Care Camps Foundation, the only national nonprofit exclusively funding pediatric oncology camps across the United States and Canada, has appointed two new members to its board of directors: Molly Bell Crawford and Phil Ingrassia.
Crawford joins the board as vice president of human resources at Kampgrounds Enterprises (KEI), a third-generation, family-owned outdoor hospitality company. KEI owns and operates several KOA campgrounds, including the San Diego KOA Resort, as well as properties throughout California and Missouri.
Founded in San Diego by Ted and Carol Bell, KEI continues to be managed by the third generation, Clint Bell, Josh Bell, and Molly Bell Crawford, alongside parents Mike and Rowena Bell, who remain actively involved in the business.
Ted Bell, a longtime member of the KOA Owners Association, was among the original KOA franchisees who helped establish KOA Care Camps in 1984. His legacy continues through KEI’s ongoing support of pediatric oncology camps.
Ingrassia also brings decades of leadership in the RV industry to the board. He serves as president of the RV Dealers Association and was inducted into the RV/MH Hall of Fame in 2024, recognizing his enduring contributions to the industry.
In 2023, Ingrassia received an award from the RV Industry Association (RVIA) for his leadership in industry education and for helping establish the RV Technical Institute (RVTI), which provides specialized training for RV dealership personnel.
Ingrassia also serves as president of the Mike Molino RV Learning Center, a nonprofit focused on professional development and training for RV dealership employees nationwide.
Rebecca Kirch, chair of the Care Camps Foundation Board, welcomed the appointments. “We are thrilled to have Molly Bell Crawford and Phil Ingrassia as our newest Board members. Care Camps Foundation has assembled an exceptional group of leaders who are deeply committed to our mission,” Kirch said.
Kirch emphasized that the new board members’ combined experience in outdoor hospitality and RV industry education will strengthen the organization’s ability to support pediatric oncology camps across North America.
Care Camps Foundation provides funding for medically supervised pediatric oncology camps, offering children with cancer and their families the therapeutic benefits of outdoor programs and community engagement.
The foundation partners with the outdoor industry, other businesses, foundations, and individuals to fund camps, ensuring programs meet professional standards and quality assurance guidelines.
Care Camps Foundation supports camps that are members of the Children’s Oncology Camping Association (COCA), which oversees quality assurance and professional development for participating programs.