Kenny Anderson is a Victory Kid who loves telling people “Hi” in the grocery store. His dad, Andy, has watched him say “hi” repeatedly if the person doesn’t respond to him. Andy knows his son is just trying to make a connection.

While Andy doesn’t have trouble making connections with others, he knows that his son’s disability can stand in the way of friendships. Kenny can act out and doesn’t realize what he’s doing when he acts out.

“He just doesn’t know to connect,” Andy shared. “So I think that’s why he has trouble trying to build friendships with other kids his age.”

Andy knew he wanted to give Kenny a chance to enjoy fun activities and friendships with people who genuinely care about them. That’s why they signed up for a Victory Lane summer camp session this year.

This year’s summer camp session, funded primarily by your generous donations, happens in July at Mahoning Valley Christian Camp. Andy heard about the camp session through therapists at 321go Kids, the pediatric therapy clinic where he takes Kenny.

“When I initially found out about the camp, I was like ‘this is something I think he would enjoy doing,’” Andy noted.

Andy and Kenny are limited in what they can do together, and they are looking forward to building new friendships and participating in the activities at camp.

They got a taste of camp when they attended the recent Victory Lane pool party. Andy expressed: “I had a blast, and I know he did. He was super stoked. He didn’t want to leave.”

When Andy and Kenny attend their summer camp session, they’ll be matched with a Partner Family and a TIM (Teen In Mission). The group will spend time together, support one another, and find lasting connections. These connections are made possible by donors like you.

Victory Lane recently had a matching gift, which doubled donations so that more families like Andy and Kenny can attend camp and find new friends who accept them for who they are. The total amount raised so far is $17,353, $10,000 of which was DOUBLED for a total amount of $27,353. There is still time to give so that Victory Lane can reach even more families next summer. You can donate at VictoryLaneCamp.org/give.