Bemus Point teens Allyssa Seeley, Cameron Rowe and Taylor Samuelson are gearing up for the second annual Change For Chihopi yard sale fundraiser for Camp Chihopi. This year, the event will not only feature a yard sale, but also a pulled pork dinner and a basket auction. P-J photo by Katrina Fuller

BEMUS POINT — A few area teenagers are bringing together a bigger and better fundraiser for Camp Chihopi this year.

Taylor Samuelson and Allyssa Seeley, along with Cameron Rowe and Madison Russo are continuing their success with last year’s Change For Chihopi yard sale fundraiser by expanding it. The teenagers will be seniors at Maple Grove High School in the upcoming year, and they are excited to help benefit a camp that gives a great summer experience to children who have had liver or intestinal transplants.

Aside from the yard sale, which will offer hundreds of items, the crew has organized a barbecue pulled pork dinner for early August with the help of Farmer Brown’s and a basket auction with items from businesses across the area.

Camp Chihopi is a part of the Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, and offers a four-day experience of camp life with other children that have had similar medical experiences. The camp is for children ages 7 to 15 that have received liver and/or intestine transplants.

Last year, Samuelson and Seeley created the Change for Chihopi fundraiser by hosting a yard sale and accepting donations that they delivered in person. The pair worked as camp counselors-in-training last year.

For Samuelson, the fundraiser and volunteering opportunity were highly personal because her brother, Ryan, had attended camp there. He was born with a genetic disorder called autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease.

Ryan has had four transplants in his life.

This year, Farmer Brown’s has partnered with Chihopi to hold a pulled pork dinner, which will include a pulled pork sandwich, coleslaw, baked beans, a brownie and a drink for $10. A basket raffle with baskets from businesses across the area will also be held, including items and certificates from places like Guppy’s, Honeycomb Hair Salon and Lighthouse Market.

Samuelson said the funds raised will go to a good cause. She said she is glad to see the event is expanding to include other things.

“It just helps to keep it fresh and keep the community involved,” Samuelson said. “Just stop by and see what it’s about.”

Seeley said even the smallest donations help the camp.

“It’s definitely going toward a great cause,” she said. “The children appreciate every bit of it.”

The event is scheduled for Aug. 4,5 and 6 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and will be held at 3635 Route 430 in Bemus Point. To donate directly, visit www.givetochildrens.org/changeforchihopi.