Comfort Zone offers 12^th Free Camp for ChildrenWho Lost a Loved One in the 9-11 Attacks

camp to be held in Blairstown, NJ

Comfort Zone Camp, the nation’s largest bereavement camp, is offering a special camp exclusively for the children who lost a parent or close relative in the September 11 attacks. The weekend camp will be held April 23-25 in Blairstown, NJ.  The weekend camp is free of charge and transportation can be provided also at no charge.  Accommodations will be available nearby for parents or caregivers if needed.   “This is a way to come together in a fun and safe environment and be able to talk to others who have experienced the same tragedy, ” says founder Lynne Hughes, who lost both parents by the age of 12.  “We see these kids blossom, grow and heal right in front of our eyes during the course of a weekend.”  The camps will feature games, sharing memories and creating special arts and crafts.  During the weekend camps, children are matched one-to-one with adult “big buddies” who serve as their “anchors” for the weekend. At the camp’s conclusion, the children and their parents will participate in a closing ceremony to honor lost loved ones.  Comfort Zone Camp, a non-profit organization, is fully funded by corporate and private donations, and it is staffed by trained grief counselors.  Since the Sept. 11 attacks, Comfort Zone Camp has hosted eleven camps in the New York metro area.  For registration information, call 866-488-5679 or visit www.comfortzonecamp.org.   

Supporting our Children

The Cantor Fitzgerald Felief Fund assists 955 children who lost at least one parent on Sept.11th 2001. If you are looking to make a donation specifically to the children please contact the Relief Fund at 1-212-829-4770

How You Children Can Help

Children from around the country have been reaching out to the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund by raising donations in their schools and organizations. They have organized and taken part in various fundraising events including Penny drives, selling/making pins, fundraising walks, and selling baked goods and lemonade. Also, they have made pictures and crafts to be sold on ebay to benefit the Relief Fund. For more information on how children can help the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund please contact us at 212-829-4770.