In three weeks time I became a brand new person.
by Ashley

Dear Camp Shane,

Starting this letter has been rough for me. I know what I want to say but I am not exactly sure how to put my feelings into words.  This summer has been the best summer of my life and I will never forget it. That is all thanks to this wonderful camp and all the people who are involved with it.

In three weeks time I became a brand new person.  I am now happy in my body and a completely confident young lady.  I am truly happy in my own skin and I suppose that's all I have wanted all along. I realized now that I am home that my goal at camp was not to come home with a whole new body but was to come home with a whole new attitude about my body. 

The counselors and staff at camp have taught me that I am my own person and if I am happy that is all that matters. All the Camp Shane staff and campers became like a second family to me and I would do anything for any one of them.  I met people that I know will  be my friends forever. 

All this letter really is though is a thank you. I want to thank Camp Shane and everyone involved for making me who I am today. I plan on keeping my weight off and returning to camp next summer.  I hope that I can help others on their journeys to becoming happier and thinner people. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Your Camper,

Ashley O'Malley (age 14)