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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2020 Sep 1.
Published in final edited form as: Headache. 2019 Jun 5;59(8):1392–1400. doi: 10.1111/head.13570

Table 3:

Logistical Challenges

Challenge Solutions
Cost of food, parking, supplies, staff
  • Donations from Miles for Migraine, community businesses, and CHOP families

  • Utilized Eventbrite to collect donations

  • Volunteers (CHOP employees, caregiver/patient, and Miles for Migraine)

Locating a space/location
  • Three rooms in a non-clinical setting reserved six months in advance

Preventing/managing symptom exacerbations
  • Relaxation space provided

  • Frequent breaks, hydration, snacks and movement encouraged

Time commitment for families
  • Late arrivals and early departures permitted

Participation
  • Email notifications sent to those families of a teen diagnosed with a chronic headache type

  • Reminder emails sent at two weeks and two days prior to the event

  • Utilized Eventbrite to track and organize registration

  • Advertised on headache program website, Miles for Migraine website, and social media

  • Recommended at office visits

  • Over-enrolled participants due to 20% “no show” rate

Continuing support after camp
  • Social events held to reunite previous participants

  • Information exchange encouraged