Our Story
While Serena was in treatment, Camp Ooch (Campfire Circle) staff and volunteers made our girl smile, laugh and play even on days where it was hard to find the joy. They found that joy and spread it around our hospital room like confetti for the whole family to take in. It is a gift that we will never forget.
It has been almost 4 years since Serena's last treatment but Campfire Circle is still a huge part of her life. It is one place where she doesn't have to explain why some things are harder for her, where she doesn't have to work to keep up, where her days are filled with opportunities for more fun not barriers to participation.
This summer Serena will attend her first week of overnight camp and we cannot thank Campfire Circle for making that possible.
So this Mother's Day we run to help Campfire Circle spread joy like confetti to the families who need it.
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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Superhero Serena
Raised: $2,802.57
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Maria Talarico
Raised: $1,113.28
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Kelley (Serena's mom)
Raised: $512.72
Team captain
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Yvonne Penton
Raised: $320.34
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Jared Rabinowitz
Raised: $108.48
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Paul Penton
Raised: $107.91
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Paulette Penton (Auntie)
Raised: $54.24
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Carolyn Singleton
Raised: $0.00
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Chiara Garofalo
Raised: $0.00
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Gianluca Garofalo
Raised: $0.00
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Karl Singleton
Raised: $0.00
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Matteo Garofalo
Raised: $0.00
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
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| May 07 | Grammy &Pops | $252.83 |
| May 07 | Brian Gasparek | $54.24 |
| May 07 | Tina Cilia | $54.24 |
| May 07 | Canadian Tire Richmond Hill North | $107.91 |
| May 07 | Louisa Rosati | $54.24 |
| May 07 | Lara | $54.24 |
| May 07 | Nina | $54.24 |
| May 06 | Elsie H. Talarico | $27.41 |
| May 06 | Aunt Winnie | $54.24 |
| May 06 | Aunt Stella and Uncle Bill | $107.91 |
