Changing a Child’s Life

“I grew up in Compton. I have never forgotten the childhood experience of sitting day after day on the front porch during the summers wishing school would start back so that I would have something to do.

“This is why I try to give regularly to The Times Summer Camp [Fund]. I believe that just one positive experience can give children hope and motivation that may forever change their lives.”

TRIKKIA KEEL

Los Angeles

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Every year since 1954, readers and employees of the Los Angeles Times have sent thousands of needy children to camp through The Times Summer Camp Fund.

Because The Times absorbs the cost of the fund’s administration and Bank of America provides accounting services, all donations are used for camperships. The $22 million raised during the last 46 years has allowed more than 350,000 Southland children to enjoy themselves at summer camp. It costs an average of $125 for a child to spend a week at camp.

Please send your checks, made out to The Times Camp Fund, to: Times Summer Camp Fund, File No. 53401, Los Angeles, CA 90074-3401. Please do not send cash. All donations are tax-deductible.

Unless donors request otherwise, gifts of $25 or more are acknowledged each Tuesday in the Southern California Living section.