Donating to the Endowment Funds
The Holland Zeeland Community Foundation manages the endowment funds for Camp Sunshine. These include the Camp Sunshine Endowment Fund, The Lana Antvelink Endowment Fund and the John Bouwman Endowment Fund. For more information about the Holland/Zeeland Community Foundation please click
here.
If you would like to make a donation to any of the endowment funds, there are two ways to do so. You may either donate online using PayPal and a credit card or by sending a check by mail.
- If paying by mail, please make checks payable to: Community Foundation of H/Z and designate the specific fund to which you would like to contribute (Camp Sunshine Endowment, John Bouwman Endowment or Lana Antvelink Endowment) in the memo section.
Checks may then be mailed to:
Community Foundation of Holland/Zeeland
70 West 8th St
Suite 100
Holland, MI 49423
- If paying online, the payment instructions are as follows:
- Click the donate button for the fund to which you would like to contribute.
- Enter the amount you wish to donate and click "Update Amount."
- If you already have a Paypal account you may login to finalize your donation.
- If you do not have a Paypal account click the "Continue" button under "Don't have a Paypal Account."
- Please follow the instructions to complete your transaction.
- Submit your donation.
- Thank you for your contribution!
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Camp Sunshine Endowment Fund
The Camp Sunshine Endowment Fund allows us to further the mission of Camp Sunshine by providing funding for scholarships, some operating funds, and other financial needs well into the future by creating a lasting account that supports the camp through its financial dividends. These funds, well invested, will produce funding for the future and support the advancement of the Camp Sunshine mission.
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Lana Antvelink - March 6,1969 -- March 14, 2002
Lana Antvelink attended Camp Sunshine from it's beginning in 1983. For the next almost twenty years, once her birthday was over on March 6, she would begin the countdown until Camp Sunshine, which was usually held in August. She was once asked, "What is your favorite thing about Camp Sunshine?" She answered " I can't think of one thing because I like everything!"
When Lana was at camp, her parents knew that she was being cared for and loved by the staff and counselors who serve on a one to one ratio with each
special camper. The Camp Sunshine volunteers are there because of their love for these special individuals. Lana was loved for who she was, her abilities were important not her disability.
One of the highlights of her week was the Talent Show, when each camper could do what they liked best. Lana loved to dance.....and she was free to dance without her mother there to inhibit her. As it became more difficult for her because of her heart problems, the staff would still let her dance but would limit her time.
Contributions to the Lana Antvelink Endowment Fund will help others that love Camp Sunshine, like Lana did, go to Camp Sunshine each year.
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Lana Antvelink
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John Bouwman - May 21, 1948 -- September 26, 2006
John was born May 21, 1948 to John and Bertha
Bouwman in Holland, Michigan. In 1953, the Children's
Retreat and Training School opened for children with
disabilities in Cutlerville. At the age of five, John
began his first year of schooling. He attended this
excellent school until the age of eighteen and then
worked at a sheltered workshop on the Pine Rest campus
for a couple of years. Once the State of Michigan
required public education for all people with disabilities
until the age of twenty-six, John began education
at the West Ottawa Schools. He loved school, and
couldn't wait for Mondays and another week with his
teachers and friends.
At twenty-six years of age, John began his work career
at Kandu Industries in Holland. Each day was a special
day for John as he loved his work and people with
whom he worked. When John was diagnosed with
Alzheimer's the summer of 2004, he still was able to
attend Camp Sunshine. It was a difficult time for him
but he would not give up.
John had a full and happy life and took great pleasure
in playing such an active role. He loved people and
made no distinctions. He loved Jesus, and his life was
a testimony to this unconditional love. He is now free
from the Alzheimer's disease, and lives now and forever,
as he always did, in the fullness of God's love.
This fund is being established in memory of
John G. Bouwman who was a Camp Sunshine camper
for twenty two years. John loved Camp Sunshine and
yearly pointed toward this time in his life. His family is seeking to establish an initial $10,000 Endowment Fund to be located in the Community
Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area.
This dedicated fund will provide scholarships and special
camp events so that others can experience what
John came to value so deeply. It is hoped that many
other campers will come to know and love Camp
Sunshine because of the gifts provided from the John
G. Bouwman Camp Sunshine Endowment Scholarship
Fund.
John loved special events. Elephants, horses, talent
shows, themed character appearances, dancers, and
many other events were all part of the cherished memories
of Camp Sunshine. This Endowment Fund will
help finance the special events that create the excitement
of such unique experiences and opportunities at
Sunshine.
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John Bouwman
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