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Finding Hope & Healing: The Me-One Foundation & Camp Wieser with Erica Pope & John Burke

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Erica Pope, Executive Director of the Me-One Foundation, and John Burke, Camp Director of Camp Wieser. They’ll share the mission of this incredible nonprofit, which provides a cost-free retreat for adult cancer patients and their families, offering a weekend filled with joy, support, and unforgettable memories. We’ll explore the history of Camp Wieser and how it came to be, the Me-One Foundation’s mission to ease the burden of cancer through laughter, courage, and hope, John Burke’s personal cancer journey and how he became the heart of Camp Wieser as Camp Director, and how you can support and get involved to help keep Camp Wieser completely free for families facing cancer. You can watch what Camp Wieser is all about here: https://youtu.be/SFDX2UbZ6Fk?feature=shared Learn more about the Me-One Foundation and their program, Camp Wieser here: https://me-onefoundation.org/ You can donate today to help keep Camp Wieser completely free for all campers here: https://me-onefoundation.networkforgood.com/projects/37321-keeping-life-s-scoreboard-at-cancer-zero-me-one.

Erica Pope, Executive Director of the Me-One Foundation, leads the all-volunteer organization dedicated to giving adult cancer patients and their families a weekend of rest, connection, and joy at Camp Wieser—all at no cost to the campers. She works to expand the foundation’s reach, deepen community engagement, and inspire donors and ambassadors. Erica is an active nonprofit leader, serving on the board of the Association of Fundraising Professionals California Capital Chapter and participating in the Rocklin Leadership cohort.

John Burke, Camp Wieser’s longtime Camp Director, has guided the retreat for over 14 years. A cancer survivor and former three-time camper, he brings personal insight and empathy to every aspect of the experience. John’s background in event planning and marketing—including seven years with Disney—supports his leadership on the Me-One board, where he represents the patient perspective. His dedication helped move the camp to its current home in the Santa Cruz Mountains, ensuring comfort, privacy, and a healing environment for families.

Diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer in 2006, John attended the very first camp—an experience that brought his family hope and connection during an overwhelming time. Now preparing for his 17th camp, he remains committed to creating a space where others can find the same relief, renewal, and strength he found years ago.

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