Forest River and Care Camps Foundation
Launch Compete for Kids Canada
New fundraising campaign will bring Canadian RV dealerships
together during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Elkhart, Ind. — August 24, 2026 — Forest River, Inc., in founding partnership with Care Camps Foundation, is bringing the Compete for Kids fundraising campaign to Canada, uniting the Canadian RV industry in support of children with cancer and their families.
Here is the direct link to make a company or personal donation:
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/147912
If you scan the QR code shown in the image above, when the web page opens, look for the “Fund” option and scroll down to select “Compete for Kids – CANADA”
Compete for Kids Canada will begin September 1, marking the start of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Throughout the month, RV dealerships across Canada will be invited to engage employees, customers, and their local communities in a friendly fundraising competition, with proceeds supporting Canadian pediatric oncology camps.
The campaign builds on Compete for Kids, launched by Care Camps Foundation in the United States in 2025 in partnership with the national RV Dealers Association (RVDA). Following its success, Forest River and Care Camps Foundation are expanding the initiative into Canada, giving dealers another way to make a meaningful impact through the communities they serve.
“Our dealers are an important part of the communities they serve, and Compete for Kids Canada gives us an opportunity to come together around something bigger than our business,” said Jason Hershberger, General Manager. “At Forest River, we believe in creating opportunities for people to get outside, connect and make meaningful memories together. That shared commitment is what makes our work with Care Camps so impactful, and we’re proud to help bring this campaign to Canada.”
Forest River has an established relationship with Care Camps Foundation, making a donation with every Forest River product sold helping support the organization’s work in the United States and Canada. The partnership reflects a shared connection to the outdoors and gives children and families the opportunity to experience connection, adventure, and time together.
Care Camps Foundation supports pediatric oncology camps designed for children living with cancer and their families. These camps provide medically supported environments where children can take part in outdoor activities, connect with others who share similar experiences, and enjoy time away from the routines of treatment and medical care.
Compete for Kids Canada builds on that work by giving RV dealerships a direct role in fundraising. Dealerships can organize activities that best fit their businesses and communities, including employee fundraisers, customer events, dealership promotions, and other local efforts. Participants will also be recognized based on their fundraising totals, with Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond achievement levels.
“Canadian RV dealers are deeply connected to the communities they serve, which makes them an incredible part of this effort,” said Alison Stovold, Canadian Manager, Care Camps Foundation. “Compete for Kids Canada brings dealers, employees and customers together around a shared purpose: helping more children with cancer experience the friendship, adventure and sense of belonging that camp provides.”
Registration for Compete for Kids Canada is now open to Canadian RV dealerships, with fundraising beginning September 1.
Canadian RV Dealers – For campaign information and to register your dealership, please visit:
2026 Compete for Kids Canada Registration.
Join the challenge. Make an impact. Change a child’s life.
About Forest River, Inc.
Founded in 1996 by Pete Liegl, Forest River, Inc. has evolved into North America’s largest manufacturer of recreational vehicles, cargo trailers, pontoon boats, buses, vans, and commercial vehicles. Its portfolio includes market share leaders in every category, and it is the country’s leading manufacturer of buses and vans for both the private and public sectors. 11,000+ employees across 148 locations, including 141 manufacturing plants and 7 offices and warehouses, in more than a half dozen states. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on customer satisfaction, Forest River is proud to be a Berkshire Hathaway company.
About Care Camps Foundation
Care Camps Foundation provides funding to medically supervised pediatric oncology camps across the United States and Canada, helping children with cancer and their families experience the healing power of community and the outdoors. Camp experiences are provided at no cost to families and give children opportunities for connection, friendship, adventure, and time away from the challenges of cancer treatment. To learn more, please visit www.CareCamps.org.
