DAYS UNTIL CAMP HOPETÁKE 2024

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Camp Hopetáke

Hopetáke (ho-pa-ta-kee) is the Florida Seminole Indian Word for “Children”

Tampa Fire Fighters Local 754 in conjunction with Tampa General Hospital’s Burn Unit sponsors, organizes, and hosts a camp for children that have been seriously burned. We work as staff members and financially support the camp known as Camp Hopetáke. This summer camp is for previously burned children of all ages. Hopetáke gives these young victims from all over the state a chance to get together for a week long adventure in Tampa, Florida.

For many of our seriously burned children, coping with the social and emotional scars associated with their injuries can be overwhelming.

Hopetáke provides a safe and supportive environment for our kids to share their feelings and interact with one another in a non-threatening atmosphere.

They spend the week with other seriously burned children, nurses and staff from the Tampa General Hospital’s burn unit, and Local 754 Fire Fighters and Paramedics. Their week includes a wide variety of activities including:

Swimming • Bowling • Fishing • Games • Crafts • Movies

You can donate through PayPal, with Cash and Check. All are also appreciated.

Checks can be mailed to:

Tampa Firefighters Charity Fund Inc.
3116 N. Boulevard Tampa, FL 33603

For further information call (813) 229-7540

TAMPA FIREFIGHTERS CHARITY FUND, INC.

A special thank you to all the volunteers that give the gift of hope and friendship.

2024 Tampa Firefighters 5K- 13th Annual (runsignup.com)

What does the Tampa Firefighters 13th Annual Firefighters 5K event benefit?
100% of the proceeds of our Annual Pediatric Burn Survivor 5K/1 mile Fun/Run benefits Camp Hopetake,  a week-long summer camp we host in Tampa for previously burned children of all ages. This year we are celebrating the 30th year of this special camp!!

Camp Hopetake provides a safe and supportive environment for kids to share their feelings and interact with other young burn victims from all over Florida. The camp is free of charge to all the who attend. This non-threatening atmosphere allows them to enjoy activities including going to Busch Gardens, Universal Studios, Disneyworld, Adventure Island,  swimming, bowling, fishing, games, crafts, movies and more as they cope with the social and emotional scars associated with their injuries.

When & where is the race?
Sat., April 13, 2024

Tampa Firefighters Museum
720 E. Zack St, Tampa, FL 33603

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