Hand Camp Colorado helps empower children with extremity differences

Hand Camp Colorado is a nonprofit founded by the Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children. The camp is designed to celebrate children ages 4-18 years old who have been born with or have an upper extremity difference.

The organization hosted a camp on Aug. 3 in Cherry Hills Village. It was the second event of its kind.

Children got to enjoy activities like the wacky olympics and were able to perform in a talent show. They also participated in learning experiences such as practicing tying their shoes, using cutlery and brushing their teeth.

Camp leaders say it's all about empowering children and building a community.

"I just want others to know that anytime they see anyone with a limb difference, they're no difference, they're just human beings and please treat them like so. That's the most important message I have," said Dr. Jue Cao with Hand Camp Colorado.

About 40 families participated over the weekend.