Forest River Executive Joins Care Camps Board

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Care Camps is adding RV industry leadership to its Board of Directors with the hiring of Jason Hershberger, Forest River’s general manager of Sierra and Sandpiper brands.

The charity stated as the number of kids with cancer diagnoses has grown significantly over the years, many outdoor industry companies have partnered with Care Camps to encourage the healing ability of camping for kids. Although the need still outpaces funding significantly, new support from RV manufacturers and suppliers has helped Care Camps make “remarkable strides.”

“As Care Camps grows, it is important that our board and leadership reflect the industries and businesses that make our mission to help the kids possible,” Care Camps Board Chairman Wade Elliott said. “We are grateful that several major companies in the RV industry have become passionate advocates for this cause, and Forest River has been a champion in helping our kids get outdoors.”

Hershberger joined Forest River more than 20 years ago. He has been actively supporting Care Camps since the company began discussions on how to support the charity.

“Care Camps is quite a match for me because I love children and camping,” Hershberger said. “If my relationships in the RV industry could benefit these children, then I am happy to vigorously work for ways to improve their lives.”

Care Camps currently helps children and families facing cancer with more than 140 specialized oncology programs across North America, where kids can experience outdoor camping while receiving necessary medical treatment.

“Forest River made a groundbreaking commitment to financially support Care Camps with every unit it sells, and its leadership and employees have enthusiastically embraced this chance to give back as well,” Elliott said. “We are excited to welcome Jason to our team. We hope he is the first of several industry leaders to join our board and Advisory Council to actively support children with cancer getting the opportunity to find their smiles again.”

“Forest River has a passion for the great outdoors, and all of us are proud to support Care Camps so kids battling cancer have the opportunity to experience all the beauty that Mother Nature has to offer,” Forest River President and CEO Peter Liegl said. “Jason has risen to become a great leader within our company, and I know he will be an exceptional advocate for the kids. We are excited to have him join the Care Camps Board of Directors, to provide even more support from Forest River and the RV industry to this wonderful cause that helps kids fighting cancer and to experience the healing power of the outdoors.”

Companies interested in becoming a Care Camps partner are encouraged to contact (800) 431-0513 or [email protected].

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