Kesem

Don't miss your chance to donate-to-vote! 📸 🗳️ We are thrilled to celebrate the transformative impact of #KesemMagic during our second-annual Kesem Photo Contest, where $1=1 vote and all proceeds benefit children facing a parent's cancer. You can show your support by donating-to-vote for your favorite contest entries from a Kesem chapter or from a Kesem community member in honor of our 25th Anniversary! 💙 Voting is easy and just takes a few moments: 1. Visit the contest page at: https://lnkd.in/ekcYNqqq 2. Explore the contest overview and leaderboard 3. Select "view entries & vote" to browse photo submissions 4. Vote for your favorites by making a donation Photo contest winners will be selected based on the number of votes received and category submission criteria. Winning Kesem chapters and community member participants will be featured in a custom 25th Anniversary 2025 Kesem calendar, highlighted on our national social media platforms, and more! To view submissions, donate-to-vote, and learn more about our Kesem Photo Contest guidelines, visit https://lnkd.in/ekcYNqqq now! ✨

For 25 years, Kesem has been committed to creating supportive communities and transformative experiences for children who have a parent with cancer or have lost a parent to cancer. In that time, more than 200,000 student leaders, volunteers, donors, and supporters have joined us in creating meaningful moments and memories in the lives of more than 60,000 children and their families nationwide. Today, our sleepaway camp experiences, afternoon programs, and virtual meet-up offerings provide more pathways for these children and their families to create moments and memories that will last a lifetime. We continue to dream of a tomorrow where no child has to face a parent’s cancer. Until there is a cure, Kesem will be by their side, no matter what. 💙 On our 25th anniversary, we invite you to share in these special moments that have made us, and make us, who we are. Join us in celebrating Kesem today, Kesem forever, Kesem Everlasting. If you feel called today, you can make a gift in support of children facing a parent’s cancer and help ensure our 25th year is our best yet by visiting https://lnkd.in/eiwDZNrb. ✨ #KesemAt25 #KesemEverlasting

Today, we're extending a warm Kesem welcome to the newest member of our team, Brooke Argue-Brackett, aka Hoops! 🎉 💙 Brooke joined the Kesem team in July 2024 and serves as a Regional Program Coordinator, overseeing the Northern California region. Prior to that, Brooke served different roles in the teaching community, including a teacher, coach, and mentor. Brooke graduated from Wayne State University and studied Education with a comprehensive degree in Early Childhood Education. While at Wayne State, she created and managed the Love Your Melon crew, coached at the high school and collegiate level and served as a staff member at Mid-American Pompon, mentoring middle and high school athletes. Brooke is passionate about Kesem’s mission and the magic it creates for #KesemKids and their families, as it relates to her own experiences and commitment to supporting children and families facing a parent's cancer. She currently lives in Dallas, Texas with her husband and her dog, Rusty Rodeo. In her spare time, she loves to travel, listen to music, spend time with friends and family, and walk around the city. We're so glad to have you, Brooke! #KesemMagic #NewHire #EmployeeEngagement #RemoteWork #RemoteEmployees #RemoteEmployee #RemoteTeam #NonProfit #NonProfitLeadership #NonProfitTeam #NonProfitGrowth #EmployeeOnboarding #EmployeeWelcome #TeamBuilding

We're honored to share that one of the most common questions we receive is, "How can we help?" Writing a review on GreatNonprofits is a quick and easy way to make a huge difference in just a few minutes. 💚 Stories about Kesem from our community help us reach and make a greater impact for families facing a parent's cancer nationwide. Can we count you in? Learn more and get started now by visiting https://lnkd.in/epjmMynC.

Rock the donate-to-vote! 📸 🗳️ We are thrilled to celebrate the transformative impact of #KesemMagic during our second-annual Kesem Photo Contest, where $1=1 vote and all proceeds benefit children facing a parent's cancer. We received more than 200 special photo submissions from student leaders, families, alumni, volunteers, and more, and you can show your support by donating-to-vote for your favorite contest entries. Voting is easy and just takes a few moments: 1. Visit the contest page at: https://lnkd.in/ekcYNqqq 2. Explore the contest overview and leaderboard 3. Select "view entries & vote" to browse photo submissions 4. Vote for your favorites by making a donation Photo contest winners will be selected based on the number of votes received and category submission criteria. Winning Kesem chapters and community member participants will be featured in a custom 25th Anniversary 2025 Kesem calendar, highlighted on our national social media platforms, and more. To view submissions, donate-to-vote, and learn more about our Kesem Photo Contest guidelines, visit https://lnkd.in/ekcYNqqq now! 💚

ICYMI: Today is the LAST day to submit your photo for the Kesem Photo Contest 💙 a donate-to-vote contest celebrating #KesemMagic, where $1=1 vote and proceeds benefit children facing a parent's cancer. Whether you are a student leader, #KesemAlumni, camper, caregiver, Health & Wellness Team member, donor, or beyond, you can join us in commemorating this milestone by sharing cherished memories and moments that reflect the community we've built together. Read on for more! 📸 Kesem Photo Contest submission deadline: Sept. 20 📸 Kesem Photo Contest voting period: Sept. 23-Oct. 7 📸 Kesem Photo Contest winners announced: Oct. 17 Photo contest winners will be selected based on the number of votes received and category submission criteria. Winning Kesem chapters and community member participants will be featured in a custom 2025 Kesem calendar, highlighted on our national social media platforms, and more! We can't wait to see your photos, and to celebrate this important milestone together. Visit https://lnkd.in/eUb4Zxx3 for submission instructions, entry guidelines, and contest rules. Don't miss your chance to shine! ✨

Join Kesem for San Francisco Night Magic on Thursday, September 26, at Merchant Exchange Club! ✨ Featuring dinner, cocktails, special guests, and more, Night Magic brings our Kesem community together to support children facing a parent's cancer. While connecting with local luminaries during an unforgettable evening of #KesemMagic, you can help us provide free, life-changing programs and services to children and families who need us. You don't want to miss it! Learn more and purchase your tickets today: https://lnkd.in/eMHFJgVK

Did you know that behind recommendations from friends and families, reviews impact volunteering and donating decisions? You can help us raise awareness and support for our mission by sharing a review of your Kesem experience on our GreatNonprofits page. It takes just a few minutes to make #KesemMagic happen for children facing a parent's cancer nationwide. 💙 Learn more and get started now: https://lnkd.in/epjmMynC.

Join us in ushering in a new chapter of leadership at Kesem. CEO Alicia Kabir is departing after a seven-year tenure that spearheaded growth, innovation, and enhanced programmatic support and services for children and families facing a parent’s cancer. Under Alicia’s leadership, Kesem expanded its geographic footprint by 50% and delivered transformational experiences to more than 65,000 children nationwide. To facilitate a successful CEO transition, Alicia will continue as a Strategic Advisor. Kesem parent and former Board Chair Jay Stilwell has been appointed the new CEO of Kesem. Jay is an accomplished business and marketing leader with more than 25 years of industry experience. He first became involved with Kesem nine years ago when, after his wife's passing, he registered his daughter for Kesem’s flagship summer camp program, Camp Kesem, at Kesem at UC Berkeley. Jay later joined the Kesem National Board of Directors and most recently served as Board Chair since 2021. “I am honored to be selected as the next CEO of Kesem and to build on Alicia’s exceptional leadership,” said Jay. “As a parent of a Kesem camper, I have witnessed firsthand the confidence, resilience, and connection that Kesem programs create. As a former Board Chair, I know the strength of this organization, and I understand the opportunity to support more of the 5 million children in the US whose lives have been impacted by their parent’s cancer. My goal as Kesem’s new leader is to expand our impact, evolve and enhance our programs, and broaden our reach so more kids from all walks of life have access to the magic of Kesem.”

Have you had a meaningful Kesem experience? We'd love to hear from you. Share a personal review and make more #KesemMagic possible. 💙 ✨ Stories about Kesem from people like you help us make a greater impact and reach more children impacted by a parent's cancer nationwide. Learn more and get started now: https://lnkd.in/epjmMynC.