Lightspeed Backs Care Camps' 'Compete for Kids Campaign'

Lightspeed announced as a Gold Sponsor for the 2026 national fundraising effort supporting pediatric oncology camps

Apr. 1, 2026 at 3:10pm

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Care Camps Foundation, a nonprofit supporting medically supervised pediatric oncology camps, has announced that Lightspeed, a leading provider of cloud-based software for dealerships and OEMs, will be a Gold Sponsor of the 2026 Compete for Kids campaign. Compete for Kids is a national fundraising effort held in June during National Camping Month, in partnership with the RV Dealers Association (RVDA), that invites RV dealerships across the country to raise funds for Care Camps Foundation to support pediatric oncology camps.

Why it matters

The Compete for Kids campaign helps provide safe and accessible camp experiences where children with cancer can experience joy, belonging, and the healing power of the outdoors at no cost to their families. Lightspeed's sponsorship as an industry leader reflects a shared belief in the power of the outdoors and the responsibility of the RV industry to give back in meaningful ways.

The details

The Compete for Kids campaign is a friendly fundraising competition that invites RV dealerships across the country to raise funds for Care Camps Foundation. The beneficiary camps provide medically supervised camp experiences for children with cancer, allowing them to experience the outdoors and find community. Lightspeed's sponsorship as a Gold Sponsor will help make it possible for more children with cancer to attend these camps.

  • The 2026 Compete for Kids campaign will be held in June during National Camping Month.

The players

Care Camps Foundation

A nonprofit supporting medically supervised pediatric oncology camps that provide safe and accessible camp experiences where children with cancer can experience joy, belonging, and the healing power of the outdoors at no cost to their families.

Lightspeed

A leading provider of cloud-based software for dealerships and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), serving the Powersports, Marine, RV, Trailer and Golf Car industries.

RV Dealers Association (RVDA)

The partner organization that works with Care Camps Foundation to host the Compete for Kids campaign, a national fundraising effort that invites RV dealerships across the country to raise funds for Care Camps Foundation.

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What they’re saying

“Lightspeed sees the value in the RV industry coming together around a cause that aligns so closely with the outdoor lifestyle we all represent. Healing through the outdoors is at the heart of what we do. Their leadership as a Gold Sponsor helps make it possible for more children with cancer to experience safe, medically supervised camp experiences filled with joy and belonging.”

— Jenna Berneck, Care Camps Foundation Development Director

“At Lightspeed, we believe in partnering with organizations that share our values — and Care Camps Foundation is exactly that kind of partner. The work they do to provide unforgettable camp experiences for children battling cancer is truly inspiring, and we're proud to support the Compete for Kids campaign and help more kids experience the joy of camp.”

— Brian Provost, Lightspeed CEO

What’s next

All RV dealerships located across the United States are invited to join the 2026 Compete for Kids campaign. To learn more and sign up, visit www.carecamps.org/rvda.

The takeaway

Lightspeed's sponsorship of the Compete for Kids campaign reflects the RV industry's commitment to supporting charitable causes that align with the outdoor lifestyle, such as providing medically supervised camp experiences for children with cancer. This partnership highlights the industry's responsibility to give back in meaningful ways.