp so much that I volunteered to help coordinate it. I don't know what the future might hold for camp, but I know I don't want to pass up this opportunity!

There are scholarships available, so please apply if you decide to go.

Hope to see you there!
Anise
Camp Coordinator

UBPN CAMP IS A LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE FOR BOTH PARENTS,BPI CHILDREN, SIBLINGS, & GRANDPARENTS WHO ATTEND. I witbessed and experienced this in 2 Camps, 2005(Wahington DC) and Camp 2007 in Auburn WA.

No matter what age, children benefit BECAUSE you parents get sooo much support and 1-on1's & group talks with other parents and Professionals who attend and share everything asked of them....AND so much more from all of the planned activities. There are plenty of volunteers for siblings and all children .

ATTEND if you can...there is scholarship funds, just apply,includes transportation, if believe if needed.

HUGS,
"Gramma" Carolyn J
LOBPI/72

We went to our first camp in 2007...I learned alot from all the parent activities....I even met a really great person that we kept in contact every month until she passed away...She even got me in contact with her attorney that actually took our case even though we couldnt find anyone else to take it...

I went away with alot from camp...Maggie got to see others with her injury and that made her feel better about herself since we thought it was just a fluke that this happened to her...

I hope to see you there Bridgette