There is an estimated population of over 5 million children in the United States who have lost a parent to cancer, have a parent undergoing cancer treatment, or whose parent is a cancer survivor. In the heart of Maryland's Eastern Shore is Camp Keseem who serves kids who have been impacted by their parent's illness.
It is impossible to find a family who has not been affected by cancer somehow, so on this Road to a Better Community with WUSA9 we surprised Camp Kesem with $2,500!
15-year-old Omar Fulcar has been volunteering with different organizations that support his community in Fairfax County. Moved by his dedication to helping others, we had a surprise for him.
New Futures prepares underserved young people in Washington, DC for rewarding careers through certifications, college degrees, and more. Inspired by New Futures' mission to change lives, Easterns wanted to help as well with a donation of $2,000 to support their Power On fundraiser.
As a part of "The Give" campaign with NBC Sports Washington, Easterns Automotive Group was honored to support the Laughlin Family Foundation in their fight to fund and advance the care and research of rare cancers.
