Our Story
We are the McMaster Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Team. We care for children with cancer and blood disorders in the Hamilton region - which includes the area from Oakville, Kitchener, Brantford and Niagara regions. Our team includes physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, social workers, child life workers, occupational and physiotherapists, dietitians, researchers, admin/support staff and the families we care for. Our team also includes those outside our organization who support our patients - like the whole team at Campfire Circle. We have all seen the joy that our in-hospital Camp folks bring to the kiddos stuck in the hospital, and the excitement with which they return from a trip to any of the camp sites. We are so thrilled to be able to support this work.
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.
Team members
Click on one of our team members below to make a donation.
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Stacey Marjerrison
Raised: $2,602.85
Team captain
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Adam Fleming
Raised: $1,478.93
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Mindy
Raised: $902.27
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John Wiernikowski
Raised: $566.69
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Hanna Tseitlin
Raised: $560.45
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Toria Vair
Raised: $307.29
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Louise Guolla
Raised: $304.73
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Ali Lorestani
Raised: $0.00
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Carol Portwine
Raised: $0.00
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Christine Penny
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Clara Moore
Raised: $0.00
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Emma Peckham
Raised: $0.00
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Kevin Moncion
Raised: $0.00
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Krista Binnington
Raised: $0.00
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Luke Binnington
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Marija Kacar
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Nikhita Bair-Patel
Raised: $0.00
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
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| Apr 30 | Kristen Marshall | $27.41 |
| Apr 30 | Jeff & Sarah Brinson | Undisclosed amount |
| Apr 29 | Cameron Segger | Undisclosed amount |
| Apr 29 | Katy Osborne-Howie | $54.24 |
| Apr 28 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| Apr 28 | Nick Pocrnic | $54.24 |
| Apr 28 | Jill | $32.77 |
| Apr 26 | John Wiernikowski | $54.24 |
| Apr 25 | The Vink Family | $107.91 |
| Apr 22 | Usha Chauhan | $22.03 |
