Volunteers, staff, and partners gather in front of Camp Sunshine to celebrate the launch of the first summer camp for children with hearing loss, showcasing their dedication and compassion.

We are so pleased to announce that this week the TramutoPorter Foundation, in partnership with Camp Sunshine, kicked off the first summer camp for children and their families who have experienced hearing loss due to a life-threatening illness.

In his opening remarks on Monday to the children and their parents, Donato said it was impossible not to be overwhelmed with emotion, as this new program holds not just importance but personal significance—a meaning etched deep into the fibers of his being. He then shared –

At just eight years old, I found myself grappling with a medical condition that would forever alter the landscape of my existence. I was thrust into an uncharted territory, faced with profound hearing loss that none of my peers could imagine.

Suddenly the world felt quieter–intensely so. Classroom lessons faded into a faint whisper, the laughter of my friends turned into distant echoes, and conversations became labyrinths of frustration.

There was no Camp Sunshine!

And so as I gazed upon the bright-eyed children this week wearing their very own hearing aids, my own heart swelled with inspiration and gratitude for the amazing commitment and compassion shown by the Camp Sunshine staff and volunteers as they embraced these amazing young children.

Children at the newly launched TramutoPorter Foundation and Camp Sunshine summer program proudly display their hearing devices, symbolizing resilience and community support.

This program we have inaugurated this week is a beacon – to foster acceptance, to build a community, and to ensure that the children have every tool at their disposal to thrive. And to the parents, they are indeed the unsung heroes whose strength often goes unnoticed and whose love and compassion serves as a reminder that in each small victory, we build a bridge from fear to possibilities.

Thank you Camp Sunshine!
~ Donato Tramuto