More than 100 friends, volunteers and hospice staff attended a fundraising event recently at Fisherman’s Crab Deck in Grasonville that raised nearly $3,000 in support of Camp New Dawn, Hospice of Queen Anne’s annual grief camp for children and teens.

“We rely solely on community donations, sponsorships and fundraisers to offset the expenses associated with our grief programs for children and teens,” said Rhonda Knotts, HQA grief services coordinator and Camp New Dawn director.

Although the cost per camper for this 3-day, 2-night camp is more than $200, Hospice of Queen Anne’s only charges a $20 registration fee per camper. This ensures that every child who needs to attend camp may, even if they are unable to pay the registration fee; no child is turned away due to inability to pay.

To make a donation to HQA’s grief support programs for children and teens including Camp New Dawn, contact Kenda Leager at 443-262-4106 or emailkleager@hospiceofqueenannes.org.

Camp New Dawn is set to kick off on August 11 and continue through August 13 at Camp Pecometh in Centreville. Applications are currently being accepted for campers and adult camp buddies. For camper and volunteer information, contact Rhonda Knotts at 443-262-4109 or email rknotts@hospiceofqueenannes.org.

In photo: Camp New Dawn committee members and volunteers Debbie Bowden, left, and Ann Haddaway helped organize the Camp New Dawn fundraiser at Fisherman’s Crab Deck.