Media coverage of Camp Blue Skies
Interested in talking with founder Dick Sesler, executive director Kim Conroy, a camper, parent/family member/caregiver, or a volunteer? Email Crystal@CampBlueSkies.org. Photos and video (including B-roll) available upon request.
QUEEN CITY NEWS NOW
Founder Dick Sesler and his son, Brent, sat down with anchor Jason Harper of “Queen City News Now” for an interview about our record number of campers at our October sessions and the need for a record number of volunteers.
FOX 46 “GOOD DAY CHARLOTTE
As part of SHARE Charlotte's "Shop For Good" week, Page Fehling of Fox 46’s “Good Day Charlotte” talked with Camp Blue Skies founder Dick Sesler about how folks could help with supplies for our virtual camp activities. Thanks to Bank of America for its continuing partnership with SHARE Charlotte's annual #ShopForGoodCLT campaign. Check out our SHARE Charlotte profile and our Amazon wish list for Virtual Camp Supplies and Tools.
WCCB NEWS @ 10
Drew Bollea of WCCB, Charlotte's CW, shared the great news on Christmas Eve about Camp Blue Skies receiving a $25,000 donation from Belk. The Charlotte-based retailer selected Camp Blue Skies founder Dick Sesler as a Project Hometown Hero for creating camps for adults with developmental disabilities.
Founder Dick Sesler (from left), WBTV’s “QC @ 3” host Kristen Miranda, Carolyn and Elise Sampson of Reason To Bake Cookies.
“QC @ 3” on WBTV
“A camp for adults with disabilities is celebrating 10 years! A local company is partnering with Camp Blue Skies on a signature cookie to mark their anniversary.”
A screen-grab from The Dunstan Group’s blog. We’re so grateful to have them as a sponsor for our 10th Anniversary Jubilee Celebration.
THE DUNSTAN GROUP BLOG
The Dunstan Group has been on board with Camp Blue Skies from the very beginning. The Charlotte company provides T-shirts, water bottles, and more.
From left: “Charlotte Today” host Eugene Robinson, Suzanne Spantgos, camper Cat Spantgos, host Colleen Odegaard and founder Dick Sesler.
“CHArlotte Today” on NBC Charlotte
Camper Cat Spantgos and her mom Suzanne Spantgos joined founder Dick Sesler to talk about Camp Blue Skies on NBC Charlotte’s “Charlotte Today.”
Camper Tammy Hopkins (from left), Mekia Faulkner, an InReach caregiver, Camp Blue Skies founder Dick Sesler, and journalist Francene Marie.
THE francene marie show
Our 10th anniversary, the impact on campers and caregivers, and the Camp Blue Skies cookie were topics recently on The Francene Marie Show. The hour-long, weekly radio show airs on six Charlotte radio station: Country 103.7 FM, Fox Sports CLT, K 104.7, Kiss 95.1, Power 98 FM and V 101.9 FM.
From left: Elise Sampson and camper Carolyn Sampson of Reason To Bake Cookies, Good host Nick Harper and founder Dick Sesler.
FOX 46 "Good Day Charlotte"
Jason Harper of FOX 46 Charlotte interviewed founder Richard Sesler, along with Elise and Carolyn Sampson of Reason to Bake Cookies.
Brandbuilders podcast
The award-winning BrandBuilders Podcast by The Dunstan Group shares the story behind Camp Blue Skies.
HUMAN + KIND blog by katya Lezin
Author Katya Lezin interviews founder Dick Sesler about why it was so important to create a camp for adults with developmental disabilities.