MILWAUKEE, Dec. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- As the presenting sponsor of the 2018 Playoff Semifinal at the Rose Bowl Game®, Northwestern Mutual will have a camp-themed float, titled "Letting Kids Be Kids," in the 129th Rose Parade® that will feature childhood cancer survivors who experienced the joy of summer camp throughout their treatment journeys. In celebration of the float and featured riders in the parade, the Northwestern Mutual Foundation announced today a national contest where the public can help nonprofit camps that serve cancer patients and their families earn a $20,000 grant.
Northwestern Mutual recognizes the special role that camps play in the lives of children and families affected by childhood cancer.
Chris Serrano and Scott Cohen share a special bond. The pair will celebrate their unforgettable summer camp experience side-by-side on Northwestern Mutual’s 2018 Rose Parade® float.
Bennett Unger, childhood cancer survivor shares why camp has been an important part of his survivorship journey. Bennett and brother Boden will ride on Northwestern Mutual’s 2018 Rose Parade® float.
Mary Perkins, 14, is a childhood brain tumor survivor. Mary and Nina Freidline, 12, her cousin and best friend, share why they love camp. Duo will ride Northwestern Mutual’s float in the 2018 Rose Parade®.
Northwestern Mutual will have a camp-themed float, titled “Letting Kids Be Kids,” in the 129th Rose Parade® that will feature childhood cancer survivors who experience the joy of summer camp throughout their treatment journeys.
"Camp is a unique experience that isn't always accessible or available to children affected by childhood cancer," said Eric Christophersen, president of the Northwestern Mutual Foundation. "Northwestern Mutual is grateful for the role programs like these play in restoring patients' childhoods, and we're proud to provide the opportunity to help them earn funding that will make a difference in the lives of countless future campers."
Beginning today, the public is invited to visit NMCampVote.com to vote for their favorite of 10 pre-selected camps. These camps were selected based on their level of service to children and families affected by childhood cancer as well as the number of years in existence. Since 2012, Northwestern Mutual's Childhood Cancer Program has been committed to funding research and providing help for families during treatment, as well as supporting survivors and their families as they continue to live their lives beyond cancer.
The three camps that receive the most votes by January 7, 2018 will each receive a $20,000 grant. The grant awards will be used to deepen and expand opportunities for children and families with cancer to attend camp, providing future campers with invaluable experiences that can help restore the sense of childhood that can be lost during and following treatment.
For more information on the contest and to vote for your favorite camp, visit NMCampVote.com.
About Northwestern Mutual Foundation The mission of the Northwestern Mutual Foundation is to improve the lives of children and families in need. The Foundation has given more than $320 million since its inception in 1992 and is designed to create lasting impact in the communities where the company's employees and financial representatives live and work. We accomplish this by combining financial support, volunteerism, thought leadership and convening community partners to deliver the best outcomes. Our efforts are focused nationally on curing childhood cancer, and locally on education, neighborhoods and making our hometown of Milwaukee a great destination. Visit Northwestern Mutual Foundation to learn more.
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