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of sharing, volunteering and 
giving back.
Talia Ossipove, a Grosberg 
Ruach/Robinson Pioneer 
camper, has taken this les-
son one step further. After 
another incredible summer, 
Talia wanted to give back 
to Tamarack Camps for her 
mitzvah project, saying, “I 
chose to raise money for 
CAMPaign for Change 
because Tamarack is my home 
away from home, and I want 
other kids to have the same 
great experience.
”
Her mother, Julie Marks, 
said she has seen the positive 
impact of Talia’s summers at 
camp. “I cherish the lifelong 
friendships, new skills and 
memories Talia has made over 
the years at Tamarack Camps,
” 
she said. “I can’t imagine a 
better experience. Every child 
should have the opportunity 
to attend Tamarack Camps, 
and we are hoping to help 
make that possible.
”
How can you get involved? 
Support Tamarack camp-
ers and staff as they collect 
change for collective change 
(the CAMPaign’s tagline). If 
approached by campers and 
staff with tzedakah “bus” 
boxes, please give to support 
camper scholarships and help 
reinforce the important les-
sons of giving and sharing. 

Lori Davidson-Mertz is director of 

annual giving at Tamarack Camps.

Talia Ossipove and 
Julie Marks