
2020 Hearthstone Winner Michael Nieri Supports His Community in Any Way Possible
“The founder of Great Southern Homes may construct homes for his business, but builds up his community through his various charitable endeavors.” Including Camp Cole! Learn more about Nieri’s connection to Camp Cole: https://www.builderonline.com/design/awards/2020-hearthstone-winner-michael-nieri-supports-his-community-in-any-way-possible_o

The Law Office of Kenneth Berger Donates to Camp Cole
“As a law firm that serves catastrophically injured people, we believe whole-heartedly in Camp Cole’s mission and vision and the good that it will bring to the Midlands and the state of South Carolina. We are excited to see the Sawyer and Fawcett families’ dream come to fruition when they

Camp Cole’s Kelsey Carter makes The State’s 20 Under 40 Honorees
In these uncertain times, it’s only natural for us to worry about the future. For that reason, The State’s annual 20 under 40 recognition couldn’t be more timely. This is the 17th year that The State and thestate.com have recognized 20 people under the age 40 in the Midlands. The

Midlands Gives Spotlight: Camp Cole
In 2004, at the age of 11, Cole Sawyer lost his battle with cancer. Cole was an inspiration to those around him, and a huge fan of Carolina football. Some of Cole’s most cherished memories were at summer camp, where he could truly be a kid and connect with other

Camp Cole For People of All-Abilities to Open in Young Boy’s Honor
Watch the Video with WLTX: https://www.wltx.com/video/news/community/camp-cole-for-people-of-all-abilities-to-open-in-young-boys-honor/101-afaad7ca-bf69-4037-8502-7c114e68d4c9

Camp Cole on List of Developments Coming to Columbia in 2020
“Local nonprofit Camp Cole – a camp and retreat for children and adults with serious illnesses, disabilities and other challenges – announced they’ll break ground on a brand-new, $10 million state-of-the-art facility in April 2020. The Camp Cole campus, being built on 40 acres off Garners Ferry Rd., will have a medical facility, cafe, gym, swimming pool, amphitheater, enough cottages

Crafting a New Footprint: Camp Cole focuses on multiple medical challenges
Camp Cole was born of tragedy. When she was 13, Kelsey Sawyer Carter’s younger brother, Cole, succumbed to a year-long battle against a rare form of cancer. After 54 chemotherapy treatments, Cole Sawyer died at the age of 11. Before his passing, he touched the lives of many friends and family

Camp Cole begins countdown to construction for state of the art facility
“Camp Cole announced December 3 the countdown to construction for the state of the art facility for children, teens, and adults with disabilities, illnesses, and other life challenges. Camp Cole has successfully achieved the first milestone in its $10 million Shine On Capital Campaign. The organization has raised over $7

Kappa Alpha donates to Camp Cole
“Kappa Alpha Order at the University of South Carolina held its fourth annual philanthropy event November 1 and raised $24,500 towards Camp Cole. Over the past four years combined, the event has raised over $108,000 towards the cause.” Read More: https://www.thecolumbiastar.com/articles/kappa-alpha-donates-to-camp-cole/

Kelsey Sawyer Carter named November “Best Among Us”
“Kelsey Sawyer Carter is the co-founder and executive director of Camp Cole, a state-of-the-art facility coming to the Midlands that will allow children and adults facing serious illnesses and mental and physical challenges to enjoy one of childhood’s greatest pleasures – camp. Camp Cole was inspired by Kelsey’s younger brother,

Two families, one dream: to shine a light for others
The Fawcetts and Sawyers came together to make Camp Cole a reality for children and adults facing serious illness and other physical or mental challenges. Read More on pages 28-29: https://issuu.com/theitem/docs/lakeside_septoct2019_web2

Dick Dyer celebrates 50th anniversary, donates to Camp Cole
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Dick Dyer Toyota donated $100,000 to Camp Cole, a state-of-the-art facility being built in the Midlands for children and adults facing serious illness and other physical and mental health challenges. Read More: https://www.thecolumbiastar.com/articles/dick-dyer-celebrates-50th-anniversary-donates-to-camp-cole/

Making new memories of Summer Camp at Camp Cole – by lacing up your shoes
The memories made at summer camp tend to stay with us for a lifetime. Friendships that last years, memories of adventures in the woods, with animals, and even swimming for days. For many children, young adults, and even adults who suffer from cancer and other major health issues, those memories

Elgin Lights operator announces Christmas in July event to benefit Camp Cole
For 21 years, Elgin Lights has brought people together to celebrate family. For the last 15 years, it’s been in honor of an 11-year-old boy who left his family far too soon. This year, they’ll honor the same boy in a new way. This year will be the first for

USC’s Fraternities and Sororities Raised over $570K for Charity last semester, report says
“Fraternities and sororities at the University of South Carolina reported raising $571,572 for charity last semester, a new report shows. USC’s 13 sororities, which have nearly twice as many people as the fraternities, did most of the heavy lifting. The sororities raised 79 percent of the money for charity and

A Run with a Purpose
“On October 7, more than 120 runners descended on the future home of Camp Cole for a 5K trail run with a dual purpose— to raise money for the construction of Phase 1 of the camp and to increase awareness about the facility and its mission to help medically fragile

1st Annual Camp Cole 5k Trail Run and Walk
Be the Reason Other can Shine by joining Camp Cole at the 1st Annual 5K Trail Run and Walk. All proceeds go to building Columbia’s first overnight camp and retreat center for children and adults with disabilities, illnesses, and other life challenges as well as other purpose driven groups!

Camp Cole is a Gift to Last Forever
By Luke Hodges Deans Fawcett is on a mission, and she isn’t the least bit intimidated by the enormity of the charitable undertaking before her. “I really haven’t felt daunted,” the Columbia native says of fundraising for Camp Cole, the future Midlands retreat center for people dealing with serious health

The Backstory
Everything Has A Purpose
The story of Camp Cole started a long time ago.
It goes back to a friendship. One that no one knew would be so impactful. Stacy Sawyer and Deans Fawcett were sorority sisters; both Tri Deltas at the University of South Carolina. They would both graduate, get married, and have separate lives but would always…