Please keep 18-21 year olds in MDA Camp Family

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   Name: Jake Thornton on Apr 29, 2008

   Comments: keep 18-21's!

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   Name: Liz on Apr 29, 2008

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3. 153
   Name: Nicole Purcell on Apr 29, 2008

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4. 154
   Name: Melissa Dillon on Apr 29, 2008

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5. 155
   Name: Joel M Rodriguez on Apr 29, 2008

   Comments: I am very upset that this may be my last year at MDA camp. I hope that this can be resolved so that I can enjoy three more years.

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6. 156
   Name: Anne Hahn on Apr 29, 2008

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7. 157
   Name: Sarah M on Apr 29, 2008

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8. 158
   Name: Laura OBrien on Apr 29, 2008

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9. 159
   Name: Margaret Hall on Apr 30, 2008

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10. 160
    Name: Molly Madonia on Apr 30, 2008

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11. 161
    Name: Christina Starkey on Apr 30, 2008

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12. 162
    Name: Nick on Apr 30, 2008

    Comments: There should not be an age limit set for the camp. Camping is a leisure/recreational experience that can and should be enjoyed by all ages. Insurance reasons may sound like a good reason but MDA is there to provide such services to all, not to people under a certain age.

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13. 163
    Name: Benjamin Schulte-Bisping on Apr 30, 2008

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14. 164
    Name: Sue Doherty on Apr 30, 2008

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15. 165
    Name: Nancy Shares on Apr 30, 2008

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16. 166
    Name: Sherry Schmidt on Apr 30, 2008

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17. 167
    Name: Lisa Friedman on Apr 30, 2008

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18. 168
    Name: John Schmidt on Apr 30, 2008

    Comments: It a great program. My son has benefited from it and would hate to see others suffer from not being able to offer this to 18 to 21 year olds.

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19. 169
    Name: Kelly White on Apr 30, 2008

    Comments: I agree with the petition. Please let the 18-21 year olds continue to attend camp.

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20. 170
    Name: Sharon Maas on Apr 30, 2008

    Comments: I know a young man who has been going to camp for many years and has benefited and grown by example. He is now 21 and is such an inspiration to so many people that know him personally and can be nothing but a great influence to the younger campers.

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21. 171
    Name: Amy Engstrom on Apr 30, 2008

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22. 172
    Name: Jaime Nanini on Apr 30, 2008

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23. 173
    Name: Kelsey Simons on Apr 30, 2008

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24. 174
    Name: Nancy J. Tunney on Apr 30, 2008

    Comments: As a special education teacher, I am especially concerned about eliminating programs that allow children and young adults the time to interact with their peers. We seem to have billions of dollars to spend on other programs that do nothing for our special needs individuals.

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25. 175
    Name: Richard Berendson on Apr 30, 2008

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26. 176
    Name: Heather Coulter on Apr 30, 2008

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27. 177
    Name: Melissa on Apr 30, 2008

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28. 178
    Name: Tony on Apr 30, 2008

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29. 179
    Name: Luis Morales on Apr 30, 2008

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30. 180
    Name: Anonymous on Apr 30, 2008

    Comments: How can you shut out these kids when they have worked so hard, and get one week of enjoyment a year! There HAS TO be another way!

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31. 181
    Name: Stephanie Bellus Frey on Apr 30, 2008

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32. 182
    Name: T Newsome on Apr 30, 2008

    Comments: Young Adults between the ages of 18-21 are at a critical stage of transitional development. With all that they face, it would be destructive to force MDA campers out. Look for a way to help them transition to adulthood with their handicap

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33. 183
    Name: Jarolynn Gadson on Apr 30, 2008

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34. 184
    Name: Anonymous on Apr 30, 2008

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35. 185
    Name: Cristina Slomski on Apr 30, 2008

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36. 186
    Name: Nicole Wallace on Apr 30, 2008

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37. 187
    Name: Nicole Wallace on Apr 30, 2008

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38. 188
    Name: Jamel Ivory Penn on Apr 30, 2008

    Comments: I have personally seen how this camp experience benefited my nephew. Please keep 18 - 21 year olds in the camp!!!

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39. 189
    Name: Beth Freund on Apr 30, 2008

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40. 190
    Name: Linda Nolan on Apr 30, 2008

    Comments: The limited programming for individuals 18-21 is a disgrace. This program is one of the strongest programs this nation has seen, while there may be stronger options in some states, several other states have far less in programming for young adults. Further, it is important to recognize the support young adults can be to teens, not just what a bad influence.

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41. 191
    Name: Amy Johnston on Apr 30, 2008

    Comments: Living with chronic illness is challenging enough, but to eliminate the forum where individuals living with MD can connect regarding struggles, triumphs, etc. seems very disheartening.

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42. 192
    Name: David Avram on Apr 30, 2008

    Comments: I think the older MDA participants should be allowed to attend camp. We need to find a way to justify the costs so as to provide these children with the experiences they so badly need.

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43. 193
    Name: Joseph Frey on Apr 30, 2008

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44. 194
    Name: Mechelle Hernandez on Apr 30, 2008

    Comments: I've seen how much this camp means to so many of it's campers. No one should have the right to take that away.

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45. 195
    Name: Shannon Gall on Apr 30, 2008

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46. 196
    Name: Sierra on Apr 30, 2008

    Comments: Just b/c we are becoming of adulthood doesnt mean camp should end. Camp affects everyone in ways that is amazing. This is the best week of the summer for every camper and its what keeps us going. Camp gives us the opportunity to do amazing things that we wouldnt other wise get to do. We get away from the struggles of everyday life and come together with other kids with MD and share a special week. For the past couple of years I have had the opportunity to help with the youger girls cabin. They have changed the way I think about life entirely. I know I can never be a counselor but helping them is all I need. I feel like I have made a true difference to them and I dont want to give that up just yet. The drastic cut in the age limit devistates everyone and breaks my heart to say good bye to something that means the world to me. I have made some awesome and life long friends there and we are all asking please reconsider your decision of changing the age limit. By getting the story out, there will be many people willing to help with whatever it is that you need in allowing the age to stay where it was. Camp will always be in our hearts. The memories of camp will never die. One very heart broken and saddened camper, Sierra Allison

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47. 197
    Name: Mariah Madson on Apr 30, 2008

    Comments: I strongly feel that MDA Camp should be open to kids until the age of 21. MDA began this way and should continue to be this way. Insurance may be an issue, but fundraising can cover this. These kids look forward to and anticipate having the opportunity to finish camp. At least let all the kids that are between 16 and 21 go until they are 21 and cut it off from then on.

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48. 198
    Name: Meaghan Daly on Apr 30, 2008

    Comments: I have been attending camp as volunteer for the past 10 years. Throughout the years I have seen so many friendships form and so many campers transition into confident, young adults because of camp. I believe it is detriment to the camp environment to not invite the older campers to camp. They are mentors and inspirations to so many of the younger campers. The wisdom that the 18-21 year olds share with their younger peers is incredibly important and for some life altering. Thanks to some of the older campers, their high school aged friends have been motivated to go away to college. The 18-21 year olds are not only attending camp as a camper but also as a role model and inspiration.

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49. 199
    Name: Leslie Garcia on Apr 30, 2008

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    Name: Anonymous on Apr 30, 2008

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