Memorial Funds

Donating to the Memorial Funds

Memorial funds allow family and friends to help leave a lasting legacy for Camp Sunshine in the name of their departed loved ones. Doing so allows Camp Sunshine to broaden its reach to even more individuals with disabilities, while honoring someone in their passing. We welcome you to consider creating a memorial fund for Camp Sunshine and appreciate any donations to these existing funds. If you wish to donate to one of these memorial funds, there are two ways you may do so.

1. If paying by mail, please make checks payable to Camp Sunshine and designate the specific fund to which you would like to contribute (Please list the name of the memorial fund) in the memo section.
   
   Checks may then be mailed to:
   
   Camp Sunshine, Inc.
   PMB 200
   430 E. 8th Street
   Holland, MI 49423
   
   
2. 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!

Camp Sunshine Mourns Loss of Chad Daniel Bradbury, 24

Chad Daniel Bradbury, age 24, of Holland, died Thursday, September 29, 2011.

Chad moved to Holland as a young child. He was a graduate of West Ottawa in 2005. At West Ottawa, he was involved with hockey, baseball and golf. Chad received his associate's degree in business from GRCC and recently his bachelor's degree from Western Governor's University. On Oct. 1, 2011, Chad was going to marry the love of his life.

Surviving are parents; Daniel and Laura Bradbury, of Holland; sister, Chelsea Bradbury and fiance Kyle Dykstra, of Holland; Chad's bride, Samantha Stille, of Holland; grandparents, Bob and Sue Miller, of Marysville, Gene and Connie Bradbury, of Port Huron; great-grandparents, Russell and Rita Johnston, of Centerline; great-grandmother, Margaret Bradbury, of Port Huron; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011 at Christ Memorial Church. Officiating was the Rev. Johnathan Brownson. Visitation was Monday, Oct. 3 in the chapel at Christ Memorial Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Camp Sunshine. Arrangements were by the Mulder Chapel, Dykstra Funeral Homes Inc. 188 West 32nd St.

The Holland Sentinel 10/02/2011, Page A05

We are grateful that Chad's family chose Camp Sunshine as the memorial.

Samantha Stille and Chad Bradbury

Camp Sunshine Lost a Wonderful Counselor in Jeffrey Christensen, 21

On Monday, December 14, 2009, Camp Sunshine lost a wonderful counselor, Jeffrey Christensen. Our sympathy goes out to Jeff's parents and his brother Chad, who also is a Camp Sunshine counselor. These words were written by his family:

"Jeff Christensen, age 21, loved helping others and held a special place in his heart for people with special needs. As a Camp Sunshine counselor, Jeff had a way with the campers that was remarkable for such a young man. Working with the campers drew Jeff in and they truly inspired him. He loved camp every year where the smiles were contagious and where he could share his quiet faith simply be being the loving individual that he was.

Although he volunteered there to give his time and talents, Jeff received so much more in return and was a better person for it."

We are grateful that Jeff's family chose Camp Sunshine as the memorial.

Sunshine Camper and Jeff Christensen