Our Story
Jan's progress through Bartók's "Mikrokosmos" was very rudely interrupted 10 years ago by a brain tumour. Plenty of medical intervention and several summers at Camp Ooch helped him get to where he is now: working hard to master "Winter Solstice Dance" for his upcoming piano exam. Maybe a few of your hard-earned dollars for Campfire Circle can help other kids & their families make it through a very tough time? Trust me, that can happen. There's a piano in the barn!
Thanks for your support. -Kenton
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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Kenton
Raised: $1,670.64
Team captain
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Kari Kroker
Raised: $304.24
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Joseph Doane
Raised: $107.91
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Christopher McKay
Raised: $27.41
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Isabella Kroker Kimber
Raised: $27.41
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Murray Kimber
Raised: $27.41
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Erik Merckx
Raised: $0.00
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| May 21 | Jennifer Elliot Le Clainche | Undisclosed amount |
| May 08 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| May 08 | Courtney | $268.93 |
| Apr 27 | Rmac | $27.41 |
| Apr 23 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| Apr 21 | Bonnie MacDonald | Undisclosed amount |
| Apr 21 | Tara Abraham | $107.91 |
| Apr 21 | Joseph Doane | $107.91 |
| Apr 17 | The Zach Family | $161.58 |
| Apr 16 | L Davies | $320.34 |
