This March, 13 DGCKids packed their bags, said goodbye to their families, and headed to Camp Lakewood for the annual Mimi Fishman Adventure Camp, and the two days that followed were full of memories and firsts. Two Days of Adventure Over March 7–8, campers took on some seriously exciting challenges: 🧗 Climbing a towering outdoor…
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Shining Light Gala – Celebrating 75 Years of DGCKids!
See Event Details Saturday, April 18, 2026 Ameristar Resort and SpaExplore full event details on the Shining Light Gala page.
1 Ameristar Blvd.
St. Charles, MO 63301
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Volunteers Needed for Tandem Adventurers!
Are you an avid cyclist? Do you want to share your love for the sport? Tandem Adventurers is searching for additional volunteers for this growing program. – Any experience is welcome! – You can train to be a Tandem Captain and learn how to ride a tandem bike with an incredible DGCKid – You can…
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