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Kesem
Non-profit Organization Management
Covina, California 7,865 followers
Supporting children through and beyond a parent's cancer nationwide.
About us
Kesem is the leading national nonprofit supporting children facing a parent’s cancer. Founded in 2000, Kesem’s community consists of more than 5,000 volunteer college student leaders at over 130 college chapters across the country, providing year-round programs and services for children ages 6-18 at no cost to families. Its flagship program, Camp Kesem, is a week-long, sleep-away summer camp. Beyond camp, Kesem provides a continuum of touchpoints for campers and their families. Kesem is funded entirely by generous donations from individuals, foundations, and corporations. For more information on Kesem, please visit www.kesem.org, www.facebook.com/campkesem, and @CampKesem on Twitter and @Kesem on Instagram. Kesem - A child’s friend through and beyond a parent’s cancer.®
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http://kesem.org
External link for Kesem
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Covina, California
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2000
- Specialties
- Free Summer Camps, Year-Round Support, Leadership Development, and Civic Engagement
Locations
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Primary
440 N Barranca Ave
#2273
Covina, California 91723, US
Employees at Kesem
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Alicia Kabir
CEO at Kesem | Fearless Leader | Organizational Transformations
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Justin Shakespeare
Global Biotech Commercial Leader | Oncology & Rare Disease | Product & Portfolio Strategy | Global & US Launches
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Marianne Esolen LCSW R
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Pamela Hopkins, PhD
Founder at The Longbridge Collective
Updates
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The #KesemMagic continues! We're looking back at a warm-and-fuzzy-filled WEEK 7️⃣ at #CampKesem, when we welcomed hundreds of campers at eight incredible Kesem chapters from coast to coast... 📍Kesem at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 📍Kesem at DePaul University 📍Kesem at Mississippi State University 📍Kesem at Chapman University 📍Kesem at The University of Georgia 📍Kesem in Utah Valley 📍Kesem at Northern Illinois University 📍Kesem at the University of Cincinnati ...and where new friendships were formed and unforgettable memories were made. 💚 Has your family joined us this summer? Are you kids counting down the days until their own #CampKesem session? Share with us! We want to hear your thoughts and experiences in the comments below. And, if you know a family impacted by a parent's cancer: there’s still time to experience the #KesemMagic this summer. To learn more or register a camper(s) for a life-changing adventure in July or August, visit kesem.my.site.com now. ✨
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Did you catch the TODAY Show segment on caregiving youth? The story leveraged our signature data, 'Caregiving in the US' (in partnership with AARP) to highlight the staggering number of youth caregivers in America. A whopping 5.4 million kids are providing care for a parent with a chronic illness while juggling school🤯. By uplifting these stories, we can better understand and address the unique challenges faced by this growing community. Special thanks to the Today Show and Maria Shriver for spotlighting our data and American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY), Lorenzo's House and Kesem for their incredible work! Watch segment: https://lnkd.in/ex-9wsfG #YouthCaregivers #Caregiving #CaregiverNation
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We know that children facing a parent’s cancer have an increased likelihood of taking on adult roles at home, which often looks like serving as a caregiver during their parent’s cancer treatment. High school junior and Kesem at the University of Southern California camper Rocco, or “Tune,” has been caring for his mother, Danette, for more than 8 years during her cancer journey. We were honored to join the American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) and Maria Shriver on the #TODAYShow this week to share his story, and to highlight the critical recognition and resources needed to help the more than 5.4 million #CaregivingYouth like Rocco navigate these experiences. Watch the full #TODAYShow segment and learn how you can get involved by visiting kesem.org now. #YouthCaregivers #Caregivers #Caregiving #CancerSupport #CancerResources #AACY #Kesem #ParentsWithCancer #CancerSurvivors
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We know that children facing a parent’s cancer have an increased likelihood of taking on adult roles at home, which often includes serving as caregivers during their parent’s treatment. But these children, and the estimated 5.4 million #CaregivingYouth across the United States caring for a sick or disabled parent, are often overlooked and lack appropriate health and educational support. We were honored to join the American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) on the Today Show yesterday morning to share the stories of two young caregivers in our communities and to highlight the critical recognition and resources needed to help children navigate these experiences. 💙 #CaregivingYouth #AACY #Kesem #KesemMagic #CancerSupport #CancerSurvivors #ParentsWithCancer #CancerResources #YouthCaregivers #Caregiving #Caregivers
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I drink coffee and I know things | communications leader | award-winning journalist | 2x cancer survivor & advocate | authentic leadership
Kesem is magic. Kesem has done so much for my son as he continues to navigate the big emotions surrounding my two cancer diagnoses. Not just through summer camp but the year-round events and virtual groups that connect him with other kids who understand his life experience. Are you a parent with cancer? Are you looking for support for your child? Kesem is the answer. Want to know more? I’m a message away. #cancersurvivorship #ayacancer #parentingwithcancer #kesem #cancersurvivor #cancerstories #TODAYshow
ICYMI: two incredible young caregivers from Kesem and the American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) were on the #TODAYShow this morning! Their stories help highlight the critical support and recognition needed for the more than 5.4 million caregiving youth in the United States, including those caring for a parent with cancer. Watch, share, and help us spread the word. #CaregivingYouth #AACY #Kesem #KesemMagic #TODAYShow
4 resources for youth caregivers
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We are grateful to team up with the American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) to spotlight an often unseen population: young caregivers who support loved ones with health challenges. These remarkable young people received a national platform on the #TODAYShow with Maria Shriver yesterday morning, marking a crucial step toward greater recognition for #CaregivingYouth. Read more, watch the segment, and join us in the movement to expand critical resources and support for the more than 5.4 million #CaregivingYouth across the United States: https://lnkd.in/ex-9wsfG.
Caregiving Youth Shine on NBC’s TODAY Show with Maria Shriver: A National Spotlight Ignites Hope for Change | AACY & Kesem Boca Raton, FL – July 10, 2024 – Millions of young caregivers across the U.S. juggle the demands of school, extracurricular activities, and a critical but often unseen role: supporting loved ones facing health challenges. These remarkable young people received a national platform today on the TODAY Show with Maria Shriver, marking a crucial step towards greater recognition and support for Caregiving Youth. The American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) and Kesem, a leading organization for children of cancer patients, teamed up for this appearance. AACY and Kesem anticipate the TODAY Show segment will be a catalyst for a surge in recognition and support, potentially marking a turning point for Caregiving Youth advocacy. Across the U.S., an estimated 5.4* million children under the age of 18 years face unique challenges caring for family members, often lacking access to the crucial resources and support they deserve... *5.4 Million Caregiving Youth Data Source: Caregiving in the U.S. 2020 – AARP Research Report – National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP. Press Release Here: https://lnkd.in/e_3KR5Ga Watch the TODAY Show segment here: https://lnkd.in/ejJ-btwH Our team is working on expanding services and support for these young caregivers everywhere. We can't do it without the help of donors, partners, volunteers, and political leaders. Donate | Volunteer | Sponsor | Advocate | Affiliate | Get Involved | aacy.org
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Kesem reposted this
This morning, The Today Show featured the stories of two young people caring for their sick parents. One survey suggests that 16% of high schoolers and one-quarter of middle schoolers are engaged in caregiving in some capacity. The number of child caregivers, most common in Asian, Latino, and Black American families, is increasing as more people find it difficult to afford in-home care, according to experts. I'm proud to be part of Kesem and the support our programs offer to children caring for their parents through cancer. I hope you find this segment as inspiring as I do. https://lnkd.in/guTbTTRx
We’re thrilled to share that Kesem and the American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) will appear on the #TODAYShow tomorrow morning to share the stories of two inspiring young caregivers who are caring for their parents with chronic diseases or disabilities. 💙 Tune in at 8:12 AM in your time zone to help us spread awareness and show our support for the more than 5.4 million caregiving youth in the United States! Learn more and join us: https://lnkd.in/eMvJcFQq #CaregivingYouth #YouthCaregivers #Caregivers #CancerSupport #AACY #Kesem #KesemMagic #TODAYShow
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Did you know that there are more than 5.4 million children and youth in the United States who are serving as a caregiver for a parent with a chronic disease or disability? Two special families from the Kesem and American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) communities were featured on the #TODAYShow this morning to share their stories and raise awareness about the critical recognition and support needed for youth caregivers in this country, who are often overlooked and underserved. Watch, share, and help us spread the word. 💙 #CaregivingYouth #AACY #Kesem #KesemMagic #TODAYShow
Child caregivers shine light on heavy task of tending to sick parents
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