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About Camp Jumoke
 Jumoke (pronounced Joo-MOH-keh) is a Nigerian word which means “Everyone Loves The Child. ”
Camp Jumoke was founded in 1994 by The Association for the Advancement of Blacks in Health Sciences (AABHS) and is dedicated to enriching the lives of children who have Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). In its first year of operation, 40 children attended the camp for two weeks.
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Jumoke's Mandate
The continuing mandate of the Camp Jumoke Organization is to better serve the needs of hundreds of children across Canada afflicted with Sickle Cell Disease. Your contributions help send kids to a camp where they can participate in outdoor activities, develop lifelong memories and relationships, enhance their self-esteem, create support networks and so much more. |
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Where we are heading... |
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- triple the number of children that attend camp
- develop branch offices in other cities and provinces
- develop programs for both youth and adults living with Sickle Cell Disease
- partner with organizations that provide mentoring
- hire a full-time administrator
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Why the Turtle...
In ancient cultures, the turtle was revered as a symbol of strength,
survival and perseverance; some also believed they possessed mystical
healing powers. For these reasons, Camp Jumoke has
chosen the turtle to symbolize its spirit of survival — the
struggle and strength of every child afflicted with sickle cell
disorder, and the desire
to attain a long life for those living with the disease.
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Awards
 Camp Jumoke Receives
Planet Africa's 2005
Nelson Mandela Humanitarian Award.
Associate Links
Membership
There are different levels of membership and all are appreciated. The paid membership fee currently is $10 per year (only ten dollars) and comes with privillages.
Join Camp Jumoke in its mandate to better serve the needs of children across Canada afflicted with Sickle Cell Disease.
Camp Jumoke Inc.
1457 Dundas St. W., Suite 203
Toronto, ON M6J 1Y7
Phone: (416) 410-2995
Fax: (416) 920-2064
Email: info@jumoke.org
View Google Map of our office location
Charity Registration Number:
89001-4970-RR0001
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