PORTLAND — Berlin City Toyota presented a new Toyota Sienna Mobility van to Camp Sunshine recently as part of the nationwide Toyota 100 Cars for Good philanthropic program.

Camp Sunshine, a national retreat in Casco for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families, will use the new Toyota van to transport families to and from local airports, train and bus stations, and area hospitals.

Camp Sunshine is the only nonprofit organization in Maine to win a new vehicle in the nationwide contest.

Camp Sunshine received the Toyota Sienna at a special ceremony in the showroom at the Berlin City Toyota dealership on Riverside Street. As an added bonus, Berlin City Toyota filled the van with toys, supplies and other wish list items needed by Camp Sunshine.

“The Berlin City Toyota team considers it an honor and a privilege to be able to assist Camp Sunshine in carrying out its worthy mission of helping families cope with serious illnesses that affect children,” said Yegor Malinovskii, VP of Operations at Berlin City Auto Group.

Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good contest showcased five nonprofits from across the U.S. each day for 50 days this fall on the Toyota Facebook page and asked visitors to vote online for which organizations they believed were most deserving. Two new vehicles were awarded each day.

“We can’t thank Toyota enough for its generosity in offering this incredible program and for providing Camp Sunshine with the opportunity to take part,” said Matthew M. Hoidal, executive director of Camp Sunshine. “The Toyota Sienna Mobility van is going to make a huge difference at Camp Sunshine by helping us provide our unique services to many more families.”

Berlin City Auto Group holds an open golf tournament each summer to benefit Camp Sunshine. Following the 2013 event, total proceeds in the event’s history surpassed $200,000. The 2014 Berlin City Golf Open is set for June 22 at Sable Oaks Golf Course in South Portland.

Camp Sunshine is a one-of-a-kind year-round camp on the shores of Sebago Lake that offers the only program in the nation whose sole mission is to address the impact of cancer, kidney disease, lupus and other life-threatening illnesses on every member of the immediate family.

Camp Sunshine operates and provides week-long respites at no charge. The program includes 24-hour on-site medical and psychosocial support. While attending the various sessions, families are able to rebuild relationships together and meet other families facing similar challenges.

Camp Sunshine relies on donations from individuals, corporations and foundations. For more information, visit www.campsunshine.org or call 207-655-3800.