Meet Cameron: This Resilient Toddler Taught Us About the Power of Community at the 3M Open
At the recent 3M Open charity tournament, two-year-old Cameron Olson stole the show on the 18th green. Cameron, who relies on an oxygen tank due to a rare respiratory condition called Children's Interstitial Lung Disease (chILD), specifically Neuroendocrine Cell Hyperplasia of Infancy (NEHI), demonstrated resilience and joy while putting.
Cameron's parents, Kelsey and Dexter Olson, faced numerous challenges during his diagnosis and treatment. In response, they launched the CamO Fund to support families affected by chILD and raise awareness. The 3M Open Charity Challenge raised over $100,000 for the University of Minnesota Foundation, providing a platform for the CamO Fund.
Kelsey, whose father is a long-time 3M employee, expressed gratitude for the company's support and the community's involvement. The event showcased how the 3M Open extends beyond golf, embodying the spirit of 'Golf That Matters'.
Durante il recente torneo di beneficenza 3M Open, Cameron Olson, di due anni, ha rubato la scena sul green del 18°. Cameron, che dipende da una bombola d'ossigeno a causa di una rara condizione respiratoria chiamata Malattia Polmonare Interstiziale nei Bambini (chILD), in particolare Ipoplasia delle Cellule Neuroendocrine dell'Infanzia (NEHI), ha dimostrato resilienza e gioia mentre puttava.
I genitori di Cameron, Kelsey e Dexter Olson, hanno affrontato numerose sfide durante la diagnosi e il trattamento. In risposta, hanno lanciato il CamO Fund per supportare le famiglie colpite dalla chILD e sensibilizzare l'opinione pubblica. La 3M Open Charity Challenge ha raccolto oltre 100.000 dollari per la Fondazione dell'Università del Minnesota, fornendo una piattaforma per il CamO Fund.
Kelsey, il cui padre è un dipendente di lunga data della 3M, ha espresso gratitudine per il supporto dell'azienda e il coinvolgimento della comunità. L'evento ha messo in mostra come il 3M Open vada oltre il golf, incarnando lo spirito di 'Golf che Conta'.
En el reciente torneo de beneficencia 3M Open, Cameron Olson, de dos años, robó el espectáculo en el green 18. Cameron, que depende de un tanque de oxígeno debido a una rara condición respiratoria llamada Enfermedad Pulmonar Intersticial Pediátrica (chILD), específicamente Hiperplasia de Células Neuroendocrinas de la Infancia (NEHI), demostró resiliencia y alegría mientras hacía sus putts.
Los padres de Cameron, Kelsey y Dexter Olson, enfrentaron numerosos desafíos durante su diagnóstico y tratamiento. En respuesta, lanzaron el CamO Fund para apoyar a las familias afectadas por chILD y crear conciencia. El 3M Open Charity Challenge recaudó más de 100,000 dólares para la Fundación de la Universidad de Minnesota, proporcionando una plataforma para el CamO Fund.
Kelsey, cuyo padre ha sido empleado de 3M durante mucho tiempo, expresó su gratitud por el apoyo de la empresa y la participación de la comunidad. El evento mostró cómo el 3M Open va más allá del golf, encarnando el espíritu de 'Golf que Importa'.
최근 3M 오픈 자선 토너먼트에서 두 살 된 카메론 올슨이 18번 홀 그린에서 모든 시선을 사로잡았습니다. 카메론은 소아 간질성 폐질환(chILD)이라는 희귀 호흡기 질환으로 인해 산소통에 의존하며, 특히 유아 신경내분비 세포 과형성(NEHI)를 앓고 있습니다. 그는 퍼팅을 하면서 강인함과 기쁨을 보여주었습니다.
카메론의 부모인 켈시와 덱스터 올슨은 아들의 진단과 치료 과정에서 수많은 도전에 직면했습니다. 이에 그들은 chILD에 의해 영향을 받은 가족들을 지원하고 인식을 높이기 위해 CamO Fund를 발족했습니다. 3M 오픈 자선 챌린지는 미네소타 대학교 재단을 위해 10만 달러 이상을 모금하며 CamO Fund를 위한 플랫폼을 제공했습니다.
켈시는 자신의 아버지가 3M에서 오랫동안 일해 온 직원이라고 언급하며 회사의 지원과 지역 사회의 참여에 감사를 표했습니다. 이 이벤트는 3M 오픈이 골프를 넘어서 '의미 있는 골프(Golf That Matters)' 정신을 구현하고 있음을 보여주었습니다.
Lors du récent tournoi de charité 3M Open, Cameron Olson, âgé de deux ans, a volé la vedette sur le green du 18ème trou. Cameron, qui dépend d'un respirateur en raison d'une rare affection respiratoire appelée Maladie Pulmonaire Interstitielle de l'Enfant (chILD), plus précisément Hyperplasie des Cellules Neuroendocrines de l'Enfance (NEHI), a démontré de la résilience et de la joie pendant qu'il puttait.
Les parents de Cameron, Kelsey et Dexter Olson, ont fait face à de nombreux défis lors de son diagnostic et de son traitement. En réponse, ils ont lancé le CamO Fund pour soutenir les familles touchées par la chILD et sensibiliser le public. Le défi de charité 3M Open a permis de recueillir plus de 100 000 dollars pour la Fondation de l'Université du Minnesota, offrant une plateforme pour le CamO Fund.
Kelsey, dont le père est un employé de longue date de 3M, a exprimé sa gratitude pour le soutien de l'entreprise et l'implication de la communauté. L'événement a montré comment le 3M Open dépasse le golf, incarnant l'esprit de 'Golf that Matters'.
Beim jüngsten 3M Open Charity Turnier hat der zweijährige Cameron Olson alle Blicke auf dem 18. Grün auf sich gezogen. Cameron, der aufgrund einer seltenen Atemwegserkrankung namens Children's Interstitial Lung Disease (chILD), insbesondere Neuroendocrine Cell Hyperplasia of Infancy (NEHI), auf ein Sauerstoffgerät angewiesen ist, zeigte beim Putten Resilienz und Freude.
Camerons Eltern, Kelsey und Dexter Olson, standen während seiner Diagnose und Behandlung vor zahlreichen Herausforderungen. Als Reaktion darauf gründeten sie den CamO Fund, um betroffenen Familien zu helfen und das Bewusstsein zu schärfen. Die 3M Open Charity Challenge hob über 100.000 Dollar für die University of Minnesota Foundation und bot somit eine Plattform für den CamO Fund.
Kelsey, deren Vater seit langem Mitarbeiter bei 3M ist, drückte ihre Dankbarkeit für die Unterstützung des Unternehmens und die Teilnahme der Gemeinschaft aus. Die Veranstaltung zeigte, wie das 3M Open über den Golfsport hinausgeht und den Geist von 'Golf that Matters' verkörpert.
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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / July 30, 2024 / 3M
Originally published on 3M News Center
Minnesota Vikings QB JJ McCarthy got most of the attention recently at the 3M Open. The rookie dove head-first into the water off hole 18 during a charity tournament.
But back on the 18th green, two-year-old Cameron Olson was the real star, sinking putts with an ear-to-ear smile.
Aside from his oxygen tank, the playful toddler is just like any other kid. He loves sports, music and his big sister Kennedy.
At daycare, his 50-foot oxygen tube allows him to explore, climb and run around with his friends.
"I don't think the other kids even notice the tank anymore," said Kelsey Olson, Cameron's mother.
When Cameron was 17 days old, he was admitted to the University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital with a respiratory illness. He was released a few days later but never fully recovered and was losing weight.
The family ultimately decided to take him to the emergency room for more testing when he turned 2 months old. He spent a full week in hospital before being diagnosed with a rare respiratory disease called Children's Interstitial Lung Disease, chILD. The hospital became a home away from home for the young family as Cameron made 13 visits over next 10 months, including several trips to the clinic.
Dexter, Cameron's dad, set up a temporary office at the hospital so he could work and be with his son during the day, while Kelsey would take the night shift. Her profession as a nurse practitioner in pediatric oncology was helpful in navigating the disease but admits there were many structural challenges in Cameron's treatment and care.
"We had a great family support system, "said Kelsey. "But because his disease is so rare, it was a struggle to find information and resources."
Cameron's specific form of chILD is called Neuroendocrine Cell Hyperplasia of Infancy (NEHI). It is non-lethal but will affect Cameron for several years. It was only first identified in 2005 and he is just one of two kids to ever be treated for it by his care team at the U of M hospital. What made it more challenging was all the complexities of the medical and insurance systems.
"I don't want other families to feel like they're alone," said Kelsey. "There's such a gap for kids and families fighting this disease."
With Cameron doing well, Kelsey and Dexter decided to launch the CamO Fund whose mission is to provide support for patients and families with chILD, as well as to increase advocacy and raise awareness. The CamO Fund has partnered with the University of Minnesota Foundation with aspirations of becoming their own 501c3.
The 3M Open Charity Challenge raised more than
"Dexter and I were both raised to give back and there's so much we want to do," said Kelsey. "Something as simple as paying for hospital parking can mean a lot when you're going through this."
Part of that philanthropic spirt was instilled by Kelsey's father, Travis Kaste, a long-time 3M employee. Travis would stay with Cameron at the hospital so Kelsey and Dexter could catch a break and has been a pillar of support in his grandson's life.
"I grew up a 3M kid," said Kelsey. "They have provided my family with so many wonderful opportunities. It's truly amazing to see all of our worlds come together like this to support the CamO Fund."
The community support for Cameron has been a shining example of how the 3M Open is about much more than golf.
It's Golf That Matters.
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