Youth Rally Presentation
Transcript of Youth Rally Presentation
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Youth Rally 2015 & Beyond
Living Independently for Tomorrow –
“You Are Not Alone”
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“Rally” is the premier opportunity for young people with a range of Bladder and Bowel issues to …
… learn … receive … grow ... adapt … have fun … make friends …. be themselves
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Youth Rally Committee (YRC), Inc. • The sole purpose of the YRC is to provide the
“Youth Rally Experience” to as many kids as possible.
• We are a non-profit 501c(3) organization • Incorporated in 2005 • All donations are tax deductible
• All donations go directly to the Youth Rally • No child is ever turned away for financial reasons
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Rally Goals
� Education � Medical Conditions � Self-esteem � Hygiene � Social Issues & Team Building � Making wise decisions as a teen � Preparing for High School
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• Networking • Confidence-building • Fun !
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Who can attend?
� Ostomy � Continent procedures � Bladder augmentation � Incontinence � Over 54 types of bowel or
bladder dysfunctions
Young people Ages 11 – 17 with:
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The Youth Rally has been successful thanks to the support from many sources…
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The Youth Rally Staff… � Program Director
� Medical Director
� CIT Directors
� Mentors
� WOC(ET) Nurses
� Special Counselors
� Registrar
� Photographer/ Videographer
� Transportation � Counselors
� Similar medical conditions Youth Rally Committee, Inc 7
� Many are former Campers
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An Inside Look at Youth Rally 2015
July 13th – 18th
University of Colorado, Boulder
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The 2015 Youth Rally Marks Our 37th Year
• 140 Campers • 17 Nurses • 44 Counselors • 10 Counselors-in-Training • 12 Administrative Staff
Campers came from throughout the United States Staff came from the United States, Canada & the UK
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Thursday -- Sunday
Dorm/Infrastructure Set-up Counselor & Staff Orientation
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Several Staff Members arrived on Thursday the week prior…..
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� Continuing Education � Policy & Procedure � Medical Information � Working with children
� Program Information � Theme integration
� Set up � Supplies � Offices � Rooms/Lounges � Crafts
A Full-day Counselor and Staff Orientation on Sunday…
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� Campers Arrive by Air & Car � Get Settled into Dorm Rooms � Yearbook Portrait � Hand In or Make Door Signs � Meet Individually with Rally Nurse � Free Time To Get Acquainted � Camper Orientation � Campus Rules
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Monday – Camper Arrival Day…
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Camper Arrivals…
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Opening Night Theme was “Stache Bash Casino Fun”
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Rally Tuesday -- Morning: Medical Education Session Group Discussion Sessions Afternoon: Free Time on Campus Evening: Motivational Speaker
Ice Cream Social
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Medical Education Session • Medical Conditions • Self-image • Understanding
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Group Discussions by Diagnosis… • Campers break into small groups
• Grouped by diagnosis • Counselors facilitate
• Join the group with their own diagnosis
• Can relate to campers • Nurses lead groups
• Answer questions regarding conditions • Keep group in order and running
smoothly
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Group Discussions by Diagnosis & Management
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• Chronic Bowel Obstruction
• Alagille & Byler’s Syndrome
• Post Urethral Valves
• GI Dysmotility
• Short Bowel Syndrome
• Polyposis Syndrome
• Duplicate Renal System
• Neurofibromatosis
Rally Camper Diagnosis…
• Anal Rectal Malformation
• Crohn’s Disease
• Cloacal Exstrophy
• Spina Bifida
• Bladder Exstrophy
• Hirschsprung’s Disease
• Ulcerative Colitis
• Neurogenic Bowel and/or Bladder
Youth Rally serves over 54 Diagnosis of Bowel & Bladder disorders
Here is a partial list:
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Free Time Activities
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Motivational Speaker Jen Bricker
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Ice Cream Social !
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Rally Wednesday -- Morning: Fitness Center Afternoon:
Self-esteem Sessions Evening:
Laser Light Show Speaker: Sean Ahrens, Crohnology.com
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Fitness Morning…
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Self-Esteem Sessions
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Fiske Laser Light Show!
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Sean Ahrens,Crohnology.com
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Rally Thursday Field Trip to Elitch Gardens
in Denver
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Field Trip Elitch Gardens
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Field Trip Elitch Gardens
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Rally Friday -- Morning: “Thank You” Notes and Evaluations
Camper Talent & Fashion Show Afternoon: Free Time & Beauty Shop Evening: Rally Dance and Graduation
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“Thank You” Notes & Evaluations
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Rally Has Talent & Style!
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Rally Has Talent & Style!
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Rally “Beauty Shop”
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Rally Dance and Graduation
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Rally Dance and Graduation
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Saturday -- Departures
Until Next Year!
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Feedback comes in many ways…
We receive letters, e-mails and Facebook comments
from Campers and Parents throughout the year…..
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Feedback is Important…
The Youth Rally staff is continually updating our programs and
approach so that we can remain responsive to Camper needs
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“……..I had never flown alone before, or gone somewhere without knowing someone.… I cried a little on the plane ride there. Once off the plane, I saw a Rally shirt and was able to breathe a little. The Counselor was there to lead the way. As soon as I got on the bus…I saw the white "YOU ARE NOT ALONE" bracelets, I knew I was safe and going to have a good time. That one little thing just about made me cry. The whole week helped me to become more confident and independent. Thank you Rally! I can now say I am well. If one is not emotionally healthy, it’s more difficult to be physically healthy. I hope to be a CIT this coming year…”
Excerpted Facebook Comment from a new Camper….
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More Camper Comments… “I had the time of my life at Rally… All the friends I met at Rally really helped me (emotionally)…I would never be so happy with myself until I went to Rally. Thank You to everyone!!”
“Rally is the best thing that ever happened to me with my medical things…It gave me the confidence to do what I want in life ... taught me that I can do more than I thought I could…”
“I just want to thank everyone for the time I had….it changed my life. I came back a whole different person. My mom couldn't believe the new me. I told her that I didn't care what people thought of me anymore. I am who I am, and I can't change that, and I wouldn't change it either. “
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Parents’ Comments… “I did want to take a minute to thank you and the rest of the amazing staff at the Youth Rally. Since this was our first year joining the group, we did not know what to expect....I must tell you on behalf of my husband and myself a big “Wow!” goes out to all of you…”
“Our daughter is having such a great time and I just want to thank you for that. I know how much hard work goes into Rally on your end. You really do make a difference -- not just the kids lives, but the parents as well. It's really hard for some of us to let go of our kids and "turn it over".
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Feedback about how we stay in touch during Rally… “It has only been 24 hours but I can see by the video, as well as the feeling in my soul, which says my son is in great hands with all of you. I look forward to tomorrow's video.”
“I forgot to thank you for the wonderful advantage you all supplied the parents with by letting us see what a good time the kids were having everyday…seeing our daughter having so much fun and smiling and laughing…I haven't been able to see that for a long time.”
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Youth Rally 2016 will be in Seattle, Washington
July 25th - 30th 2016
University of
Washington
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How You Can Help… � Send your child � Tell others about Youth Rally � Sponsor an individual camper � Direct donation --
� Mail a check: Youth Rally Committee 949 Chestnut Oak Drive
St. Charles, MO 63303
� Website PayPal: www.youthrally.org
� Facebook Cause: http://apps.facebook.com/causes/12255?m=0a5478f4&recruiter_id=4771532
You can make a difference
in the life of a child
Youth Rally Committee
949 Chestnut Oak Drive
St. Charles, MO 63303
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Our Web Address
www.youthrally.org
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Thank You!
On behalf of Campers,
Counselors & Nurses
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Questions?