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Summer fun at Camp Spearhead

The Gaffney Ledger - 7/28/2017

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As spring arrives and the weather begins to change, the buzz around the Cherokee County Disabilities and Special Needs Board (CCDSNB) is that summer is not too far away and that means summer camp at Camp Spearhead.

This year, funding to send consumers to camp was short but CCDSNB management, so case managers and other staff began hitting the streets to ask local businesses and community friends to support the agency with donations of money and/or food for summer camp. And the community came through.

Over a two-week period from May 29 ? June 9, 29 consumers were able to attend Camp Spearhead in Greenville, S.C. where they participated in activities such as canoeing, zip lining, swimming, arts and crafts, a talent show, and so much more. Camp Spearhead is a place for people with disabilities to experience activities most take for granted, to meet new friends and have fun. CCDSN consumers had a wonderful time and the staff would like to thank friends in the community who pitched in to make it happen.

We are so thankful for a community that supports people with disabilities in so many different ways. Thank you again to these businesses and community friends who made this summer extra special for our consumers.

The Cherokee County Disabilities and Special Needs Board is REACHing out to others by Respecting, Educating, Advocating, Caring, and Helping citizens of Cherokee County with lifelong, disabling conditions. The Board is located at 959 E. O'Neal Street and the phone number is 864-487-4190.

The CCDSN Board thanks the following who helped send consumers to camp:

l Board of Public Works

l McDonald's

l Roger Shiflett Ford

l Joy Drive-In

l Hamrick's Clothing

l Buford Street Ace Hardware

l The Gaffney Ledger

l Tessner's Garage

l Blakely Funeral Home

l Bailey's Fish Camp

l First Piedmont Federal

l Allstate ? David Rogers

l Perry's Tire Service

l Deb Stark

l ICR Plumbing

l Cherokee General Dentistry

l Bodyworx of Gaffney, Inc.

l Palmetto RX Pharmacy

l Firehouse Subs

l Allison's Produce

l House of Pizza

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