HOUSTON — We caught up with some happy campers on Sunday. They were setting off on a week-long escape from everyday life and, in many cases, life-threatening illness.

Camp Periwinkle has been a destination for children with cancer and their siblings for more than 30 years.

“I’m going to camp,” said 10-year-old Marabelle Danticat. “On a scale of one of 10, 10. That’s how excited I am.”

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