2024 Camper of the Year: Adrian Ovalles

2024 Camper of the Year: Adrian Ovalles

I’m Adrian Ovalles, junior in high school born in Providence, Rhode Island, on March 11, 2008. I have a deep passion for basketball and gaming, and I love spending quality time with my family, especially during our cherished tradition of Friday scary movie...
2024 Counselor of the Year: Robert Mangieri

2024 Counselor of the Year: Robert Mangieri

I was born and raised in Westchester County, NY and was the second of four children. While Dad was helping people as a chiropractor, Mom was home to run day-to-day operations. As with most siblings, there was a fair amount of bickering and arguing, but for the most...
2024 CBCF Benefactor of the Year: Sabel Adjusters

2024 CBCF Benefactor of the Year: Sabel Adjusters

Sabel Adjusters was founded in 1980 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, with the mission of providing comprehensive insurance adjusting services to clients in the region. The founder, Allan Sabel recognized the need for reliable and professional adjusting services in the...
CBCF Spotlight: Chris Brigham

CBCF Spotlight: Chris Brigham

I began my career in Southern California, where I was born and raised, working for the San Manuel Fire Department (Highland,CA) over the span of 3 years. I moved Eastward and was hired by the New Haven Fire Department in 2011 as a Firefighter Paramedic. For the last...
2023 Counselor of the Year: Don Ellis!

2023 Counselor of the Year: Don Ellis!

I started my professional firefighting career in 1988, working as a federal firefighter for the Submarine Base Fire Department in Groton, CT. In 1996, I moved to Montville Fire Department, Montville, CT, where I am presently working as a firefighter. My wife, Jennifer...