build friendships that are based in service – friendships they can count on long past the end of the summer. A er the economic recession in 2009 Camp Sweeney’s special schol- arship fund was at a staggering low. In 2012, the Sweethearts for Swee- ney gala began as collaboration with Denis and Karen Boulle when close friend David Genever-Watling iden- ti ed the need to replenish the spe- cial scholarships for underprivileged children to attend Camp Sweeney. is year, over 140 patrons attended the event, helping raise more than
$210,000 to fund special scholar- ships for children with extraordinary nancial needs. “Camp Sweeney provides nancial assistance to any camper who cannot pay, but sometimes even this is not enough for children to attend camp,” said Dr. Fernandez, “the Sweethearts for Sweeney event at de Boulle allows us to bridge the gap for our families in greatest need.” Donors funded camper scholar- ships, and purchased rae tickets for rae items including a Men’s Rolex Watch provided by de Boulle.
“As de Boulle continues to grow in the Dallas and Houstons, we understand the importance of supporting our communityies. We proudly support Camp Sweeney and their mission to serve children with Type I diabetes,” said Boulle. Camp Sweeney opened in 1950, and has provided a positive turning point in the lives of more than 30,000 chil- dren. Camp Sweeney is regarded as one of the largest and most e ective diabetes educational facilities. Visit CampSweeney.org to learn how to help a child with diabetes.
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