After a 11 years of dedication to Camp Korey in Carnation, founder Tim Rose has announced he is stepping down as president of the board of directors.

Rose established Camp Korey in 2005 after his son Korey lost his battle with cancer at age 18. Since then, Rose’s dream of giving joy, adventure and resilience to every child who needs it has grown into a year-round program serving thousands.

Rose said he will remain with Camp Korey as a volunteer, supporter and board member.

“I know Korey would be very proud, very happy about our camp. I know that every day he is up there smiling and looking down at this wonderful camp,” Rose said.

An interim president will be appointed as the organization begins an extensive search for a new board president.

“Tim’s visionary leadership has fueled our camp for the past 11 years,” said Hillary Carey, CEO. “His passion has cleared hurdles that would have been seen as impossible by anyone else.”

In his years with the organization, Rose has assisted Camp Korey in finding its home at the 818-acre historic Carnation Farm, and entry to the SeriousFun Children’s Network founded by Paul Newman and ACA accreditation as a camp. Serving over 30 major medical conditions, Camp Korey offers year-round programming including a residential summer camp, family weekends and Camp to You outreach in local health care.

Camp Korey serves children with serious and life-altering medical conditions and their families through year-round recreational programs, free of charge. The camp offers a safe haven with full medical support where kids and families experience joy, growth and healing. Camp Korey is a member of SeriousFun Children’s Network, founded by Paul Newman. Learn more at www.campkorey.org.