CAMPQUEST 5K Walk to Benefit The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp

The annual CAMPQUEST Walk is hosted by the Worcester Public Schools and is in honor of longtime Worcester Public Schools teacher, Donna Quitadamo. It is open to the public and the event will include music, raffles and entertainment.

An elementary teacher for 41 years, Miss Quitadamo spent 30 years working for the Worcester Public Schools.  She shared her passion for Camp with many of her students and their families who became inspired to embark on various fundraisers and collected much needed items for Camp and the children that it serves.

“While learning about Camp, my students displayed a great deal of empathy as they became aware of the challenges that other kids face. They also realized that Camp is more than a place where sick kids could have fun-it’s a program that heals their spirit! It provides fun-filled experiences defined by laughter, acceptance, and compassion! Now, many area students whose hearts have been touched by Camp are trying to touch the hearts of others by rallying community support for the 3rd annual CAMPQUEST.”

Founded in 1988 by Paul Newman, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp provides “a different kind of healing” to more than 20,000 seriously ill children and family members annually-all completely free of charge.  For many of these children and families, Hole in the Wall provides multiple Camp experiences throughout the year at the facility in Ashford, Connecticut, in more than 40 hospitals (including Umass Hospital in Worcester) and clinics, directly in Camper homes and communities, and through other outreach activities across the Northeast.

The first two walks collectively raised over $26,000 for The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. This year's goal is $20,000!

Register online at missqCAMPQUEST.com.