Battle Born Batteries joined a group of industry leaders in the fight against childhood cancer this month.
Care Camps, an RV and camping-industry-based charity, announced that Battle Born Batteries officially became a partner this week. The technology company owned by Dragonfly Energy gave a $10,000 gift to Care Camps and is the group’s newest partner.
For more than 30 years, Care Camps has raised money to provide for specialized oncology camps that allow children with cancer to receive treatment or therapy in the outdoors at no cost to their families. Other industry leaders including Forest River, Thor, Dometic and Winnebago have also joined as partners over the years.
“Having Battle Born Batteries join our team at Care Camps means that more kids with cancer and their families will have the chance to find hope, healing and fun again,” said Jennifer Mercer, Care Camps Director of Development.
Battle Born Batteries founders Denis Phares and Sean Nichols said they first heard about the Care Camps mission at a trade show. Mercer said the two business leaders have worked hard to improve the lives of their customers and are dedicated to the projects they tackle.
“Denis and Sean have created a cutting-edge company that makes the lives of folks who love the outdoors easier, and we are thrilled to have their support,” Mercer said. “Thanks to partners like Battle Born, more kids will have the chance to do some healing outside of a hospital and find their smile again.”
Based in Sparks, Nevada, Battle Born Batteries develops lithium ion batteries and energy storage products. These batteries power RVs and campers, boats, and even some homes.
Phares and Nichols said they have long been passionate about green energy and are looking forward to expanding their charity efforts.
“Since the formation of Battle Born Batteries, we have aspired to have the capacity to help those in need,” Phares said. “We are inspired by the work that Care Camps does for children and are thrilled to become a partner in such a worthy cause.”
Care Camps raises funds so that camps can add services to support the siblings and parents of children who have cancer. According to the charity group, advanced medical treatments and other factors mean that more children with cancer are now well enough to attend camp, which requires more support from companies like Battle Born Batteries.
The Kampgrounds of America (KOA) Owners’ Association founded Care Camps 35 years ago. KOA owners, along with KOA Inc., are still the largest financial supporters of Care Camps, raising more than $1 million each year.
