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The Cambria Post Issue 8

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“Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence.” — Calvin Coolidge

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IN THIS ISSUE: BUILDING A BETTER CAMP A NEW PERSPECTIVE MILITARY WALL OF HONOR THE FUTURE OF QUARTZ PROCESSING KBIS 2026 CELEBRATING 20 YEARS MEET THE PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE MEMBERS IN THE NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT 25 YEARS HIGHLIGHTS A QUARTZ QUEST

SUMMER

2026

08 Building a Better Camp, Together U S A & C A N A DA

HOW A DECADE OF PARTNERSHIP IS HELPING CAMP COURAGE SERVE CAMPERS OF ALL ABILITIES FOR YEARS TO COME BY SHELLY NELSON For children and

adults with disabilities, camp is more than a destination—it’s a place of independence, belonging, and joy. At True Friends Camp Courage, those experiences come to life every day: through shared meals, endless outdoor activities, meaningful new friendships, and medical care that so many campers rely on. Over the past decade, Cambria has had the privilege of supporting that mission—not by changing what Camp Courage is, but by helping make it more accessible, inclusive, and comfortable for everyone who uses these incredible facilities. That commitment recently reached a significant milestone with the donations from the Camp Cambria® Foundation to support the construction of the Cambria Recreation Center, a new $17.7

The Cambria Recreation Center opened in spring 2026. The 26,600-square-foot building is strategically designed to be fully accessible for kids and adults with disabilities.

million year-round facility designed to serve campers of all abilities. The Camp Cambria Foundation was the largest private donor, contributing $2.5 million to overall construction.

A SPACE DESIGNED FOR ACCESSIBILITY Located at Camp Courage in Maple Lake, Minnesota, the new Cambria Recreation Center replaces a

50-year-old pool and gymnasium building that was beyond repair yet critical to serving campers. The new STORY CONTINUED ON PG. 8 >>

A New Perspective JASON CAMPBELL’S JOURNEY THROUGH A SUDDEN DIAGNOSIS, LIFE-THREATENING COMPLICATIONS, AND A RENEWED FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS MOST BY LIZA HANSON On October 20, 2025,

Jason & his family celebrating Christmas 2025 together. (Pictured, left to right: Tristan, Katrina, Jason, Natasha, Isabelle, Caleb)

what began as a seemingly routine illness quickly turned into something far more serious. Within 24 hours, Jason Campbell, Executive Vice President of Human Resources, learned he had stage 4 gastrointestinal cancer—a diagnosis that came

without warning and without the typical signs people often associate with serious illness. At the time, Jason was 44 years old, active, and health-conscious. He exercised regularly, taught fitness STORY CONTINUED ON PG. 4 >>


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