My team
My Story
At the age of 4, Benjamin was diagnosed with Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH), a rare disease that is also classified as cancer.
Benjamin is truly an inspiring little superhero. He treats every hospital visit like a special adventure and is best known for being happy, positive, kind, affectionate, enthusiastic, inclusive and for the wonderful sense of humour that pairs perfectly with his big smile and contagious laugh.
After his diagnosis my aunt surprised him with a very special superhero cape she'd made. Ever since he's insisted on wearing it to every treatment, surgery, test and appointment.
If you ask him, his super power is saving pets. If you ask me, his mum, his super power is his ability to always, always find the light.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 02 | Sally and Joe Marin | $161.58 |
| Mar 02 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| Feb 28 | Ben's North Vancouver Cousins Julie and Sydney Elischer, and Easton and Costner Bath | Undisclosed amount |
| Feb 28 | Uncle Bill | Undisclosed amount |
| Feb 26 | Jamie, Ryan, and Penelope | $533.90 |
| Feb 24 | Auntie Kristen | $107.91 |
| Feb 23 | Heather & Max Giacomelli | $107.91 |
| Feb 23 | Meredith & Mike | $107.91 |
