Help Us Make Camp Purple Live 2025 a Reality for Kids with IBD
CCNZ offers Camp Purple, a camp for children with IBD in NZ, providing a supportive environment that fosters lifelong friendships.
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Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, collectively known as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), are chronic autoimmune conditions that wreak havoc on the digestive system, causing debilitating pain and severely impacting quality of life. New Zealand has one of the highest incidence rates of IBD globally, and for children, navigating life with these conditions can be even more daunting. Missed school days, frequent hospitalisations, and social isolation become the norm.
That's where CCNZ steps in with Camp Purple Live, a New Zealand-based summer camp held annually to support children and teens aged 9 to 17 living with IBD from across the nation. For many, this camp is a first-time experience.
Camp Purple Live is not just a getaway; it's a lifeline. It fosters self-confidence, independence, self-esteem, resilience, and empowerment in attendees. For the first time, these kids get to meet peers who truly understand their daily struggles. They forge invaluable support networks and form friendships that last a lifetime, making them feel less alone in their journey.
Our next camp is scheduled for January 2025 at Camp Adair in Auckland. This camp is entirely free for attendees, made possible only through the generous support of our sponsors.
Your contribution, no matter the size, will help us ensure that Camp Purple Live 2025 becomes a reality for these incredible kids.
We urge you to watch our video from Camp in 2018: https://youtu.be/cprtJottLHk?si=biFlpDwVeiHBYnUP
About us
Our mission is to make lives more liveable for everyone in NZ affected by IBD. We offer information channels, education and support networks. We seek to enhance their capability to live in a hope-filled environment which will contribute to their happiness.
Use of funds
Funds will contribute to campers and volunteers’ attendance at Camp Purple Live 2025, covering many costs including their travel, accommodation, activities and catering costs.
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Latest update
🎉 Camp Purple Live 2025 Update! 🎉 4 February 2025
Camp was great! and we are just extending the closing dates until the end of the month. A new page for Camp Purple 2026 will be open soon!
Latest donations
Thank you so much for your support. The kids from Camp Purple Live 2025 have benefited immensely from your donation. Camp Purple touches the lives of everyone involved – from the campers and their parents to the volunteers. You are making a meaningful difference in so many people's lives. Thank you for choosing to support us!
Thank you so much for your support, Gerhard and Nuala. The kids from Camp Purple Live 2025 have benefited immensely from your donation. Camp Purple touches the lives of everyone involved – from the campers and their parents to the volunteers. You are making a meaningful difference in so many people's lives. Thank you for choosing to support us!
Thank you so much for your support, Sarah. The kids from Camp Purple Live 2025 have benefited immensely from your donation. Camp Purple touches the lives of everyone involved – from the campers and their parents to the volunteers. You are making a meaningful difference in so many people's lives. Thank you for choosing to support us!
Thank you so much for your support, Angie & Ricardo. The kids from Camp Purple Live 2025 have benefited immensely from your donation. Camp Purple touches the lives of everyone involved – from the campers and their parents to the volunteers. You are making a meaningful difference in so many people's lives. Thank you for choosing to support us!
Thank you so much for your support, The Jantke's. The kids from Camp Purple Live 2025 have benefited immensely from your donation. Camp Purple touches the lives of everyone involved – from the campers and their parents to the volunteers. You are making a meaningful difference in so many people's lives. Thank you for choosing to support us!
Who's involved?
