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The Renee Smajstrla Memorial Fund

The Renee Smajstrla Memorial Fund

The Renee Smajstrla Memorial Fund was established in loving memory of Renee Smajstrla, a joyful and spirited young girl whose life was tragically lost in the Guadalupe River flood on July 4, 2025.

At the time, Renee was doing what she loved most — attending Camp Mystic, surrounded by friendship, faith and the beauty of nature. She was truly living her best life.

In honor of Renee’s vibrant spirit and deep love for camp, her parents, Calvin and Catherine Smajstrla, created this fund to support opportunities for other young children to experience the same joy, community and spiritual growth that defined Renee’s time at Christian camp.

The fund is dedicated to helping children across Texas attend faith-based camps and retreat programs that nurture their hearts, minds and faith. Additional areas of focus include:

• Providing financial assistance to camps.
• Funding scholarships for campers.
• Supporting leadership development programs.
• Enhancing camp facilities.
• Fostering spiritual growth, community and outdoor education.

Renee’s light continues to shine through the lives of the children who, because of this fund, will have the chance to experience the same life-changing moments she cherished.

We ask you to help carry forward Renee’s legacy by supporting her fund, allowing other children to experience the same joy and happiness that lit up her life. Through your generosity, her spirit will continue to shine and touch the lives of many others.

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San Antonio, TX 78216

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