UOTS in the News
“A lot of the kids will come with their wigs on or maybe a hat because a lot of them are bald and, within a day or two, they just feel so comfortable with everybody and that they’re not alone, that they lose their hat or their wig...I think it’s really a testament that they feel comfortable there and safe...I think that’s pretty radical.”
— Deborah Salani, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Professor of Clinical/Director of the Post Graduate Psychiatric NP Program at the University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies30+ year Camp UOTS Volunteer The Miami Herald, July 27, 2019
Built for Positivity
“…the vision to create a camp for our cancer patients so that they would be close to their doctors, close to the hospital, and it would make it easier for parents to let go of their children to stay away from home. This is a camp that leaves these kids with the most memorable thoughts and wishes to come back…”
— Dr. Athena Pefkarou, MD FAAP
Co-Founder and Medical Director of Camp UOTSPediatric Hematologist-Oncologist & Sickle Cell Program Director, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital 
“When I heard about Camp UOTS, I thought it was amazing, but to be here and see the smiles of kid’s faces, this is incredible…”
— Flynt Griffin, President, Tons of Fun Tours
UOTS Press Features
Since opening in 1991, Camp UOTS has been featured across various local news stations to highlight the magic of our programming and impact on our patients, survivors, families, and supporters.
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"KIDZ Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist Cares for Children On and Off the Job"november 1, 2025"Kids fighting cancer and blood disorders enjoy some summer fun thanks to Camp UOTS"July 26, 2024“Nicklaus Children's Hospital summer camp caters to kids with cancer”July 16, 2024cbs miami video 1cbs miami video 2 *top of page "KIDZ PHYSICIAN WORKS TO HELP PROVIDE A SAFE, FUN ESCAPE FOR KIDS WITH CANCER"January 1, 2024“Camp for kids with cancer has lifted hearts, spirits for 30 years”August 8, 2022"Young cancer survivors, patients at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital return to summer camp after 2-year hiatus"July 25, 2022"Sweet escape"
*25 year anniversary camp*July 26, 2015"Miami Children’s Hospital patients attend weeklong sleepover camp"august 24, 2014