Meet the Johnson’s*
“Speaking to parents with children who have health challenges makes you feel you aren’t alone.” – Family Camp in the Cloud When Jamie, the youngest member of the Johnson family, …
Stories
Meet Charlotte
“IT FELT JUST LIKE CAMP WAS STILL HAPPENING!” When Charlotte’s brother Alex was just two years old, he was initially diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and then re-diagnosed at age six …
An Over The Wall Camper Story: Meet Matthew
After having a serious allergic reaction to egg at 10 months old, Matthew was diagnosed with having multiple complex allergies. As well as having various food allergies, Matthew’s reactions could …
“For me, seeing this transformation happen to 60+ children every camp is just incredible”.
Our CEO, Kevin Mathieson, tells us why he loves working for Over The Wall. “A number of years ago, after retiring from my first career, I was carrying out volunteer work when …
An Over The Wall Camper Story: Meet Evan
As a triathlete and an accomplished swimmer who often competed nationally, physical activity has always been a big part of Evan’s life. However, in 2019, when he was just 12, …
“I can’t think of anything we didn’t love!”
When Jessica was three years-old, she was diagnosed with type one diabetes. Treatment for condition meant that she was immediately required to begin injecting with insulin four times each day. …
“Camp in the Cloud was brilliant – absolutely brilliant.”
When Ariel was 11 years of age, she was rushed to hospital after experiencing a severe pain that her parents believed was appendicitis. It turned out that Ariel’s pain was …
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“Over The Wall could reach out and give them something so wonderful, when nothing else was available.”
13 year-old Aaron has multiple food allergies, meaning he must always carry an epi-pen for his safety. When Aaron is exposed to allergens, he has various reactions including breathing difficulties, …
Meet Rhianna – From Sibling Camp to Camp in the Cloud
When Rhianna was three years old, her brother Connor was born with multiple life-threatening food and environmental allergies as well as asthma, eczema, adrenal insufficiency, and keratoconjunctivitis. Connor’s illness meant that he required a great deal of care, which inevitably …
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“They say Disneyland is the happiest place on earth…”
Dear Over The Wall, Hi, I’m Rhianna. I’m seventeen, and I’m a camper. I am writing to tell you what you do for people, how you help, and to say thank you. I …
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