Pediatric Pain Warriors

06/26/2025

And that's a wrap! The Fourth Annual Pediatric Pain Warrior Family Summer Camp is officially complete. In our last day and a half, there were activities. There were games. There was a birthday celebration for Casey Cashman, our Director of the Pediatric Pain Warrior Program. There was a giveaway of products donated by our incredibly generous in-kind sponsors. There was a farewell pool luau (the rain cleared just in time!).

There's no way to truly describe camp other than life-changing. Children and families who navigate the relentless and often-lonely challenges of chronic pain found community, understanding, and validation among others walking the same path.

In the words of some of our camp children and families today:

"At camp, when you can't do things, you just can't and it's OK. And when you can, you kill it, you know?"

"This camp makes me feel like I have permission to use my wheelchair, and I could do things that were impossible."

Thank you to the families who are the reason for everything we do. Thank you to the Morgan's Camp staff, U.S. Pain volunteers, and sponsors who make this incredible week possible.

We can't wait to see what next year brings!

06/25/2025

Day 2 of camp! Our camp families had another full day of making friends, making memories, and conquering their fears. Zip lines were zipped, rock walls were climbed, pools were floated, horses were brushed, obstacle courses were tackled, crafts were made, bulls-eyes were hit. Every day brings more firsts, more beautiful moments, and more connections. Stay tuned for Day 3!

06/24/2025

Our first full day of the Fourth Pediatric Pain Warrior Family Summer Camp is in the books! More than 50 new and returning families joined us in San Antonio for five days of adventures, memory-making, and finding acceptance and support.

Today, campers started the day off with movement and laughter at water aerobics. They learned how to communicate with horses and ran them through drills, and learned how clouds are made at the education outreach center. They visited the nature center to interact with a speedy tortoise named Koopa, a friendly arm-licking ferret named Panda, and an earless, attitude-filled goat named Tootsie.

They opened up about their experiences in support groups and reminded each other that they're not alone. They learned about the importance of parental self-care and heard two young pain warriors' stories in educational sessions. They banded together in groups to compete in a family game night. They're strengthening previous connections, making new ones, and learning more about each other and themselves.

We're so excited to see what else the week brings!

06/16/2025

Our Director of the Pediatric Pain Warriors- Casey Cashman!

06/13/2025

Truck is rolling out! Everyone better leave extra space and a lot of it! Next stop San Antonio!

05/18/2025

Please take a couple minutes and complete this survey. We need the voices of our Pediatric Pain Warriors heard!

U.S. Pain Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to serving those who live with conditions that cause chronic pain, as well as their caregivers and care providers. Learn more.

05/05/2025

🎉 Calling all kids and teens living with chronic pain! 🎉

If you’re between ages 8 and 17 and live with chronic pain, we want to hear from YOU! Take our “Growing Up With Pain” survey today.

You matter, and what you share will help us build better programs, tools, and support for young people living with pain.

👉 Parents and caregivers: Please encourage your kids to take the survey — and spread the word to others who might want to join in!

⏳ The survey’s only open for a little while, so don’t miss your chance!

🔗 Click the link to take the survey and be part of something that makes a real difference.

https://uspainfoundation.org/growingupwithpain/

U.S. Pain Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to serving those who live with conditions that cause chronic pain, as well as their caregivers and care providers. Learn more.