Providing Hope, Joy and Community
Through Unique Experiences for Children
with Life-Threatening Illnesses and Their Families
Camp Sunshine Welcomes
D. Charles Houder to Its Board of Directors
Wayne, PA / Casco, ME (June 25, 2025) - Camp Sunshine, an award-winning nonprofit in Casco, Maine serving children with life-threatening illnesses and their families, has appointed D. Charles “Charlie” Houder to its Board of Directors.
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Houder, a seasoned real estate developer, is the founder and managing principal of Haverford Development Partners LLC, based in Wayne, Pennsylvania. Over his career, Charlie has been involved in real estate transactions across 14 states with a combined value exceeding $1 billion, including office, retail, hotel, multi-family, and mixed-use developments.
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More than his professional accomplishments, Charlie brings a deeply personal commitment to family-centered care and advocacy. As the father of four children, including his late son Matthew, who was born with significant physical and developmental disabilities, Charlie has been a passionate supporter of children’s healthcare. His work includes leadership and advisory roles with organizations such as the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Elwyn, and The Talk School. Charlie and his wife, Megan have also established the Matthew Charles Houder Fund for Pediatric Orthopedic Research at the CHOP Orthopedic Center in Philadelphia (www.mattschopfund.com).
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“We are honored to welcome Charlie to the Camp Sunshine Board of Directors,” said Joanne Bean, President & Chief Executive Officer of Camp Sunshine. “His professional insight and personal experience will be instrumental in shaping the future of our mission of providing hope, joy, and community to children facing life-threatening illnesses and their families.”
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Camp Sunshine continues to expand its Board of Directors with compassionate and visionary leaders who share its commitment to serving families in their most challenging times. Also appointed to the Board of Directors at the nonprofit’s recent annual meeting was Tamara StClaire, PhD, MBA, who is currently serving as Chief Business Transformation Officer and President of Primary Care Delivery Services at MaineHealth.
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About Camp Sunshine
Camp Sunshine provides hope, joy and community through unique experiences for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. At our pristine campus on Sebago Lake in Casco, Maine, more than 60,000 children, siblings, parents and caregivers from all 50 states and 27 countries have come together for fun-filled, year-round sessions with families just like theirs. And, thanks to the incredible support of donors and volunteers, our programs are 100% free. Camp Sunshine is where families can focus on recharging, together, in a safe space with medical support available. Camp Sunshine is where families discover a community who understands. Camp Sunshine is where families find family. For more information about Camp Sunshine, visit www.campsunshine.org.