Delta Zeta's phllanthropic partnership with The Painted
Turtle camp \vas announced at the 47th National Conven-
tion. loining Delta Zela's other national philanthropy,
speech and hearing, the camp is a wonderfuladdition to
11.,g !sror:ti s alr"eady diligent philanthropic efforts' Delta
Zeta : "ands-cn rvork with the children of the Painted Turtle
illustr':ie: the Sorority's dedication to service and the vital
role :^ a: philanthropy plays in Delta Zeta tradition.
Trs ;3 n1.6 Turtle is an innovative medical specialty camp
:": iamily care center for children lryith ehronic and life-
:^'eatening illnesses. Carnpers and their families are given
th!s incredible opportunity free of charge because of
generous contributions from organizatlans such as Delta
Zeta. The camp, which is a part of actor Paul Newman's
Association of l-lole in the Wall Canrps, is e*nsidered to be
one of the finest multi-disease mediea! {a:T}p$ and far:rily
care centers in the world. Delta Zeta is proud to be a part of
an organization that makes such a differencE in the warld,
and is also proud of the Delta Zetas whc volunteer iheir
time and energy at the carnp to change ch!ldr*n': lives for
the hetter!
T?:ec Pals?ted Tur*}e
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f ENNA ARCARI, a member of the Xi Eta Chapter at
Northwood University, overcame her fear of flying just to spend
a week with the kids at The Painted Turtle. "l knew in my heart
that I wanted to be there, so I got on the plane by myself to do
this," she said.
Jenna volunteered during the Liver Transplant session from
,
July 5 - 11, 2007 Her main job was to make sure her campers/
little boys ages 7-'10, had the best week of their lives. She kept
the boys busy with a wide variety of activities such as swim-
ming, dancing, horseback riding, basketball, fishing, canoeing,
and arts and crafts.
She recalls that one of her most rewarding moments at camp
was helping one of her campers conquer his fear of swimming.
"He confided in me that he had a fear of swimming. The day
we went to the pool he was hesitant to even go near the water.
I decided to sit with him until he was comfortable, and by the
end of the swimming session, he was in the water. lt was such
an inspiring momentl"
Left, Brandi Coodman 12 with a camper during the session for children
with kidney disease, Right, Jenna Arcari EH with a camper during her
su mmer volu nteer session.
,ADE PALAZZOLA pl (Concord University) had an
extended stay at The Painted Turtle; she worked as a summer
tI
employee from lune until August. She was the Entertainment
Assistant and was in charge of planning and carrying out the
evening activities for the camp. Each day, Jade would plan
evening activities, like a campfire or carnival party, while
spending as much time as she could with the campers.
lade admitted that while one of the most challenging aspects of
camp was hearing about pain and suffering that the campers
had to endure on a daily basis, the way the children related to
each other was uplifting. "Everyone understood everyone else's
pains and pills, and it was in this sense that the campers'
illnesses made them normal here," she said.
She credits Delta Zeta for allowing the children to have a week
to feel like normal kids. "Delta Zeta is part of what makes it
possible for these campers to come to camp at no expense to
their families," she said. "The camp provides these children
with the opportunity of a lifetime!"
DELTA ZETA AND THE PAINTED TURTLE THANK ALL
OF THIS SUMMER'S DZ VOLUNTEERS!
Look for more volunteer spotliqhts in future issues of The LAMP.
(Alumnae are indicated by ther year of initiation
qfter thetr Creek chaPter name')
lenna Arcari !H, Northwood Universil,y
'Emily
Brown ::, North Ceorgia College and State University
Elizabeth Burch I!, North Ceorgia College and
State University
Katie Curleytlt, University of Louisville
Stephanie D'Amato 5O, [oyola-Marymount University
Brahdi Goodman fI, Eastern Michiqan University
Kiah Green EK'06, University of Wisconsin/Whitewater
Krystina Hall fI, North Ceoigia College and State University
Ashley Lambert ftl '03, Western Michigan University
Kelly iove 02, Loyola-Marymount University
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Ashiey Merrell '05, Loyola-Marymount University
=OMonsarito IO, [oyola-Marymount
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Tiffanv Paclick OH, Creiqhton Universitv
Delan'ey Sandoval f fl '0i3, Western Miihigan University
Diane Stecher l= '84, Delta Zeta NaLional Director
Colleen Ware EO, Loyola-Marymount University
Lisa Michelle White EE, North Ceorgia College and
State Universitv
Leslie Evans Williams E'96, National Philanthropy Chairman
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