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Woodforest Charitable Foundation donates $4,000 to Indian Summer Camp

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LOUISVILLE, KY – Woodforest Charitable Foundation makes a $4,000 contribution to Indian Summer Camp.

Unfortunately some kids are dealing with the curse of having childhood cancer.  In order to make that obstacle a little easier on both the children and their families, Indian Summer Camp offers campers the experience of a lifetime as well as the opportunity to grow, learn and build self reliance.

Indian Summer Camp currently operates an annual week-long summer camp for children aged 6-18, who are either currently undergoing treatment for cancer or have survived a childhood cancer.  Since 1981, volunteers from Indian Summer Camp have served well over 1,000 families affected by childhood cancer.  “The Woodforest Charitable Foundation and Woodforest National Bank are pleased to provide support to such an admirable cause,” stated Kim Marling, Executive Director/Vice President of Woodforest Charitable Foundation.  “It is extremely unfortunate when any child is diagnosed with cancer.  Indian Summer Camp provides these children with a loving environment and opportunities that every child deserves.”

For 29 years, Indian Summer Camp has been providing children with cancer the chance to take a break from their medical treatments, build friendships, and just be a kid again.  The Camp offers activities not easily provided at home or in medical institutions.  A full medical staff is on hand during the entire session in the event any of the children develop a need for medical attention.  Some campers even take their normal chemotherapy treatments in the camp's medical station.  No child is ever turned away if their family is unable to pay.

For more information about Indian Summer Camp, please call (502) 794-7103 or visit www.iscamp.org.

The Woodforest Charitable Foundation was created by Woodforest National Bank in 2005 as a direct result of its desire to support and invest in the communities in which it serves.  The Foundation is creating a legacy of commitment to those in need, enriching lives and communities through dedicated leadership and faithful administration by providing funding to qualifying 501(c)(3) charities.  For additional information regarding The Woodforest Charitable Foundation, call (832) 375-CARE (2273) or visit the Foundation’s website at www.woodforestcharitablefoundation.org.

Celebrating 30 years of service and ranked among the top earning banks in the United States, the Woodforest family of banks currently has assets of approximately $3.2 billion and services more than 850,000 customers with branches in excess of 750 throughout seventeen states:  Texas, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia.  For information about Woodforest National Bank, please call 832-375-2000 or visit the bank’s website at www.woodforest.com.