My team
My team
McMaster Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Total raised: $7,707.70
Goal: $10,000.00
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Volunteering at camp, specifically Camp Ooch in the late 90's, is a big part of why I left my engineering career to pursue medicine in the first place... since becoming a Pediatric Oncologist I've been able to see the magic of Camp making a huge impact in the lives of patients and families. Proud to work at McMaster with the bravest patients in the world - thank you for your support!!!
Description
Childhood cancer changes lives. So does camp. And so can you.
A diagnosis of childhood cancer changes life in an instant. For kids and families, it can suddenly feel like everything is about cancer. Simple childhood joys like friendships, birthday parties, or sports teams being left behind in the need for medical appointments, hospital stays, and long absences from school.
Whether it’s in a hospital setting, in the community, online or at overnight camp, CAMPFIRE CIRCLE* fills the void, creating safe spaces for kids to be kids, so families can be families, at no cost to them.
It’s where curiosity and confidence, bravery and acceptance come to play, and healing through happiness is on the agenda, every day, and in every way! Kids and families are never alone, because there’s always room for one more in the circle.
Your support of Sporting Life 10K ensures that CAMPFIRE CIRCLE’S programs continue to reach 1,700 kids and their families every year. Your gift will make life-changing experiences possible.
*Did you know that Camp Ooch & Camp Trillium merged in 2020, and that we have a new name? Announcing … CAMPFIRE CIRCLE! We aren’t changing what we do—we're just changing our name.
Achievements
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| May 09 | Dr Barbara Germin | $54.24 |
| May 08 | Laura Cote | Undisclosed amount |
| May 08 | Best Friend Steven Dewan | $107.91 |
| May 08 | Ceci | Undisclosed amount |
| May 07 | Anonymous | $54.24 |
| May 07 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| May 07 | Emily | $22.03 |
| May 07 | Julie | $54.24 |
| May 07 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| May 07 | Chris and Karen McCloskey | Undisclosed amount |
