COCA-I is strengthening the international community of camps for children with cancer and their families through networking, education, and advocacy since 1982. COCA-I member camps proudly served the needs of over 35,500 campers in 2014.

News from COCAcon 2019

2019 Northwestern Mutual Spirit of COCA-I Recipient

Joey Cavazos, Camp Discovery

Joey has been a part of camping for 30+ years, starting initially as a counselor and working his way up to the director level. As Director, Joey has expanded programs to include weekend retreats for families, including those that have lost children, and in-hospital camp programs. Joey is  a fun-loving, yet no-nonsense leader among the mostly-volunteer staff, and sets high expectations and helps volunteers and campers achieve them. Joey's tireless dedication to camp and the children and families, and on an even broader level to COCA-I and the children and families it serves, makes Joey incredible choice for this award