Please keep 18-21 year olds in MDA Camp Family

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   Name: Megan Knoblauch on Apr 28, 2008

   Comments: Camp provides so much for people even above the age of 17. For so many of these kids this camp is their life and to take that away is completely wrong! My brother grew up at this camp and if it was taken away from him his life would have been devastated. If this happens I can't tell you how much this will destroy the lives of the kids who attend camp.

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   Name: Drew Soule on Apr 28, 2008

   Comments: People of the general public, this is a very important petition and we would greatly appriciate your support.

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   Name: Jillian Alexander on Apr 28, 2008

   Comments: I think that sucks.

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   Name: Brittany James on Apr 28, 2008

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   Name: Olivia Davis on Apr 28, 2008

   Comments: This is one of the best things in my life. Please don't take it away.

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   Name: Jim Novalinski III on Apr 28, 2008

   Comments: Another example of MDA soliciting for donations and tugging on heart strings to send kids to camp, and then cutting back on the services. Camp should extend to those that are age 21.

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   Name: Anonymous on Apr 28, 2008

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   Name: Eddie Cox on Apr 28, 2008

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   Name: Carole Lipari on Apr 28, 2008

   Comments: I'm 15 years old and I've been attending MDA Summer Camp for the past eight years; this letter broke my heart. There is no other way to put this; MDA camp has gotten me through all discrimination and self doubt as well as the blessings I've received throughout my entire life. I've grown to be the mature and confident person I am today because I was able to experience a life without boundaries due to MDA summer camp. I'm planning on going to college and I see myself as a successful participant in our world, but taking camp away is taking an important stepping stone out of our dreams to be not only independent, but positive that we're going to be something more, something better and something more extravagant than what seems to be displayed on the outside. Listen, MDA, to teenagers and young adults like me who firmly believe camp isn't merely a part of summer; it is a part of life.

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    Name: Ashley Sequeira on Apr 28, 2008

    Comments: I am a 17-year-old, 18 on May 9th, with SMA type 2. I am completely devastated about the camp situation. I'm very confused and worried about life after I graduate and I used to comfort myself by saying "it's okay, you'll always have a week of camp with whatever you choose to do in life!" but now it's gone. What else is there to hope for I'm deeply upset.

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11. 61
    Name: Daniel Novalinski on Apr 28, 2008

    Comments: With all the money raised every year for the Jerry Lewis Telethon during "camp hours", it is hard to believe they don't have enough for insurance.....

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    Name: Judy Soule on Apr 28, 2008

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    Name: Joe Quinlan on Apr 28, 2008

    Comments: As a special education teacher working with young adults with developmental disabilities 18-22, I see first-hand the limited programming available for the young adults I am working with. Its hard enough already for families to find appropriate, quality adult programming. This camp has done an amazing job helping the young adults 'transition' into adulthood! Keep the spirit of the camp alive!

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14. 64
    Name: Kathleen Hoppe on Apr 28, 2008

    Comments: I hope that national will give campers a chance to send videos expressing how they feel. Maybe that will help them understand why this is so devastating to them.

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    Name: Kathleen Hoppe on Apr 28, 2008

    Comments: I hope that national will allow campers to video tape messages, and will watch these to get a true message of why this is so devastating. I have no doubt that they made the decision based on sound economic reasons, but there is much more to consider.

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16. 66
    Name: Tamara Kisereu on Apr 28, 2008

    Comments: Please continue to welcome 18-21 year olds at MDA camp!

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    Name: Paul Kittler on Apr 28, 2008

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    Name: Anonymous on Apr 28, 2008

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    Name: Anna Gouker on Apr 28, 2008

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    Name: Julie P. on Apr 28, 2008

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    Name: Karen Warner on Apr 28, 2008

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    Name: T. C. Racette on Apr 28, 2008

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    Name: Jennifer Sutton on Apr 28, 2008

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    Name: Chris Cartwright on Apr 28, 2008

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    Name: Kevin Nolan on Apr 28, 2008

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    Name: Christina Bricca on Apr 28, 2008

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    Name: Brenda Coppola on Apr 28, 2008

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    Name: Darryl on Apr 28, 2008

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    Name: Nick Helms on Apr 28, 2008

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    Name: Natasha Geyer on Apr 28, 2008

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    Name: Amanda Cozza on Apr 28, 2008

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    Name: Paula Jauch on Apr 28, 2008

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    Name: Dan Schmidt on Apr 28, 2008

    Comments: The campers at MDA camp are the most inspirational people I have ever met. I have seen them take on challenges that most people won't face in a lifetime. Their actions have inspired me in my darkest hours to keep fighting MD and hold on to my will to live. They are good people, people who I consider as family and the fact that there are people out there who want to hurt the campers, hurt my family by taking four years of camp from them is just plain wrong. If I can go to camp til I'm 21 then every other camper should have that right. I'm gonna fight this, no matter what it takes.

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34. 84
    Name: Anonymous on Apr 28, 2008

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    Name: Monika Butkute on Apr 28, 2008

    Comments: please let us come to come for 5 more years!

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    Name: Jennifer Peebles on Apr 28, 2008

    Comments: MDA camp is a place where good memories are made. Please do not take this away from people. These young adults look forward to camp for the whole year and it is a place where they fit in.

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    Name: Mary Schroeder on Apr 28, 2008

    Comments: This is SO important to the campers and to their families. Please listen to the voices~don't change what they look forward to!

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    Name: Amber Maurer on Apr 28, 2008

    Comments: it is depressing knowing this might be my last year..i look forward to camp every year and i think it should only apply to new members not people who have gone as long as i have and had hoped to enjoy all the years up to 21

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    Name: Anonymous on Apr 28, 2008

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    Name: Ryan Nolan on Apr 28, 2008

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    Name: Larissa Mottl on Apr 28, 2008

    Comments: I volunteered for last year's summer camp (2007). After only one week with these individuals, I have experienced first hand how much camp means to them, and how much they enjoying spending time with their friends, campers and counselors alike. This is a week when they can get away from their everyday and just enjoy life and all it has to offer. Don't take away this cherished week from any of them; there must be something that can be done!

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    Name: Kristi Abplanalp on Apr 28, 2008

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    Name: Mark Westerhoff on Apr 28, 2008

    Comments: It is essential to continue offering the camp experience across age groups; the compassion of voulnteers and campers can not be delimited by what a corporate body deems practical or prudent - where's the logic in that

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44. 94
    Name: Anonymous on Apr 28, 2008

    Comments: We need to keep our children, regardless of age to be able to attend MDA summer camp. Do NOT discontinue this most important time in the lives of our youngsters.

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    Name: Carlene Brusca on Apr 28, 2008

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    Name: Allison on Apr 28, 2008

    Comments: since i have been going to camp the age limit has been 21 years of age, i don't think it is fair to the kids if a reduction of 4 years is being administered. It just doesnt seem right to the kids around the age of 17 and above. its not even right to the younger children because as they grow they won't have as many years to look forward to

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    Name: Eve Allendorfer on Apr 28, 2008

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    Name: Karen Donnahie on Apr 28, 2008

    Comments: It is up to the "older" campers to nurture the "younger" campers. Leave the 18-21 year olds at camp to be an example and support.

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    Name: Tim on Apr 28, 2008

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    Name: Amy S on Apr 28, 2008

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