What is Camp Okizu and who does it help?

Camp Okizu is a non-profit organization that supports children and their families affected by childhood cancer, offering a sense of community and healing.

What happened to Camp Okizu's original campus?

Camp Okizu's Berry Creek campus was destroyed during the North Complex fires in 2020, and the nonprofit is now rebuilding in Calaveras, California.

How can people support Camp Okizu?

Support for Camp Okizu can come from donors, including through their annual Art Inspiring Hope Gala, with tickets available for the upcoming March 14 event.

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Childhood Cancer Survivor Finds Strength at Camp Okizu

28 Feb

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Summary

Mabel Wong, diagnosed with rare AML, found community at Camp Okizu.
Camp Okizu supports children and families affected by childhood cancer.
The nonprofit's Berry Creek campus was destroyed in 2020 fires.

Childhood Cancer Survivor Finds Strength at Camp Okizu

Mabel Wong, an adventurous six-year-old, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a rare blood cancer. Her diagnosis drastically shifted her family's life, moving from normal childhood concerns to urgent medical treatments at UCSF. The experience was isolating for parents Tim and Linda, and for Mabel's younger sister, Sammy.

After undergoing extensive treatment, including an eight-month period where a medical pole was her constant companion, Mabel celebrated remission in January 2022. This victory came after two years of dedicated fighting, with hospital staff marking her significant milestone.