Family Receives New RV Through Children’s Wish Foundation

OTTAWA, ON July 10, 2007 – Last Friday, a five-year-old Ottawa boy named Darren was granted his wish when he and his family picked up a brand new tent trailer from Ottawa Camping Trailers.

The little boy’s wish was made possible thanks to the Children’s Wish Foundation, an organization that seeks to fulfill the wishes of Canadian children coping with high risk or life-threatening illnesses. Darren is diagnosed with a rare-blood disorder called Familial TTP.

Darren’s family previously owned an RV, but had to retire it due to its age. Darren’s father said that Darren loves being outside so much, that he would live in the outdoors if he could. This love of the outside prompted Darren to ask the Children’s Wish Foundation for a new RV.

Upon arrival at the RV dealership, and after being given an honorary staff uniform and nametag, Darren was asked to pick out a tent-trailer for him and his family. As a result, he selected a Starcraft “RT” series trailer that sleeps 7 people.

When asked why he selected this specific RV, Darren replied that he “really liked its big wheels.”

Ron Blackburn, General Manager of Ottawa Camping Trailers, said that he was happy to help grant Darren’s wish.  “RVing, at its heart, is about helping families build memories together,” said Blackburn. “Darren’s a great kid, and my staff and I were thrilled to help Darren and his family continue to enjoy the RV lifestyle.”

Go RVing Canada recently released key findings from its 2007 National Ownership Study, revealing that RV ownership is on the rise in Canada, with some 14% of Canadian households owning a recreational vehicle.

Darren, in the meantime, is anxiously getting ready for a week long vacation in his “big wheeled” tent-trailer. He is also contemplating charging his older brothers to stay in his RV.

The Go RVing coalition was formed in 1997, and consists of RV manufacturers, RV dealers and campground operators.  The coalition serves as the Canadian RV camping industry ambassador to provide the public and media with information about the benefits of RV travel.  The coalition also seeks to enhance consumer information and satisfaction with the RV experience.  For more information please visit www.GoRVing.ca.

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Contact Information:

For more information and to arrange interviews with the Children’s Wish Foundation or Darren and his family, please contact Alana Fontaine at 1-866-470-3528.

A picture of the event is attached.