CCK 2026 Sponsors

We are so thankful to our sponsors who made our week at camp possible. Please take a moment to learn their stories, their love for our kids, and to appreciate their efforts and big hearts.

TRAVEL

SWAG BAG

FUND-A-FAMILY

SPECIAL MOMENTS

CAMP COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS

SPECIAL MOMENTS SPONSORSHIP

Special Moments Sponsors help us preserve the magic of camp through professional photography, videography, and other creative services. Because of their generosity, our families can relive the laughter, connections, milestones, and unforgettable moments of this special week for years to come. These captured memories are priceless keepsakes for our families and help us share the heart of camp with our entire community.

$2500+

Bill & Elise Luckey
in memory of stella

aldridge

sarah townswicks
in memory of stella

extra to love

don & betty spoelker
in memory of stella

derby city norsemen

Thank you to our Special Moments Sponsors. Our programs aren’t possible without your support.

  • Andrew and Molly Tuller

  • Dean and Val Adams

  • Chris Holtman

  • The Kleber Family in honor of Reece

  • The Garrett Family

  • Kishore and Kitty Palla

  • D.D. Hendrickson

hanna brumley
in memory of stella

nelson family foundation

FUND-A-FAMILY SPONSORSHIP

This is the cost of sending one family to Camp for Courageous Kids which includes the cost of accommodations, food and all camping activities, regardless of family size.

$1,000+

TRACI & WILLIS POOLER
IN MEMORY OF STELLA

CINDY MCGHEE
IN HONOR OF ANNA

THE WILLARD FAMILY
in honor of amaris

Edwards’ syndrome
association

MINA PERKINS
IN HONOR OF HARPER

TRAVEL SPONSORSHIP

Travel is often one of the biggest barriers for our medical families. Your sponsorship helps us provide travel vouchers to families who need support getting to camp—whether it's help with flights, gas, hotel stays, or rental cars.

$500+

THE WEITOR FAMILY IN MEMORY OF GRACE

NAME

SWAG BAG SPONSORSHIP

Your sponsorship helps cover the cost of personalized and practical items—ranging from $20 to $50 each—like custom t-shirts, clenched fist earrings, tumblers, and personal misting fans that make summer camp a little more fun (and comfortable!) for our kids. A gift of $250 sponsors swag bags for an entire family.

$250+

chatbooks

summer grace lopez
IN HONOR OF nuggie

SEAN & JUDE GOGAN
IN MEMORY OF RILEY

marti bowman
IN HONOR OF eleanor

GERRY SWEENY & FRANKLIN ALBRO, IN MEMORY OF RILEY

kaitie & Andrew clark
in memory of stella

the musser family
in honor of izzie

THE HUTCHINSON FAMILY
IN MEMORY OF RILEY

joanne luckey
in memory of stella

TIM TAYLOR
IN HONOR OF IZZIE

CAMP COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS

Camp is made even more special by the incredible community that comes together to support our families. Camper families, individuals, businesses, and professionals generously shared their time, talents, products, services, swag, toys, adaptive and inclusive equipment, and so much more to help create an unforgettable week.

Every contribution, whether big or small, helped make camp more welcoming, accessible, joyful, and meaningful for our families. We are so grateful to everyone who gave a little—or a lot—to help make the magic of camp possible.

  • Laree + Co. is a clothing brand that was founded in 2018 as Lily Rose Boutique, in honor of Lillian Rose. In 2020, the company rebranded as Laree + Co. with a mission to create cute, comfortable, and accessible clothing for children of all abilities. They take pride in being size inclusive, offering sizes ranging from Micro-preemie to 3X. The brand aims to make sure that all children can feel confident and stylish in their clothes, regardless of their abilities. Each LC collection is named after a medically complex child or angel. They hope that when you hear their name, rather than thinking of a brand, you think of all the sweet ones they are representing. “Wear more than a brand, wear a story.™️” The Lillian Rose Foundation was established as a tribute to Lillian Rose and initially provided care packages to medically complex families. The foundation shifted its focus to supporting grieving parents and providing funeral funding for neonatal and pediatric funerals. They believe that families going through such a difficult time should not have to worry about the financial burden of laying their child to rest.The foundation strives to offer resources and assistance to help ease the stress during this challenging period.

    Lils had mosaic Trisomy 18 and lived for nearly 5 beautiful years earthside before moving to heaven in 2021. She was bright, funny, and so very brave. Her bright blue eyes look deep into your soul, and her smile was breathtaking. She was the essence of joy and magic. Her story is so far from over as she continues to live on through so many.

  • A fourth-time camper and fellow medical mom, Amber (Nuggie’s mom) knows firsthand what it takes to show up for camp. In addition to caring for her own family, she generously donated door name signs to make it easier to know who is in each den, and they were just SO cute and a fun keepsake. We’re in awe of the time, love, and heart she pours into this community. Thank you, Amber!

    Lils had mosaic Trisomy 18 and lived for nearly 5 beautiful years earthside before moving to heaven in 2021. She was bright, funny, and so very brave. Her bright blue eyes look deep into your soul, and her smile was breathtaking. She was the essence of joy and magic. Her story is so far from over as she continues to live on through so many.

  • Quinn Adams is a PRO Advisor with Fora Travel who plays a vital role in supporting The Stella Effect each year, helping to coordinate personalized travel arrangements for every family attending the Stella Effect’s Camp for Courageous Kids. With expertise spanning budget to luxury travel both across the United States and internationally, Quinn ensures every journey is seamless, meaningful, and tailored to each family's unique needs.

    e: Quinn.adams@fora.travel

  • We are incredibly grateful to Laura who joined us at camp to support our families and make activities more accessible and engaging for our kids. She brought AAC and communication devices, adaptive toys, modified books, creative tools, and other assistive technology, while working alongside families to encourage authentic communication, connection, and participation throughout the week.

    Her willingness to come to camp, share her expertise, and meet each child where they were made such a meaningful difference for our families.

  • A heartfelt thank you to Elizabeth Carver of EC Carver Photography for helping us preserve the magic of camp through her remarkable photography. With kindness, gentleness, and a joyful spirit, Elizabeth has a gift for capturing the authentic moments that families will cherish forever. We are incredibly grateful to have her with us for a second year, ensuring these precious memories live on long after camp ends.

  • A special thank you to Chatbooks for their generous support of our camper swag bags and for helping create a meaningful keepsake for our families. This year, every camper family will receive a personalized camp memory book filled with photos from their time together—a beautiful way to remember the joy, connection, and unforgettable moments shared at camp.

    This incredible gift is all thanks to Courtney Evans, angel mom to Junnie, member of The Stella Effect Board of Directors, and Chatbooks team member. Courtney's dedication and generosity made this project possible, and we are so grateful for her heart, creativity, and commitment to making camp even more special for our families.

    Thank you, Chatbooks and Courtney, for helping preserve these cherished memories for years to come.

    Lils had mosaic Trisomy 18 and lived for nearly 5 beautiful years earthside before moving to heaven in 2021. She was bright, funny, and so very brave. Her bright blue eyes look deep into your soul, and her smile was breathtaking. She was the essence of joy and magic. Her story is so far from over as she continues to live on through so many.

  • Kim generously donated 3D-printed G-tube wrenches for every camper family. We love seeing members of our community, even those who couldn’t be at camp this year, find ways to shower our families with love and support. It’s a beautiful reminder that our community extends far beyond the families who are together at camp.

  • We are incredibly grateful to Laura who joinedWe are so grateful to Dr. Kai, founder of AMBUCS Atlanta and a pediatric physical therapist with Kidz Therapy Networks, for partnering with Peach City Trykes to bring adaptive tricycles to our campers! During an incredible week filled with connection, breakthroughs, and joy, Dr. Kai and the Peach City Trykes team evaluated more than a dozen children for custom adaptive tricycles, opening the door to greater mobility, independence, exploration, and fun. us at camp to support our families and make activities more accessible and engaging for our kids. She brought AAC and communication devices, adaptive toys, modified books, creative tools, and other assistive technology, while working alongside families to encourage authentic communication, connection, and participation throughout the week.

    Her willingness to come to camp, share her expertise, and meet each child where they were made such a meaningful difference for our families.

  • A huge thank you to one of our camper moms-turned-volunteers, Kailey Farmer, who took the initiative to secure donations for our welcome bag surprises and raffle giveaways. Every item was thoughtfully selected to accommodate and support the diverse, unique needs of our campers and their families.

    We are incredibly grateful to the following companies and individuals for their generosity: See Me Thrive, Pump Packs, Billy Footwear, 3D Tubie Dad, Thera Threads, Little Green Radicals, No Reception Club, Tobiq, Rifton, Youth Crews, Lairos, We Carry Kevan, Sand Cloud, Magnetic Me, Abrams Nation, Testa Seat, The Baldwins, Bogg, the Farmer family, Omie & Co., Verve Coffee Roasters, Kendra Scott, and many others who helped make this year's camp experience even more special.

    Thank you to each donor for your generosity, and an extra special thank you to Kailey for going above and beyond to make every family feel welcomed, celebrated, and cared for from day one.

  • Elizabeth attended camp for the second time this year with her daughter, Eleanor. After experiencing the incredible community and joy camp offers, Elizabeth helped spearhead fundraising initiatives and secure donations to enhance the camper experience, including cooling towels, toys, fans, hand sanitizer, and refrigerators to help keep our campers comfortable and having fun. Thank you so much, Elizabeth, for everything!

    This incredible gift is all thanks to Courtney Evans, angel mom to Junnie, member of The Stella Effect Board of Directors, and Chatbooks team member. Courtney's dedication and generosity made this project possible, and we are so grateful for her heart, creativity, and commitment to making camp even more special for our families.

    Thank you, Chatbooks and Courtney, for helping preserve these cherished memories for years to come.

    Lils had mosaic Trisomy 18 and lived for nearly 5 beautiful years earthside before moving to heaven in 2021. She was bright, funny, and so very brave. Her bright blue eyes look deep into your soul, and her smile was breathtaking. She was the essence of joy and magic. Her story is so far from over as she continues to live on through so many.

  • Thank you to one of our board members, Charity Nelson, for connecting us with Switched Adapted Toys, to donate a toy for each camper, along with a 3D-printed switch, designed to activate with minimal force, making them accessible for users with limited strength or mobility. Our camper families loved this special surprise!

FUNDRAISING FAMILY & FRIENDS

We’re grateful to every family who chooses to support The Stella Effect through fundraisers held in honor of their children. Every dollar raised helps us carry out our mission year-round.

  • For the past four years, our community has come together for the Compatible with Life 5K — a powerful day of movement, remembrance, and celebration. Families and friends around the country lace up their shoes, wear their shirts proudly, and raise awareness for Trisomy 13 and Trisomy 18 while honoring the children we love. This event is about declaring, loud and clear, that our children are compatible with life — and worthy of celebration exactly as they are.

    Each year, this event raises over $15,000+ for The Stella Effect, making it our largest annual fundraiser — and it wouldn’t happen without the incredible heart behind it.

    A special thank you goes to Alison Helm, a devoted mom whose daughter Charlotte Grace was diagnosed with Trisomy 13 at 16 weeks gestation. Like so many of us, Alison was met with devastating statistics, an overwhelming list of possible birth differences, and the label “incompatible with life.” Amid the heartbreak and uncertainty, she found connection through Chelsea and The Stella Effect, and with other mothers walking similar paths. Charlotte lived for six beautiful days, and her legacy continues to shine through every step of this race.

    The Compatible with Life 5K is a labor of love from a mother to her daughter — and a lasting gift to our entire community. Thank you, Alison, for planning and pouring your heart into this event year after year.

  • Last year, we launched “The _____ Effect” fundraisers—an opportunity for friends and family to purchase custom merchandise to celebrate the impact our kids have made in our personal communities. This effort wouldn’t have been possible without the generous support of our friends at Laree + Co and the beautiful collaboration of the families who said “yes” to sharing their child’s story and spirit.

    Thank you to the following families for helping raise funds for camp while honoring their child’s impact on this world: Olivia, Harper, Charlotte, Nori, Omar, Haddie, Jerzey, Arrow, Claire, Eleanor, JoJo, Kade, Evalyn, Kora, Stevie, Cayden, Caroline Samuel, Maggie, Riley

  • Every year, baby Zoey’s family holds a bake sale in honor of her birthday, donating the proceeds to The Stella Effect. Follow Zoey’s mom, Randi (@seattlecookiemomster), for sweet treats and glimpses into Zoey’s legacy.

  • Every gift makes a difference, creating joyful and lasting memories for our families. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.

    • Aaron Cromer

    • Abbie Rogers Photography

    • Abby Hagemeyer

    • Ada Ortega

    • Alexander Jeng

    • Amanda and Jeff Gilmore

    • Amanda Trojan

    • Amy Thompson Wells

    • Angela Dehel

    • Anubhuti Jain

    • Anya S

    • Araceli Medina

    • Brianna Smith

    • Brittani Adams

    • Brooke Fontenot

    • Bryan Gilmore

    • Bumi Turpin

    • Carol Gray

    • Carol & Charlie Hess

    • Cat Redding

    • Catherine Knight

    • Cathryn Cash

    • Chelsea Pardue

    • Chinmay Patwardhan

    • Christy De la Hoya

    • Christina Hurley

    • Christine Shreve

    • Clarissa Jacknow

    • Courtney Carter

    • Cynthia Young

    • Daphne Evers

    • Darcy Streetman

    • Davena Ramkarran

    • David Erb

    • Dawn Hart

    • Diamuid Cronin

    • Doug and Chelsea Spoelker

    • Elisa Armenta

    • Ellen and Paul Bielewicz

    • Emma Cassoni

    • Erin Hettick

    • Erik L

    • Fajlaune Feigle

    • Franklin Heller

    • Galen Hellwarth

    • Gilbert Lee

    • Heather Hartmann

    • Heather Schimmel

    • Jan Krennerich

    • Jenny Eberhart

    • Jess Seandel

    • Jillian Myers

    • Judy Hellwarth

    • Kara Iqbal

    • Katy and Ben Lyvers

    • Kelsey Chrisco

    • Keri Page

    • Kimberlj Shumate

    • Kimberly Kelleher

    • Kisti Wright

    • Kyle Elmore

    • LeAnn Gaerke

    • Linda Bobinger

    • Lindsey Tanner

    • Lisa Uber

    • Madison & Andrew Dehel

    • Malinda Wade

    • Manya Scheps

    • Marie Walton

    • Mark Coleman

    • Megan Bailey

    • Megan DeRuiter

    • Meredith Willard

    • Michelle Nichols

    • Mike Giacaman

    • Nancy Frydrych

    • Nick Severtson

    • Nicole Benavente

    • Patrick Tuckey

    • Quantavia White

    • Ray Zablocki

    • Renee Berkowitz

    • Sam Trocquet

    • Samantha Klein

    • Sandi Gilmore

    • Sarah Matthews

    • Sarah Outman

    • Sarah Thimmesch

    • Sean Tuggle

    • Shannon Roque

    • Sherri Worthen

    • Smiling for Samuel

    • Stacy Court

    • Stacey Kendall

    • Stephanie Chun

    • Sue Ann Choate

    • Summer Grace Lopez

    • Susan Cobin

    • Suzie Richards

    • Teresa Keffeler

    • The Hegarty Family

    • Thorpe McConville

    • Tiffany Pasillas

    • Tim Taylor

    • Tracy Espinosa

    • Vanessa Quigley

    • Veap Tale

    • Vicky Benavente

    • Victoria Kenney

    • Wandelin Littlejohn

    • Ward Family

  • During Trisomy Awareness Month, Wyatt’s family donated proceeds from Casey’s What’s on The Table focaccia sales to The Stella Effect. If you’re near Havertown, PA, follow Wyatt’s mom, Casey (@_whatsonthetable_), for what looks like the yummiest focaccia around!