Camp Fire Research Paper

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On behalf of the children served by Camp Fire First Texas, thank you for your thoughtful gift of $50. Your friendship and support are very important to Camp Fire and will make a significant difference in the lives of children with limited resources.

Daily, children are faced with circumstances beyond their control. Camperships change the lives of children who receive them by giving them the opportunity to explore the wonders of Camp El Tesoro like gazing up at the stars, experiencing freedom, building self-confidence, creating friendships and memories that will be treasured a lifetime. Your gift makes all this possible; we could not impact so many lives in our community without the support of people like you.

Thank you for giving children

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