THANK YOU IS NEVER ENOUGH

Camp Rainbow Gold Builds A Forever Home

WORDS BY ELIZABETH LIZBERG

PHOTOS COURTESY CAMP RAINBOW GOLD

At Camp Rainbow Gold, we’ve spent more than 40 years serving Idaho’s children diagnosed with cancer and their families. Our work is made possible by the generosity of so many gifts—whether financial, in-kind services, or donated products. These contributions are the lifeblood of our nonprofit, enabling our camps to thrive and surrounding our families with love and support.

As I reflect on this summer’s camp season, I’m reminded of the immense impact that your generosity has. I wish each of you could see the joy that fills the camp—the laughter of children, the comfort families find, and the connections made that will last a lifetime.

In the last 18 months, we’ve seen incredible support through our capital campaign, securing Camp Rainbow Gold’s forever home—Hidden Paradise in Fairfield, Idaho. With 12 new cabins, an amphitheater, a health center, and more, your generosity has been nothing short of miraculous.

One incredible example is CBH Homes, which built six cabins in just three days with the help of 160 volunteers. This feat involved 1,128 trades, 200,000 pounds of lumber, a pallet of Red Bull, and an abundance of love. It was a true labor of the heart, and “thank you” will never fully capture our gratitude.

But “thank you” isn’t just something we say—it’s something we live. Every donation is a seed of hope that we nurture into something bigger. When a donor writes a check, it truly changes the lives of children who can laugh and forget their illness, if only for a moment. When volunteers give their time, it turns into cherished memories.

CBH Homes built 6 cabins in 3 days for Camp Rainbow Gold. With 107 crews onsite, over 160 volunteers, and 60 trade partner companies, the company, and Corey Barton himself, rallied to give back to an organization and community that means so much to the Treasure Valley.

Your gifts inspire us to work harder, reach farther, and dream bigger. They serve as a constant reminder that we are not alone in this mission. Our community believes in what we’re doing, and that belief is what keeps us going.

The truth is, “thank you” will never fully capture the depth of our gratitude. But I hope that you can see your impact in the smiles, the connections, and the hope that fill the camp. Your generosity hasn’t just secured Camp Rainbow Gold’s forever home—it has created a place where joy, healing, and community will flourish.

So while words may fall short, please know that your support matters more than we can say. You are a part of something bigger. Thank you!

With deep appreciation,

Elizabeth Lizberg

CEO/Executive Director

Camp Rainbow Gold