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Birch Family Camp is a residential camp/retreat for children with HIV and their family. The camp provides "a week in the country" with respite, recreation, education and support to families who are coping with AIDS, but also dealing with a confluence of poverty, substance abuse, family difficulties, and psychological illness including depression and isolation. Some families describe their seven day camp experience as the only break from their stressful and sometimes overwhelming burdens, replacing despair with hope.

Sunshine for HIV Kids has been a long standing supporter of Birch Family Camp. Larry Hoppen has freely offered his talents and produced a camp fundraiser several years ago. It is clear that Larry donates his energies and art form purely for the sake of making a difference and giving to others. He expects nothing in return. His big heart comes through in everything he does. Larry gives the families and all of us who are a part of Birch Family Camp the energy and sustenance to carry out our mission. Please accept my deepest gratitude for all that "Sunshine" does.

Warmly,

Elliott Kagan, M.D.