2023
October 10, 2023: Freeport, ME: Save the date for the 2023 Camp Sunshine Pumpkin Festival: October 21, 2023
October 1, 2023: Gorham, ME: Society Notebook: Camp Sunshine's Night at the Farm
August 28, 2023: Gorham, ME: Camp Sunshine featured on Maine Points Radio Show
August 17, 2023: Casco, ME: Camp Sunshine Featured on the "One Night in Pinehurst" Podcast
June 20, 2023: Boston, MA: 'Sunshine' receives the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Medal for non-fiction
May 19, 2023: New York Times Book Review: Book Review: Children's books about sleepaway camp
April 21, 2023: NPR Book Review: 'Sunshine' centers on a life-changing summer for author Jarrett J. Krosoczka
March 21, 2023: Reston, VA: Survivor's mom raises $1M for family camp designed for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families
February 21, 2023: North Conway, NH: Ski for Sunshine Event happening March 4th
January 18, 2023: Casco, ME: Incoming Camp Sunshine CEO is the first leader who participated in program as a family
January 11, 2023: Reston, VA: 15th Virginia Polar Dip will be the event's finale
January 11, 2023: Philadelphia, PA: Philadelphia Business Journal: Joanne Bean Named CEO of Camp Sunshine
January 11, 2023: Casco, ME: Joanne Bean Named CEO of Camp Sunshine
2022
December 16, 2022: Portland, ME: Camp Sunshine's latest episode of the public affairs show: Maine Points
November 6, 2022: Casco, ME: Camp Sunshine Board Member, Michael Wisecup honored with Daily Point of Light Award
October 6, 2022: Silver Spring, MD: Navy SEALs run, bike and swim once again to raise money for Camp Sunshine
September 16, 2022: Boston, MA: New Balance Foundation Provides One Million Reasons to Celebrate
September 14, 2022: Casco, ME: New Balance Foundation Donates $1,000,000 to Camp Sunshine
August 20, 2022: Casco, ME: 4 generations of Davenports set to play in Camp Sunshine Golf Tournament
August 13, 2022: Freeport, ME: The Camp Sunshine Watermelon Festival returns to Freeport to raise funds and awareness for Camp's unique programs
August 1, 2022: Freeport, ME: Camp Sunshine's Watermelon Festival is happening on Saturday, August 13, 2022
May 27, 2022: Wells, ME: Trio walks 26.2 miles for Camp Sunshine
May 26, 2022: Casco, ME: Camp Sunshine, Texas Roadhouse celebrate 10-year, $1,000,000 raised milestone
May 16, 2022: Casco, ME: Texas Roadhouse, Camp Sunshine celebrate 10-year partnership, $1,000,000 raised milestone
February 21, 2022: Casco, ME: Turning lemons into lemonade: Highlighting renovation projects at Camp that have happened during the pandemic
February 10, 2022 - Casco, ME: Camp Sunshine's Viterbi Family Activity center gets new floors thanks to generous donations
February 3, 2022 - Casco, ME: Camp Sunshine's Maine Points Radio Episode Sponsored by Royal River Heat Pumps
February 1, 2022 - Laconia, NH: Laconia High School and Irwin Automotive team up for a fundraiser
2021
November 8, 2021 - Lafayette, LA: Tropical Smoothie Cafe brings back the Sunshine Smoothie for Camp Sunshine
October 29, 2021 - Casco, ME: Camp Sunshine delivers magic directly to families' homes
October 28, 2021 - Freeport, ME: Pumpkin Festival carves out funds for Camp Sunshine
October 20, 2021 - Freeport, ME: Celebrate fall at the Camp Sunshine Pumpkin Festival
September 21, 2021 - Portland, ME: Grounded Maine Suitcase Party will carry on with help from local business leaders
September 19, 2021 - Scarborough, ME: Trucking 4 Kids Convoy raises funds for Camp Sunshine
August 20, 2021 - Portland, ME: Navy SEALs and friends run, bike and swim from Mt. Washington to Peaks Island
August 19, 2021 - Peaks Island, ME: Navy SEALs, veterans to run, bike, swim and fundraiser for Camp Sunshine
August 19, 2021 - Portland, ME: Navy SEALs run, bike, swim to raise money for Camp Sunshine
August 17, 2021 - Mt. Washington, NH: SEALs for Sunshine Peak to Peaks Challenge to support the good work of Camp Sunshine
July 1, 2021 - Myrtle Beach, SC: Myrtle Beach man prepares to cycle across the country for the second time
May 27, 2021 - Casco, ME: Maine Cabin Masters and Landry/French Construction team up to replace 68 windows at Camp Sunshine
April 16, 2021 - Atlanta, GA: 2 CEOs participate in a hot wing eating challenge for a good cause
March 17, 2021 - Waterville, Maine: Maine Voices Live Waterville to feature Camp Sunshine Board Member, Michael Wisecup
2020
November 22, 2020 - Berwick, Maine: Berwick teen raises thousands for Camp Sunshine
October 28, 2020 - Casco, Maine: No tricks, only treats for Camp Sunshine families this Halloween
October 23, 2020 - Casco, Maine: Camp Sunshine's Virtual Pumpkin Carving Day is October 24
October 12, 2020 - Casco, Maine: Let the "gourd" times roll with Camp Sunshine's Virtual Pumpkin Festival
October 1, 2020 - Nationwide: Pumpkins for a Purpose: Camp Sunshine Virtual Pumpkin Carving Day is 10/24
September 9, 2020 - Casco, ME: Camp Sunshine's SEALs for Sunshine event goes virtual, raises $56,000
September 1, 2020 - Casco, ME: 7th Annual SEALs for Sunshine event goes virtual, raises $56,000 for Camp Sunshine
August 18, 2020 - Lancaster, PA: Lancaster students make crafts for Camp Sunshine
July 13, 2020 - Casco, ME: Camp Sunshine is connecting families to their support systems, virtually
July 1, 2020 - Casco, ME: Camp Sunshine goes virtual this summer
June 17, 2020 - Casco, ME: Camp Sunshine's first-ever virtual event raises more than $50,000
May 2, 2020 - Wareham, MA: Wareham High School students, Camp Sunshine volunteers honored
April 1, 2020 - Portland, ME: Camp Sunshine receives $5,000 grant from Bangor Savings Bank Community Matters More Initiative
March 3, 2020 - Portland, ME: Winter chills fund year-round thrills at Camp Sunshine
February 21, 2020 - Casco, ME: Tropical Smoothie Cafe provides winter wonderland for families at Camp Sunshine
February 10, 2020 - Oxford, MD: Eastern Shore Polar Dip aims to raise $15,000
February 9, 2020 - Casco, ME: Tropical Smoothie Cafe brings warmth to Maine this February
February 4, 2020 - Reston, VA: Virginia Polar Dip returns to raise funds for Camp Sunshine
February 2, 2020 - Oxford, MD: Eastern Shore Polar Dip celebrates 'Year of the Woman'
February 1, 2020 - Reston, VA: VA Polar Dip invites the daring and charitable into chilly Lake Anne
January 24, 2020 - Reston, VA: Freezin' for a Reason Virginia Polar Dip Returns
2019
December 29, 2019 - Foxborough, MA: Camp Sunshine Board Member, Mike Wisecup recognized as one of 15 "Difference Makers of the Week" recipients for this season by the New England Patriots
December 17, 2019 - Boston, MA: Sun Life Financial IT Project Manager volunteers with family at Camp Sunshine
December 11, 2019 - North Conway, NH: KHS Key Club members volunteer at Camp Sunshine
November 20, 2019 - Waterville, ME: Camp Sunshine Board Member and SEALs for Sunshine Founder, takes over as Athletic Director at Colby College
November 15, 2019 - South Portland, ME: Chaya Studio Pop-Up Holiday Art Show to benefit Camp Sunshine
November 8, 2019 - Foxborough, MA: Patriots present Difference Maker of the Week Award to Camp Sunshine Board Member, Michael Wisecup
October 19, 2019 - Freeport, ME: 17th annual Pumpkin Festival aims to raise $60,000
October 16, 2019 - Orono, ME: Camp Sunshine Board Member, Mike Wisecup recognized as State of Maine Volunteer of the Year
October 7, 2019 - Freeport, ME: Join NEWS CENTER Maine meteorologists Jess Conley and Mike Slifer at the Camp Sunshine Pumpkin Festival
September 16, 2019 - Freeport, ME: Camp Sunshine Pumpkin Festival is on the list of fall events not to miss!
September 4, 2019 - Casco, ME: Camp Sunshine Volunteer, Barry Chisholm receives 2019 6 Who Care Award
August 10, 2019 - Freeport, ME: Camp Sunshine Watermelon Festival aims to raise $25,000 for Camp Sunshine
August 5, 2019 - Casco, ME: Tropical Smoothie Cafe donates more than $1M to Camp Sunshine
August 5, 2019 - Casco, ME: Maine's Camp Sunshine receives record $1,142,000 donation
July 25, 2019 - Casco, ME: Servicemen swim 16 miles, raise $75,000 for Camp Sunshine
July 25, 2019 - Casco, ME: Navy SEALs swim 16 miles to raise funds and awareness for Camp Sunshine
July 11, 2019 - Casco, ME: Camp in Maine brings children with rare illness from around the world together
June 29, 2019 - Casco, ME: Camp Sunshine celebrates its 35th anniversary
June 25, 2019 - Portland, ME: Portland's record for longest banana split to be set on July 20th - fundraiser to benefit Camp Sunshine
June 14, 2019 - Raleigh, NC: It's National Flip Flop Day!
June 13, 2019 - Hampton Roads, VA: June 14=Free Smoothies at Tropical Smoothie Cafe
June 12, 2019 - Las Vegas, NV: Help raise money for Camp Sunshine and get a free smoothie this Friday at Tropical Smoothie Cafe
May 31, 2019 - Casco, ME: Annual Trolling for Troops event takes place at Camp Sunshine
May 26, 2019 - Yorktown, PA: Annual "Kids vs Cops Charity Baseball Game" happening on June 8th
April 29, 2019 - Atlanta, GA: Tropical Smoothie Cafe prepares for National Flip Flop Day on June 14th
April 24, 2019 - Oxford, MD: Local polar dippers help raise $150,000
April 5, 2019 - Chicopee, MA: Rally North America participants share their passion for Camp Sunshine
March 31, 2019 - Gardner, MA: 2019 Polar Dip series raises $150,000 for Camp Sunshine
March 28, 2019 - Atlanta, GA: Tropical Smoothie Cafe receives Neighbor Award for work with Camp Sunshine
March 15, 2019 - Princeton, MA: Freezin' for a Reason Polar Dip hits the slopes at Wachusett Mountain on St. Patrick's Day
March 2, 2019 - Durhamville, NY: Central NY Polar Dip raises $20,000 for Camp Sunshine
February 12, 2019 - Casco, ME: The Best Medicine: Camp Sunshine in Casco, Maine
January 29, 2019 - Oxford, MD: 4th Annual Oxford, MD Plunge Slated for Feb 10th
January 25, 2019 - Boca Raton, FL: South Florida Interior Designer, Stephen G. supports Camp Sunshine
2018
December 22, 2018 - South Portland, ME: Holiday pop-up shop to benefit Camp Sunshine
November 30, 2018 - Casco, ME: Camp Sunshine announces session dates for 2019
November 27, 2018 - South Portland, ME: Chaya Studio Jewelry hosts 6th Annual Holiday Benefit
November 16, 2018 - Scarborough, ME: Town & Country FCU awards grants to area nonprofits
October 25, 2018 - Freeport, ME: Pumpkins galore in Freeport to benefit Camp Sunshine
October 20, 2018 - Freeport, ME: L.L. Bean partners with Camp Sunshine for 16th Annual Camp Sunshine Pumpkin Festival
October 20, 2018 - Freeport, ME: L.L. Bean hosts the annual Camp Sunshine Pumpkin Festival
October 19, 2018 - Freeport, ME: Carve out time Saturday to attend the Camp Sunshine Pumpkin Festival
October 18, 2018 - Gray, ME: Gray New Gloucester High School students get creative for Camp Sunshine
October 8, 2018 - Freeport, ME: Enjoy fall at Camp Sunshine's 16th annual Pumpkin Festival
September 23, 2018 - Scarborough, ME: Truck convoy raises money for Camp Sunshine and Camp Postcard
September 21, 2018 - Portland, ME: Camp Sunshine supporters ready to fly at the Maine Suitcase Party
September 21, 2018 - Portland, ME: Former Patriot helps raise money for Camp Sunshine
September 21, 2018 - Portland, ME: Tickets still available for the 7th annual Maine Suitcase Party to benefit Camp Sunshine
August 23, 2018 - USA: Navy SEALs swim, bike run for military families
August 23, 2018 - Cape Elizabeth, ME: Military members rise to the Stone Coast Challenge
August 23, 2018 - Georgetown, ME: Servicemen and women swim, bike and run to raise funds and awareness for Camp Sunshine
August 23, 2018 - Cape Elizabeth, ME: Stone Coast Challenge raises money to send military families to Camp Sunshine
August 23, 2018 - Bath, ME: Military members swim, bike and run for Camp Sunshine
August 22, 2018 - Casco, ME: Tropical Smoothie Cafe donates $1 million dollars to Camp Sunshine
August 17, 2018 - Casco, ME: Boston business "LovePop" donates greeting cards to Camp Sunshine families
August 6, 2018 - Casco, ME: Camp Sunshine received largest single donation ever
August 4, 2018 - Seguin Island, ME: Navy SEALs to run, bike, swim to raise money for Camp Sunshine
August 3, 2018 - Casco, ME: Camp Sunshine to receive $1,011,000 check from Tropical Smoothie Cafe
July 30, 2018 - Freeport, ME: Save the date for the Camp Sunshine Watermelon Festival
June 15, 2018 - Yorktown, VA: Tropical Smoothie "flips out" for a good cause
June 15, 2018 - USA: Tropical Smoothie Cafe gives away free smoothies and supports Camp Sunshine
June 14, 2018 - Las Vegas, NV: Tropical Smoothie hosts National Flip Flop Day
June 13, 2018 - Stafford County, VA: When life put a Stafford County teen in a wheelchair, she learned how to pop wheelies
June 13, 2018 - North Conway, NH: Key Clubbers serve as volunteers at Camp Sunshine
June 11, 2018 - Scarborough, ME: NTI donates $10,000 to Camp Sunshine
April 16, 2018 - Binghamton, NY: Family navigates life after 9-year-old son's transplant
March 15, 2018 - Amityville, NY: Farmingdale family keeps plunging after child beats cancer
March 10, 2018 - Princeton, MA: Chilly commitment at Wachusett Mountain helps send families to Camp Sunshine
February 27, 2018 - USA: Food holidays that benefit a good cause
February 18, 2018 - Casco, ME: Tropical Smoothie Cafe raises $910,000 for Camp Sunshine in 2017
February 11, 2018 - Oxford, MD: Oxford Polar Dip raises $15,000
February 5, 2018 - Portland, ME: Polar dippers were Freezin' for a Reason in Portland, Maine
February 4, 2018 - Portland, ME: Camp Sunshine hosts 11th annual Portland Polar Dip
January 22, 2018 - Reston, VA: Save the date for the VA Polar Dip
January 22, 2018 - Oxford, MD: Community plans kick-off reception for polar dip
January 18, 2018 - Oxford, MD: Oxford plans 3rd annual polar dip
January 3, 2018 - Casco, ME: Camp Sunshine slates 23 sessions for 2018
2017
November 24, 2017 - Casco, ME: Parade Magazine highlights outstanding nonprofits in each state
November 24, 2017 - Leominster, MA: Foundation brings a bit of Las Vegas to Leominster to benefit Camp Sunshine
November 16, 2017 - Freeport, ME: Camp Sunshine Board Member Dan Shaw recognized at 2017 Leaders and Luminaries Awards
November 3, 2017 - Weston, MA: Weston High School Pumpkin Festival raises $22,000 for Camp Sunshine
October 31, 2017 - Boston, MA: New England Camp Sunshine oncology families were invited to special Halloween Party at Gillette Stadium
October 21, 2017 - Freeport, ME: Camp Sunshine hosts annual Pumpkin Festival
October 11, 2017 - Washington, DC: Camp's outreach to military families with ill children leads Newman's Own Award winners
October 11, 2017 - Washington, DC: Camp Sunshine receives top award for work with military families
September 27, 2017 - Boston, MA: 8 frugal ways to celebrate fall, includes Camp Sunshine Pumpkin Festival
September 25, 2017 - South Portland, ME: 75 trucks displayed help children battling life-threatening illnesses
September 24, 2017 - South Portland, ME: Maine's largest convoy continues to be a success for local charities
September 22, 2017 - South Portland, ME: Camp Sunshine's Maine Suitcase Party takes off
September 22, 2017 - Wareham, MA: Wareham students play 'key' role at Camp Sunshine
August 24, 2017 - Casco, ME: Navy Fleet Week continues at Camp Sunshine
August 4, 2017 - Bedford, MA: Restaurant raises $112,000 and donates van to Camp Sunshine
July 26, 2017 - Waterville, ME: Proceeds of Maine All-Star Field Hockey Game to benefit Camp Sunshine
June 27, 2017 - Atlanta, GA: Tropical Smoothie Cafe Raises $200,000 on First Day of Annual Fundraising for Camp Sunshine
June 21, 2017 - Yorktown, NY: Little leaguers, police compete in charity baseball game
June 20, 2017 - Wells, ME: Massachusetts group makes difference for disabled in Maine
June 16, 2017 - Atlanta, GA: Free smoothies today to support Camp Sunshine
June 15, 2017 - Port St. Lucie, FL: Flip Flops=Free Smoothies on Friday, June 16
June 13, 2017 - Marietta, GA: Tropical Smoothie launches fundraising campaign for Camp Sunshine
May 11, 2017 - Amarillo, TX: Miss Maine goes to prom
April 27, 2017 - Coronado, CA: Veterans to swim around Coronado Island for Camp Sunshine
April 24, 2017 - Augusta, ME: Volunteer Sara Brown recognized at Governor's Service and Volunteerism Awards
April 18, 2017 - Coronado, CA: Around the World Swim aims to raise $100,000
March 28, 2017 - Harrison, NY: Harrison 7th grader creates unique fundraiser for Camp
March 22, 2017 - Wareham, MA: Wareham Key Club students volunteer at Camp Sunshine
March 11, 2017 - Amityville, NY: Locals participate in polar dip
March 4, 2017 - Verona Beach, NY: Polar Dip raises money for special camp
February 12, 2017 - Oxford, MD: 2nd Annual Oxford Polar Dip raises $13,000
February 11, 2017 - Reston, VA: Polar Dip raises $75,000 for Camp Sunshine
February 11, 2017 - Princeton, MA: Polar Dip raises money to send local families to Camp Sunshine
February 4, 2017 - Portland, Maine: Dozens jump in the ocean for good cause
February 4, 2017 - Portland, Maine: Polar Dippers raise money for Camp Sunshine
January 19, 2017 - Auburn, Maine: Jud Caswell is next "Concerts for a Cause" performer
January 18, 2017 - Reston, Virginia: VA Polar Dip happening on 2/11
January 2, 2017 - Reston, VA: VA Polar Dip set to take place next month
January 1, 2017 - Coney Island, New York: 2,500 brave the icy waters for a good cause
2016
December 28, 2016 - Brooklyn, New York: New Year's Day Polar Dip raises money for ill children and their families
December 27, 2016 - New York, New York: 6 ways to spend New Years in New York
December 19, 2016 - New York, New York: Coney Island named best Polar Dip in New York
December 9, 2016 - Scarborough, ME: Local jeweler hosts pop up shop for a cause
November 29, 2016 - Nationwide: Tropical Smoothie aids Camp Sunshine on Giving Tuesday
October 26, 2016 - Yorktown, New York: Little Leaguers raise money for Camp Sunshine
October 22, 2016 - Freeport, ME: Camp Sunshine hosts annual Pumpkin Festival
October 20, 2016 - Mansfield, MA: Pumpkin Fest has a special meaning for one Mansfield family
October 11, 2016 - Mansfield, MA: Camp Sunshine's Pumpkin Festival heads to Mansfield, MA
October 9, 2016 - Portland, ME: Fly high at the Maine Suitcase Party
October 9, 2016 - Lebanon, PA: The cause behind the car
September 14, 2016 - Fox Chapel, PA: Teen and family help others after turbulent times
September 9, 2016 - Wareham, MA: Wareham Key Club Volunteers at Camp Sunshine
September 8, 2016 - Detroit, MI: Michigan Tropical Smoothie Cafes raise most in franchise
August 23, 216 - Pittsburg, PA: Spreading smiles with smoothies
August 13, 2016 - Lewiston, ME: L-A Harley raises money for Camp Sunshine
July 28, 2016 - Waterville, ME: All-Star Field Hockey game to benefit Camp Sunshine
July 13, 2016 - Helena, MT: Sports cars hit Helena hotspots
July 12, 2016 - Hyannis, MA: Run/walk to benefit Camp Sunshine
July 11, 2016 - Billings, MT: Big Sky Rally kicks off in Billings, MT
July 5, 2016 - Casco, ME: A very special op for Navy SEALs
June 26, 2016 - Casco, ME: Camp Sunshine hosts families dealing with rare blood disorder
June 19, 2016 - Las Vegas, NV: Customers enjoyed free smoothies and helped send children & their families to Camp
June 16, 2016 - West Palm Beach, FL: Tomorrow is National Flip Flop Day!
June 9, 2016 - Richmond, VA: Camp Sunshine Honors Tropical Smoothie
June 13, 2016 - Indianapolis, IN: National Flop Flop Day at TSC is for a good cause
June 3, 2016 - Hampton Roads, VA: National Flip Flop Day is Coming...
April 21, 2016 - Cape Girardeau, MO: Senior citizen aims to run seven marathons in seven days
April 19, 2016 - Emmaus, PA : Runners World profiles Mike Brooks
April 15, 2016 - Casco, ME: 70-year-old Mike Brooks gets ready to take on 7-day "Riverboat Series"
March 20, 2016 - Oxford, MD: Camp Sunshine Polar Dip makes huge splash in Oxford
March 14, 2016 - Oxford, MD: Inaugural Oxford, MD Polar Dip raises over $16,000!
March 10, 2016 - Amityville, NY: Volunteer polar bears raise money for good cause
March 4, 2016 - Amityville, NY: Long Island Polar Dip splashes back into Amityville
March 1, 2016: West Haven, CT: UNH Baseball Team takes plunge for Colin's Crew
February 23, 2016 - Lewiston, ME: Local man celebrates 70th birthday by running 7 marathons in 7 states in 7 days
February 17, 2016 - Bernards TWP, NJ: Camp Sunshine camper and volunteer to be keynote speaker at Bryan's Dream Foundation Gala
January 1, 2016 - Coney Island, NY: Despite warm winter, polar dip still chills
January 1, 2016 - Coney Island, NY: Swimmers 'chill out' during annual New Year's Day Polar Dip
January 1, 2016 - Los Angeles, CA: Polar Bear Club welcomes New Year with annual Polar Dip
January 1, 2016 - Brooklyn, NY: What it's really like to do a polar plunge
January 1, 2016 - Brooklyn, NY: Thousands take the plunge in Coney Island
January 1, 2016 - Brooklyn, NY: Polar Plunge draws record number of swimmers
2015
October 27, 2015 - Freeport, ME: Jack-o-lanterns illuminate L.L. Bean's Flagship Campus in Freeport for Camp Sunshine
October 16, 2016 - Portland, ME: Executive Director Mike Katz and Psychosocial Director Nancy Cincotta, MSW, MPhil speak with Dr. Lisa Belisle on Love Maine Radio
October 14, 2015 - Weston, MA: Don't miss the Weston Pumpkin Festival!
September 27, 2015 - South Portland, ME: Kids get to touch a truck thanks to the Maine Trucking for Kids Convoy
August 4, 2015 - Casco, ME: Servicemen go the distance for Camp Sunshine
August 3, 2015 - Casco, ME: Camp Sunshine receives $1M donation from Tropical Smoothie Cafe
July 31, 2015 - Casco, ME: Four Navy SEALs and one United States Coast Guardsman to complete a reverse triathlon on behalf of Camp Sunshine
July 15, 2015 - Culver City, CA: Camp Sunshine announces partnership with Paramount Pictures and charity organization Omaze
July 6, 2015 - Casco, ME: Party City presents Camp Sunshine with $205,950 check
June 19, 2015 - Casco, ME: Tropical Smoothie's National Flip Flop Day kicks off around the country
March 2015 - Portland, ME: Camp Sunshine supporters participate in Portland polar dip
February 2015 - Casco, ME: Portland Pirates bring smiles to families at Camp Sunshine
October 10, 2023: Freeport, ME: Save the date for the 2023 Camp Sunshine Pumpkin Festival: October 21, 2023
October 1, 2023: Gorham, ME: Society Notebook: Camp Sunshine's Night at the Farm
August 28, 2023: Gorham, ME: Camp Sunshine featured on Maine Points Radio Show
August 17, 2023: Casco, ME: Camp Sunshine Featured on the "One Night in Pinehurst" Podcast
June 20, 2023: Boston, MA: 'Sunshine' receives the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Medal for non-fiction
May 19, 2023: New York Times Book Review: Book Review: Children's books about sleepaway camp
April 21, 2023: NPR Book Review: 'Sunshine' centers on a life-changing summer for author Jarrett J. Krosoczka
March 21, 2023: Reston, VA: Survivor's mom raises $1M for family camp designed for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families
February 21, 2023: North Conway, NH: Ski for Sunshine Event happening March 4th
January 18, 2023: Casco, ME: Incoming Camp Sunshine CEO is the first leader who participated in program as a family
January 11, 2023: Reston, VA: 15th Virginia Polar Dip will be the event's finale
January 11, 2023: Philadelphia, PA: Philadelphia Business Journal: Joanne Bean Named CEO of Camp Sunshine
January 11, 2023: Casco, ME: Joanne Bean Named CEO of Camp Sunshine
2022
December 16, 2022: Portland, ME: Camp Sunshine's latest episode of the public affairs show: Maine Points
November 6, 2022: Casco, ME: Camp Sunshine Board Member, Michael Wisecup honored with Daily Point of Light Award
October 6, 2022: Silver Spring, MD: Navy SEALs run, bike and swim once again to raise money for Camp Sunshine
September 16, 2022: Boston, MA: New Balance Foundation Provides One Million Reasons to Celebrate
September 14, 2022: Casco, ME: New Balance Foundation Donates $1,000,000 to Camp Sunshine
August 20, 2022: Casco, ME: 4 generations of Davenports set to play in Camp Sunshine Golf Tournament
August 13, 2022: Freeport, ME: The Camp Sunshine Watermelon Festival returns to Freeport to raise funds and awareness for Camp's unique programs
August 1, 2022: Freeport, ME: Camp Sunshine's Watermelon Festival is happening on Saturday, August 13, 2022
May 27, 2022: Wells, ME: Trio walks 26.2 miles for Camp Sunshine
May 26, 2022: Casco, ME: Camp Sunshine, Texas Roadhouse celebrate 10-year, $1,000,000 raised milestone
May 16, 2022: Casco, ME: Texas Roadhouse, Camp Sunshine celebrate 10-year partnership, $1,000,000 raised milestone
February 21, 2022: Casco, ME: Turning lemons into lemonade: Highlighting renovation projects at Camp that have happened during the pandemic
February 10, 2022 - Casco, ME: Camp Sunshine's Viterbi Family Activity center gets new floors thanks to generous donations
February 3, 2022 - Casco, ME: Camp Sunshine's Maine Points Radio Episode Sponsored by Royal River Heat Pumps
February 1, 2022 - Laconia, NH: Laconia High School and Irwin Automotive team up for a fundraiser
2021
November 8, 2021 - Lafayette, LA: Tropical Smoothie Cafe brings back the Sunshine Smoothie for Camp Sunshine
October 29, 2021 - Casco, ME: Camp Sunshine delivers magic directly to families' homes
October 28, 2021 - Freeport, ME: Pumpkin Festival carves out funds for Camp Sunshine
October 20, 2021 - Freeport, ME: Celebrate fall at the Camp Sunshine Pumpkin Festival
September 21, 2021 - Portland, ME: Grounded Maine Suitcase Party will carry on with help from local business leaders
September 19, 2021 - Scarborough, ME: Trucking 4 Kids Convoy raises funds for Camp Sunshine
August 20, 2021 - Portland, ME: Navy SEALs and friends run, bike and swim from Mt. Washington to Peaks Island
August 19, 2021 - Peaks Island, ME: Navy SEALs, veterans to run, bike, swim and fundraiser for Camp Sunshine
August 19, 2021 - Portland, ME: Navy SEALs run, bike, swim to raise money for Camp Sunshine
August 17, 2021 - Mt. Washington, NH: SEALs for Sunshine Peak to Peaks Challenge to support the good work of Camp Sunshine
July 1, 2021 - Myrtle Beach, SC: Myrtle Beach man prepares to cycle across the country for the second time
May 27, 2021 - Casco, ME: Maine Cabin Masters and Landry/French Construction team up to replace 68 windows at Camp Sunshine
April 16, 2021 - Atlanta, GA: 2 CEOs participate in a hot wing eating challenge for a good cause
March 17, 2021 - Waterville, Maine: Maine Voices Live Waterville to feature Camp Sunshine Board Member, Michael Wisecup
2020
November 22, 2020 - Berwick, Maine: Berwick teen raises thousands for Camp Sunshine
October 28, 2020 - Casco, Maine: No tricks, only treats for Camp Sunshine families this Halloween
October 23, 2020 - Casco, Maine: Camp Sunshine's Virtual Pumpkin Carving Day is October 24
October 12, 2020 - Casco, Maine: Let the "gourd" times roll with Camp Sunshine's Virtual Pumpkin Festival
October 1, 2020 - Nationwide: Pumpkins for a Purpose: Camp Sunshine Virtual Pumpkin Carving Day is 10/24
September 9, 2020 - Casco, ME: Camp Sunshine's SEALs for Sunshine event goes virtual, raises $56,000
September 1, 2020 - Casco, ME: 7th Annual SEALs for Sunshine event goes virtual, raises $56,000 for Camp Sunshine
August 18, 2020 - Lancaster, PA: Lancaster students make crafts for Camp Sunshine
July 13, 2020 - Casco, ME: Camp Sunshine is connecting families to their support systems, virtually
July 1, 2020 - Casco, ME: Camp Sunshine goes virtual this summer
June 17, 2020 - Casco, ME: Camp Sunshine's first-ever virtual event raises more than $50,000
May 2, 2020 - Wareham, MA: Wareham High School students, Camp Sunshine volunteers honored
April 1, 2020 - Portland, ME: Camp Sunshine receives $5,000 grant from Bangor Savings Bank Community Matters More Initiative
March 3, 2020 - Portland, ME: Winter chills fund year-round thrills at Camp Sunshine
February 21, 2020 - Casco, ME: Tropical Smoothie Cafe provides winter wonderland for families at Camp Sunshine
February 10, 2020 - Oxford, MD: Eastern Shore Polar Dip aims to raise $15,000
February 9, 2020 - Casco, ME: Tropical Smoothie Cafe brings warmth to Maine this February
February 4, 2020 - Reston, VA: Virginia Polar Dip returns to raise funds for Camp Sunshine
February 2, 2020 - Oxford, MD: Eastern Shore Polar Dip celebrates 'Year of the Woman'
February 1, 2020 - Reston, VA: VA Polar Dip invites the daring and charitable into chilly Lake Anne
January 24, 2020 - Reston, VA: Freezin' for a Reason Virginia Polar Dip Returns
2019
December 29, 2019 - Foxborough, MA: Camp Sunshine Board Member, Mike Wisecup recognized as one of 15 "Difference Makers of the Week" recipients for this season by the New England Patriots
December 17, 2019 - Boston, MA: Sun Life Financial IT Project Manager volunteers with family at Camp Sunshine
December 11, 2019 - North Conway, NH: KHS Key Club members volunteer at Camp Sunshine
November 20, 2019 - Waterville, ME: Camp Sunshine Board Member and SEALs for Sunshine Founder, takes over as Athletic Director at Colby College
November 15, 2019 - South Portland, ME: Chaya Studio Pop-Up Holiday Art Show to benefit Camp Sunshine
November 8, 2019 - Foxborough, MA: Patriots present Difference Maker of the Week Award to Camp Sunshine Board Member, Michael Wisecup
October 19, 2019 - Freeport, ME: 17th annual Pumpkin Festival aims to raise $60,000
October 16, 2019 - Orono, ME: Camp Sunshine Board Member, Mike Wisecup recognized as State of Maine Volunteer of the Year
October 7, 2019 - Freeport, ME: Join NEWS CENTER Maine meteorologists Jess Conley and Mike Slifer at the Camp Sunshine Pumpkin Festival
September 16, 2019 - Freeport, ME: Camp Sunshine Pumpkin Festival is on the list of fall events not to miss!
September 4, 2019 - Casco, ME: Camp Sunshine Volunteer, Barry Chisholm receives 2019 6 Who Care Award
August 10, 2019 - Freeport, ME: Camp Sunshine Watermelon Festival aims to raise $25,000 for Camp Sunshine
August 5, 2019 - Casco, ME: Tropical Smoothie Cafe donates more than $1M to Camp Sunshine
August 5, 2019 - Casco, ME: Maine's Camp Sunshine receives record $1,142,000 donation
July 25, 2019 - Casco, ME: Servicemen swim 16 miles, raise $75,000 for Camp Sunshine
July 25, 2019 - Casco, ME: Navy SEALs swim 16 miles to raise funds and awareness for Camp Sunshine
July 11, 2019 - Casco, ME: Camp in Maine brings children with rare illness from around the world together
June 29, 2019 - Casco, ME: Camp Sunshine celebrates its 35th anniversary
June 25, 2019 - Portland, ME: Portland's record for longest banana split to be set on July 20th - fundraiser to benefit Camp Sunshine
June 14, 2019 - Raleigh, NC: It's National Flip Flop Day!
June 13, 2019 - Hampton Roads, VA: June 14=Free Smoothies at Tropical Smoothie Cafe
June 12, 2019 - Las Vegas, NV: Help raise money for Camp Sunshine and get a free smoothie this Friday at Tropical Smoothie Cafe
May 31, 2019 - Casco, ME: Annual Trolling for Troops event takes place at Camp Sunshine
May 26, 2019 - Yorktown, PA: Annual "Kids vs Cops Charity Baseball Game" happening on June 8th
April 29, 2019 - Atlanta, GA: Tropical Smoothie Cafe prepares for National Flip Flop Day on June 14th
April 24, 2019 - Oxford, MD: Local polar dippers help raise $150,000
April 5, 2019 - Chicopee, MA: Rally North America participants share their passion for Camp Sunshine
March 31, 2019 - Gardner, MA: 2019 Polar Dip series raises $150,000 for Camp Sunshine
March 28, 2019 - Atlanta, GA: Tropical Smoothie Cafe receives Neighbor Award for work with Camp Sunshine
March 15, 2019 - Princeton, MA: Freezin' for a Reason Polar Dip hits the slopes at Wachusett Mountain on St. Patrick's Day
March 2, 2019 - Durhamville, NY: Central NY Polar Dip raises $20,000 for Camp Sunshine
February 12, 2019 - Casco, ME: The Best Medicine: Camp Sunshine in Casco, Maine
January 29, 2019 - Oxford, MD: 4th Annual Oxford, MD Plunge Slated for Feb 10th
January 25, 2019 - Boca Raton, FL: South Florida Interior Designer, Stephen G. supports Camp Sunshine
2018
December 22, 2018 - South Portland, ME: Holiday pop-up shop to benefit Camp Sunshine
November 30, 2018 - Casco, ME: Camp Sunshine announces session dates for 2019
November 27, 2018 - South Portland, ME: Chaya Studio Jewelry hosts 6th Annual Holiday Benefit
November 16, 2018 - Scarborough, ME: Town & Country FCU awards grants to area nonprofits
October 25, 2018 - Freeport, ME: Pumpkins galore in Freeport to benefit Camp Sunshine
October 20, 2018 - Freeport, ME: L.L. Bean partners with Camp Sunshine for 16th Annual Camp Sunshine Pumpkin Festival
October 20, 2018 - Freeport, ME: L.L. Bean hosts the annual Camp Sunshine Pumpkin Festival
October 19, 2018 - Freeport, ME: Carve out time Saturday to attend the Camp Sunshine Pumpkin Festival
October 18, 2018 - Gray, ME: Gray New Gloucester High School students get creative for Camp Sunshine
October 8, 2018 - Freeport, ME: Enjoy fall at Camp Sunshine's 16th annual Pumpkin Festival
September 23, 2018 - Scarborough, ME: Truck convoy raises money for Camp Sunshine and Camp Postcard
September 21, 2018 - Portland, ME: Camp Sunshine supporters ready to fly at the Maine Suitcase Party
September 21, 2018 - Portland, ME: Former Patriot helps raise money for Camp Sunshine
September 21, 2018 - Portland, ME: Tickets still available for the 7th annual Maine Suitcase Party to benefit Camp Sunshine
August 23, 2018 - USA: Navy SEALs swim, bike run for military families
August 23, 2018 - Cape Elizabeth, ME: Military members rise to the Stone Coast Challenge
August 23, 2018 - Georgetown, ME: Servicemen and women swim, bike and run to raise funds and awareness for Camp Sunshine
August 23, 2018 - Cape Elizabeth, ME: Stone Coast Challenge raises money to send military families to Camp Sunshine
August 23, 2018 - Bath, ME: Military members swim, bike and run for Camp Sunshine
August 22, 2018 - Casco, ME: Tropical Smoothie Cafe donates $1 million dollars to Camp Sunshine
August 17, 2018 - Casco, ME: Boston business "LovePop" donates greeting cards to Camp Sunshine families
August 6, 2018 - Casco, ME: Camp Sunshine received largest single donation ever
August 4, 2018 - Seguin Island, ME: Navy SEALs to run, bike, swim to raise money for Camp Sunshine
August 3, 2018 - Casco, ME: Camp Sunshine to receive $1,011,000 check from Tropical Smoothie Cafe
July 30, 2018 - Freeport, ME: Save the date for the Camp Sunshine Watermelon Festival
June 15, 2018 - Yorktown, VA: Tropical Smoothie "flips out" for a good cause
June 15, 2018 - USA: Tropical Smoothie Cafe gives away free smoothies and supports Camp Sunshine
June 14, 2018 - Las Vegas, NV: Tropical Smoothie hosts National Flip Flop Day
June 13, 2018 - Stafford County, VA: When life put a Stafford County teen in a wheelchair, she learned how to pop wheelies
June 13, 2018 - North Conway, NH: Key Clubbers serve as volunteers at Camp Sunshine
June 11, 2018 - Scarborough, ME: NTI donates $10,000 to Camp Sunshine
April 16, 2018 - Binghamton, NY: Family navigates life after 9-year-old son's transplant
March 15, 2018 - Amityville, NY: Farmingdale family keeps plunging after child beats cancer
March 10, 2018 - Princeton, MA: Chilly commitment at Wachusett Mountain helps send families to Camp Sunshine
February 27, 2018 - USA: Food holidays that benefit a good cause
February 18, 2018 - Casco, ME: Tropical Smoothie Cafe raises $910,000 for Camp Sunshine in 2017
February 11, 2018 - Oxford, MD: Oxford Polar Dip raises $15,000
February 5, 2018 - Portland, ME: Polar dippers were Freezin' for a Reason in Portland, Maine
February 4, 2018 - Portland, ME: Camp Sunshine hosts 11th annual Portland Polar Dip
January 22, 2018 - Reston, VA: Save the date for the VA Polar Dip
January 22, 2018 - Oxford, MD: Community plans kick-off reception for polar dip
January 18, 2018 - Oxford, MD: Oxford plans 3rd annual polar dip
January 3, 2018 - Casco, ME: Camp Sunshine slates 23 sessions for 2018
2017
November 24, 2017 - Casco, ME: Parade Magazine highlights outstanding nonprofits in each state
November 24, 2017 - Leominster, MA: Foundation brings a bit of Las Vegas to Leominster to benefit Camp Sunshine
November 16, 2017 - Freeport, ME: Camp Sunshine Board Member Dan Shaw recognized at 2017 Leaders and Luminaries Awards
November 3, 2017 - Weston, MA: Weston High School Pumpkin Festival raises $22,000 for Camp Sunshine
October 31, 2017 - Boston, MA: New England Camp Sunshine oncology families were invited to special Halloween Party at Gillette Stadium
October 21, 2017 - Freeport, ME: Camp Sunshine hosts annual Pumpkin Festival
October 11, 2017 - Washington, DC: Camp's outreach to military families with ill children leads Newman's Own Award winners
October 11, 2017 - Washington, DC: Camp Sunshine receives top award for work with military families
September 27, 2017 - Boston, MA: 8 frugal ways to celebrate fall, includes Camp Sunshine Pumpkin Festival
September 25, 2017 - South Portland, ME: 75 trucks displayed help children battling life-threatening illnesses
September 24, 2017 - South Portland, ME: Maine's largest convoy continues to be a success for local charities
September 22, 2017 - South Portland, ME: Camp Sunshine's Maine Suitcase Party takes off
September 22, 2017 - Wareham, MA: Wareham students play 'key' role at Camp Sunshine
August 24, 2017 - Casco, ME: Navy Fleet Week continues at Camp Sunshine
August 4, 2017 - Bedford, MA: Restaurant raises $112,000 and donates van to Camp Sunshine
July 26, 2017 - Waterville, ME: Proceeds of Maine All-Star Field Hockey Game to benefit Camp Sunshine
June 27, 2017 - Atlanta, GA: Tropical Smoothie Cafe Raises $200,000 on First Day of Annual Fundraising for Camp Sunshine
June 21, 2017 - Yorktown, NY: Little leaguers, police compete in charity baseball game
June 20, 2017 - Wells, ME: Massachusetts group makes difference for disabled in Maine
June 16, 2017 - Atlanta, GA: Free smoothies today to support Camp Sunshine
June 15, 2017 - Port St. Lucie, FL: Flip Flops=Free Smoothies on Friday, June 16
June 13, 2017 - Marietta, GA: Tropical Smoothie launches fundraising campaign for Camp Sunshine
May 11, 2017 - Amarillo, TX: Miss Maine goes to prom
April 27, 2017 - Coronado, CA: Veterans to swim around Coronado Island for Camp Sunshine
April 24, 2017 - Augusta, ME: Volunteer Sara Brown recognized at Governor's Service and Volunteerism Awards
April 18, 2017 - Coronado, CA: Around the World Swim aims to raise $100,000
March 28, 2017 - Harrison, NY: Harrison 7th grader creates unique fundraiser for Camp
March 22, 2017 - Wareham, MA: Wareham Key Club students volunteer at Camp Sunshine
March 11, 2017 - Amityville, NY: Locals participate in polar dip
March 4, 2017 - Verona Beach, NY: Polar Dip raises money for special camp
February 12, 2017 - Oxford, MD: 2nd Annual Oxford Polar Dip raises $13,000
February 11, 2017 - Reston, VA: Polar Dip raises $75,000 for Camp Sunshine
February 11, 2017 - Princeton, MA: Polar Dip raises money to send local families to Camp Sunshine
February 4, 2017 - Portland, Maine: Dozens jump in the ocean for good cause
February 4, 2017 - Portland, Maine: Polar Dippers raise money for Camp Sunshine
January 19, 2017 - Auburn, Maine: Jud Caswell is next "Concerts for a Cause" performer
January 18, 2017 - Reston, Virginia: VA Polar Dip happening on 2/11
January 2, 2017 - Reston, VA: VA Polar Dip set to take place next month
January 1, 2017 - Coney Island, New York: 2,500 brave the icy waters for a good cause
2016
December 28, 2016 - Brooklyn, New York: New Year's Day Polar Dip raises money for ill children and their families
December 27, 2016 - New York, New York: 6 ways to spend New Years in New York
December 19, 2016 - New York, New York: Coney Island named best Polar Dip in New York
December 9, 2016 - Scarborough, ME: Local jeweler hosts pop up shop for a cause
November 29, 2016 - Nationwide: Tropical Smoothie aids Camp Sunshine on Giving Tuesday
October 26, 2016 - Yorktown, New York: Little Leaguers raise money for Camp Sunshine
October 22, 2016 - Freeport, ME: Camp Sunshine hosts annual Pumpkin Festival
October 20, 2016 - Mansfield, MA: Pumpkin Fest has a special meaning for one Mansfield family
October 11, 2016 - Mansfield, MA: Camp Sunshine's Pumpkin Festival heads to Mansfield, MA
October 9, 2016 - Portland, ME: Fly high at the Maine Suitcase Party
October 9, 2016 - Lebanon, PA: The cause behind the car
September 14, 2016 - Fox Chapel, PA: Teen and family help others after turbulent times
September 9, 2016 - Wareham, MA: Wareham Key Club Volunteers at Camp Sunshine
September 8, 2016 - Detroit, MI: Michigan Tropical Smoothie Cafes raise most in franchise
August 23, 216 - Pittsburg, PA: Spreading smiles with smoothies
August 13, 2016 - Lewiston, ME: L-A Harley raises money for Camp Sunshine
July 28, 2016 - Waterville, ME: All-Star Field Hockey game to benefit Camp Sunshine
July 13, 2016 - Helena, MT: Sports cars hit Helena hotspots
July 12, 2016 - Hyannis, MA: Run/walk to benefit Camp Sunshine
July 11, 2016 - Billings, MT: Big Sky Rally kicks off in Billings, MT
July 5, 2016 - Casco, ME: A very special op for Navy SEALs
June 26, 2016 - Casco, ME: Camp Sunshine hosts families dealing with rare blood disorder
June 19, 2016 - Las Vegas, NV: Customers enjoyed free smoothies and helped send children & their families to Camp
June 16, 2016 - West Palm Beach, FL: Tomorrow is National Flip Flop Day!
June 9, 2016 - Richmond, VA: Camp Sunshine Honors Tropical Smoothie
June 13, 2016 - Indianapolis, IN: National Flop Flop Day at TSC is for a good cause
June 3, 2016 - Hampton Roads, VA: National Flip Flop Day is Coming...
April 21, 2016 - Cape Girardeau, MO: Senior citizen aims to run seven marathons in seven days
April 19, 2016 - Emmaus, PA : Runners World profiles Mike Brooks
April 15, 2016 - Casco, ME: 70-year-old Mike Brooks gets ready to take on 7-day "Riverboat Series"
March 20, 2016 - Oxford, MD: Camp Sunshine Polar Dip makes huge splash in Oxford
March 14, 2016 - Oxford, MD: Inaugural Oxford, MD Polar Dip raises over $16,000!
March 10, 2016 - Amityville, NY: Volunteer polar bears raise money for good cause
March 4, 2016 - Amityville, NY: Long Island Polar Dip splashes back into Amityville
March 1, 2016: West Haven, CT: UNH Baseball Team takes plunge for Colin's Crew
February 23, 2016 - Lewiston, ME: Local man celebrates 70th birthday by running 7 marathons in 7 states in 7 days
February 17, 2016 - Bernards TWP, NJ: Camp Sunshine camper and volunteer to be keynote speaker at Bryan's Dream Foundation Gala
January 1, 2016 - Coney Island, NY: Despite warm winter, polar dip still chills
January 1, 2016 - Coney Island, NY: Swimmers 'chill out' during annual New Year's Day Polar Dip
January 1, 2016 - Los Angeles, CA: Polar Bear Club welcomes New Year with annual Polar Dip
January 1, 2016 - Brooklyn, NY: What it's really like to do a polar plunge
January 1, 2016 - Brooklyn, NY: Thousands take the plunge in Coney Island
January 1, 2016 - Brooklyn, NY: Polar Plunge draws record number of swimmers
2015
October 27, 2015 - Freeport, ME: Jack-o-lanterns illuminate L.L. Bean's Flagship Campus in Freeport for Camp Sunshine
October 16, 2016 - Portland, ME: Executive Director Mike Katz and Psychosocial Director Nancy Cincotta, MSW, MPhil speak with Dr. Lisa Belisle on Love Maine Radio
October 14, 2015 - Weston, MA: Don't miss the Weston Pumpkin Festival!
September 27, 2015 - South Portland, ME: Kids get to touch a truck thanks to the Maine Trucking for Kids Convoy
August 4, 2015 - Casco, ME: Servicemen go the distance for Camp Sunshine
August 3, 2015 - Casco, ME: Camp Sunshine receives $1M donation from Tropical Smoothie Cafe
July 31, 2015 - Casco, ME: Four Navy SEALs and one United States Coast Guardsman to complete a reverse triathlon on behalf of Camp Sunshine
July 15, 2015 - Culver City, CA: Camp Sunshine announces partnership with Paramount Pictures and charity organization Omaze
July 6, 2015 - Casco, ME: Party City presents Camp Sunshine with $205,950 check
June 19, 2015 - Casco, ME: Tropical Smoothie's National Flip Flop Day kicks off around the country
March 2015 - Portland, ME: Camp Sunshine supporters participate in Portland polar dip
February 2015 - Casco, ME: Portland Pirates bring smiles to families at Camp Sunshine