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Celtic Healthcare Staff Members Make a Difference at PA Vent Camp

Several staff members from Celtic Healthcare recently participated in an activity-filled week at PA Vent Camp. Located at camp Victory in Millvale, PA, this camp is one of the few places in the country where ventilator dependent children can have a "camp experience" away from home or the hospital.

PA Vent Camp is always a week of new experiences for both campers and staff. "The camp not only brings a world of accomplishments and experiences to the children who attend, but it also brings a deep sense of gratitude to the team of individuals who help care for the children each year," said Tonya Miller, Regional Director for Celtic Healthcare and camp Activities Director since 1994, "I often receive notes of thanks from staff who express a deep sense of gratitude for the experience this camp gave them."

Children who require mechanical ventilation to breathe face amazing challenges each and every day and must develop a sense of trust that most of us could never imagine having for another human being. These children are not only are willing to trust camp volunteers with their lives for a week, but are also willing to try to new things such as wall climbing, playing sports and singing on stage - activities they would otherwise probably never have the opportunity to experience.

When Tonya Miller joined Celtic Healthcare, she was impressed by the support given to PA Vent Camp through Celtic Charities, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. Celtic Charities is committed to Celtic Healthcare's obligation of serving others and giving back to the community. Celtic employees Shelly Abeln, PT, Amy Coulon, PT, Nathan (son of Terry Pruett-Fisher, PT), Claire Bishop, Home Health Aide and Heather Baumgartel all volunteered their time and talents to make this year's vent camp a memorable experience for all.

"I have continued to be impressed not only by the support of Celtic Charities, but by the support of so many staff members," Miller said. Core values are at the center of Celtic's corporate culture and are clearly demonstrated in the employees' passion for community service and spirit of volunteerism.

Celtic Charities will be hosting their 5th Annual Golf Classic to benefit PA Vent Camp on Monday, August 16, 2010 at the Butler Country Club. Over 100 golfers are expected to participate in the classic, with many of Celtic's employees either golfing or volunteering their time for the day's events. As in past years, golfers will stay outdoors and participate in an abundance of extra activities, such as the putting contest and the pro's drive, with the chance to win over 90 wonderful gifts generously donated by vendor partners and Celtic employees. For more information regarding this event and how Celtic Charities is making a difference in the communities they serve, visit their website at www.celticcharities.org. For more information regarding PA Vent Camp please visit www.paventcamp.com.

Jul 13, 2010

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