From age 6
to 21, a span of 15 years in the late 70’s and 80’s, Craig
attended a Muscular Dystrophy camp once a week every summer
in a non-accessible environment. When he reached the age of
21, he was too old to continue attending camp. Disappointed,
his vision grew to include no age restrictions.
Craig passed
away in 1989. He was just twenty-two years of age. His sister’s
passionate devotion for this vision remains steadfast.
Through the years, a couple
of great camps have been made for the disabled, however, the
need for a camp facility dedicated just for severe physical
disabilities for children and adults is limited.
Either having a debilitating
disease and it becoming more progressive, or an injury resulting
in physical impairments; the result of being confined to a
wheelchair with possibly having respiratory devices is an
everyday challenge for so many. Camp Craig Allen will be built
around these user groups focusing primarily on physical disabilities
in adults, children and for their families.
With new technology for adaptive
equipment, advancements in medicine and environmental enhancements,
the disabled are living longer, and therefore their quality
of life should be improved.
Camp Craig Allen is dedicated
to honoring and proceeding with the visions of Craig Allen
Cruzan.
