Five million children are impacted by a parent's cancer diagnosis, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and two Bay Area leaders are harnessing the power of community to bring them hope and healing.

Camp Kesem is a special retreat where children can embrace the joys of childhood and leave their burdens behind. Kesem CEO Jay Stilwell and founder Iris Wedeking bring the experience to life.

"My personal motivation was to give those kids that kind of magical experience that could be a healing experience for them," Wedeking said.

"Alumni who've been through the camp say, 'Kesem saved my life.' It's just amazing," added Stilwell.

Wedeking started the program in 2000 when she was working to engage Stanford University students in community service. They discovered

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