In The Beginning There Was The World’s Largest Garage Sale
In summer of 1974 the first 211 campers came to Camp Courage. The camp was nearly $20,000 in debt, and many...
John B. “Jack” Kuriger Passes-A Family Legacy
Camp Courageous is saddened by the recent passing of John “Jack" Kuriger, 84, of Cascade, originally from Monticello, IA. Jack was involved...
Kay Graber, 89, of Mt Vernon, IA…An Extraordinary Trailblazer, Passes
Camp Courageous is deeply saddened by the passing of Kay Graber, 89, of Mt. Vernon, Iowa. Kay was an extraordinary trailblazer —...
Daryl And Twila Griffith’s Legacy Will Live On Forever At Camp Courageous
Camp Courageous Perpetual Fund: https://campcourageous.org/perpetual-fund/
Some visits to Camp Courageous feel especially meaningful — the kind that remind us why this mission exists...
Former Camper, Jimmy Gibney, Recipient “The Helpful Smile” Excellence in Service Award From Camp’s Friends at Hy-Vee!
Congratulations to Jimmy Gibney for being selected as the first to receive “The Helpful Smile” Excellence in Service Award from Camp’s Friends...
CAMP COURAGEOUS’ DEAR FRIEND, SPEED HERRIG, RECEIVES THE 2025 HONORARY MASTER PORK PRODUCER !
Speed’s Story:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ke1A9-w7mo
Congratulations to Camp Courageous’ dear friend, Duane “Speed” Herrig, also known as “The Sauceman,” for receiving the 2025 Honorary Master Pork Producer...
Cedar Rapids Kiwanis Endless Support of Camp Courageous
Thank you to Megan Lehman and the Cedar Rapids Kiwanis Club for inviting Camp Courageous to give a program to their group....
2026 Marks the 50th Anniversary of the Manchester Garage Sale
2026 Marks the 50th Anniversary of the Manchester Garage Sale
A huge thank you to the the nearly 100 volunteers who make up...
Long Time Manchester Garage Sale Volunteer, Dori Corcoran, 83, Manchester, IA Passes
Camp Courageous and the Manchester Garage Sale were saddened by the passing of Dori Corcoran, 83, of Manchester, IA. Dori was a...
Long Time Camp Supporter, Kay Harris, 87, of Hopkinton, IA Passes.
Camp’s sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Kay Harris, 87, of Hopkinton, IA. Kay and her husband, Rich were...