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'Ultimate sleepover party' for patients and siblings

Kennedy Krieger holds third annual adventure retreat

July 22, 2012|By Mary Gail Hare, The Baltimore Sun

Kevin and Lisa Ringham of Bristow, Va., dropped off Sarah, 12, and Emily, 14, who has survived brain cancer but deals with mobility issues. Sarah reminded her sister of all the activities they would be doing again, like the campfire, the s'mores and the canoes.

"This is all very cool," said Emily. "I like just being away with my sister. We are having girl time."

Their parents looked forward to a child-free weekend.

"This is our only chance to leave our daughter with trusted professionals and to let a kid in a wheelchair have fun and us not be around," said Kevin Ringham. "It's a great time away for both of them."

"I am going to do nothing," said Lisa Ringham. "Maybe I will read or take a nap."

Parents were invited to check in at any time by phone. To help ensure they relaxed at home, parents all left with a picnic basket filled with snacks, an apple pie and a ticket to an 11 a.m. talent show Sunday at Hashawha.

mary.gail.hare@baltsun.com

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