As part of

its varied programs, the camp's executive director, Sally Hale, brought

22 teens and 10 adults to Washington to tour the city and learn more about

government. Collins spoke to the children about his own political career,

in which several of his first election efforts were unsuccessful.

"Never

stop trying," he told the teenagers before he and Chambliss answered

questions on subjects ranging from politics to the federal judiciary,

to why a large local store did not have wheel chairs for disabled patrons.

Four of the

children on the tour came from Collins' 3rd District. They were Holly

Rakestraw of Newnan, Hugh Farmer IV of Grantville, Brandy Brown of Columbus,

and Paul Waldrop of Sharpsburg.

The visit with

Collins and Chambliss was greatly appreciated by the children, said Hale.

Hale, a registered nurse, said Camp Sunshine was founded to help children

who sometimes become isolated from their peers due to their illness and

the demands of treatment.

She said Camp

Sunshine programs help the children realize they are not alone in their

struggle with cancer and gives them the opportunity to learn new skills,

to develop independence and to participate in activities that promote

normal childhood development.