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My Story
This April marks 25 years that my nephew Tanner passed away from NHL. The year he was diagnosed (1996) he was able to attend summer camp. He LOVED camp and was looking forward to going back the following summer. In memory of my beautiful nephew, for the past 15 years I, the non-runner, have run (and occasionally walked) the Sporting Life 10K in support of Camp Ooch and now Campfire Circle.
Camp has changed significantly over the past 25 years, all for the better. Now Campfire Circle includes programs downtown, in-hospital, winter weekends and so much more for not only the patients, but for their siblings as well.
As a nurse working on the Blood and Marrow Transplant/Cellular Therapy Unit, the magic of camp is a daily occurrence in the hospital. From ukulele playing in the hallways to crafts in the Campfire Circle room to individual games in patient rooms for those patients who cannot leave their rooms (yet).
Camp is MAGIC! Can you help keep the magic going?
Description
Help bring joy and laughter to kids affected by cancer or serious illness
A diagnosis of childhood cancer or serious illness changes life in an instant. For kids and families, their schedule suddenly revolves around medical appointments and hospital stays, with long absences from school. There is no time for simple joys like friendships, birthday parties or sport activities.
Campfire Circle is passionate about helping kids to just be kids, once again. By supporting their in-hospital, community and overnight camp programs, you will help bring joy and laughter to kids and families during their most challenging times, at no cost to them.
As part of the Campfire Circle community, you are helping to create opportunities year-round for kids to build friendships and social skills, develop self-confidence and resiliency, and improve their overall wellbeing.
More than a thousand kids were diagnosed with cancer during the pandemic—the need is greater now more than ever. Your support ensures that Campfire Circle’s critical camp-inspired programs will reach even more kids and families across Ontario. Your gift makes life-changing experiences possible.
Thank you for helping to build a world where children thrive and families heal.
Achievements
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| May 03 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| May 01 | Promila | $54.24 |
| May 01 | Gus & Paula | $100.00 |
| May 01 | Judith Minsky | $39.21 |
| Apr 30 | Denise Mills | $107.91 |
| Apr 30 | Donna Wall | Undisclosed amount |
