Third-Place: Camp Patrick

Although Camp Patrick has only been in operation for two summers, the organization has already made a tremendous impact on the lives of those living with Spina Bifida and their families. At the free sleepaway camp held at Whispering Hope Ranch in Payson, children with Spina Bifida build confidence, try new things, increase their independence and forge friendships with other children. All campers can bring along one sibling to make the time away from home a little less intimidating. Camp Patrick is operated by volunteers and funded entirely through donations, so its three fundraising events—a September golf tournament, the Touch-a-Truck Family event in January and the annual gala in March—are critical to making the experience possible for all 75 campers and counting. camppatrick.com.