Life-changing camp for Kamloops boy battling Crohn’s Disease
KAMLOOPS — It’s a serious inflammatory disorder of the intenstine, making it exruciating to sometimes eat or go to the bathroom.
Canada has among the highest rate of Crohn’s Disease in the world, impacting an estimated 1 in 150 Canadians, with the number of children suffering also rising.
Between a strict medication regime and constant trips to the bathroom, summer camp isn’t always an option for children with the disease.
However, CampGot2Go is helping to make things a little easier, and provide a comfortable place for kids battling similar challenges, to gather and have fun.