One of the most highly praised aspects of our fall Family Camp weekends is the parent time session on Saturday afternoon. During this time, heart heroes and siblings are engaged in fun activities with Camp Odayin volunteers and visiting instructors and entertainers. Parents have an opportunity to hear from medical professionals, ask questions, and create connections with […] Read more

On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, we had the privilege of gathering online to learn from Allison Waukau (Menominee/Navajo) Tribal Liaison and Native Relations Coordinator at the Metropolitan Council. Allison is also the host of Books are Good Medicine, a podcast exploring books and other K-12 teaching resources on the Native American experience. We invite you […] Read more

Each spring at the Have a Heart Benefit, we recognize a volunteer who has made an exceptional contribution to our mission. Our 2024 Heart of Gold award winner is Dr. Bryan Cannon. We’re so grateful for his support of our mission and for his generous role in our story. “Dr. Bryan” is a pediatric cardiologist […] Read more

The snow is melting, which means walks with a focus on support for cardiac-related causes are right around the corner! We are looking forward to having a presence at many in the summer and fall months ahead.  We’re seeking volunteers to help host an Odayin booth at upcoming heart walks in the Midwest.  Spread the […] Read more

Thanks to the collaboration with several heart moms who attended our Moms Retreats, we are excited to share some valuable resources they have used throughout their heart journey, particularly with newborns or toddlers.  If you would like to add additional resources for heart families to this list, please email alison@campodayin.org with the name of the […] Read more

One of the most highly praised aspects of our fall Family Camp weekends is the parent time session on Saturday afternoon. During this time, heart heroes and siblings are engaged in fun activities with Camp Odayin volunteers and visiting instructors and entertainers. Parents have an opportunity to hear from medical professionals, ask questions, and create connections with […] Read more

It’s so fun to see two Camp Odayin former campers, Stef and Charlie, featured in Camp Knutson’s new informational video, Camp Knutson: No other place quite like it. Camp Knutson, affectionately referred to as ‘Camp K’ by campers and staff, is our partner camp for Minnesota Residential Camp. Camp Knutson provides amazing accommodations, meals, and […] Read more

Help support Camp Odayin’s mission this year by joining our team for the Ultimate Heart Race – an in-person and virtual 5K Run/Walk on September 9th in Milwaukee, WI. This event raises funds for our heart families, while also giving back to the host of the event Project Bubaloo! Give back to your community by […] Read more

We’re so thankful to the Laumer family for sharing their story and their love of Camp Odayin with Children’s Minnesota for their Mighty Blog. The Mighty Blog features stories from around Children’s Minnesota, as well as health and wellness information for raising healthy kids. Below is a sneak peek at the start of the feature […] Read more