Boating to Support Local Non-Profit Organizations
Boyne Thunder is focused on making the world a better place and is proud to partner with two incredible local nonprofits that are doing just that. Camp Quality and Challenge Mountain are focused on supporting children with cancer and people with disabilities. We are happy to help them reach their fundraising goals and to support their mission through a fun weekend of boating!
Camp Quality
“Letting Kids With Cancer Be Kids Again”
Boyne Thunder is proud to partner with Camp Quality USA – Michigan, a local nonprofit dedicated to bringing joy, hope, and strength to children with cancer and their families through year-round camps, programs, and experiences.
Each year, nearly 500 children and teens in Michigan are diagnosed with cancer. Through laughter, friendship, and adventure, Camp Quality creates safe, fun, and empowering environments that nurture confidence, resilience, and emotional healing.
Camp Quality USA – Michigan hosts a week-long overnight Summer Camp and weekend Family Camp in Petoskey, as well as a week-long Summer Camp in Fenton. Beyond these cornerstone experiences, year-round events – including teen weekends, family events, camper reunions, and retreats – extend the magic of camp throughout the year. Every experience is designed to build connection and joy, supported by trained medical staff and compassionate volunteers.
Founded on the belief that a diagnosis of cancer should never define one’s childhood, Camp Quality helps children develop life skills, discover their potential, and simply be kids again. The organization serves the entire pediatric oncology community, fostering a culture where every child and family feels safe, included, respected, and valued.
Volunteer-driven and offered free of charge to participating families, Camp Quality depends on the generosity of donors, sponsors, and community events like the Boyne Thunder Poker Run to bring its mission to life.
Camp Quality USA Great Lakes Territory Director Liz Sawielski (314-789-8687)
Challenge Mountain
“Great Things Happen Together”
Challenge Mountain is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching and improving the lives of the mentally and physically challenged through outdoor recreation. This local Michigan charity offers skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, horseback riding, kayaking, cycling, and other outdoor activities; all adapted to meet the needs of individuals with various physical and cognitive disabilities.
Challenge Mountain’s programs and activities are available year-round and are designed to provide participants with a safe, fun, and inclusive environment. The organization is staffed by highly trained professionals and volunteers who are committed to providing the support and encouragement needed to help participants achieve their goals.
This organization aims to empower individuals with disabilities to reach their full potential, improve their quality of life, and foster a sense of independence and self-confidence. Challenge Mountain relies on donations, grants, and fundraising events like Boyne Thunder Poker Run to support their programs and services.
Challenge Mountain phone number 231-582-6966
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