My team
My Story
Hey everyone, my name is Abdur. I was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 13, and I am now more than 8 years cancer-free. Every year since my senior year of highschool, I form a fundraising team alongside old highschool friends/alumni. It’s a tradition we’re carrying on from our school, one that has continued every year since. Our goal each year is to raise funds and awareness for Campfire Circle (formerly Camp Ooch & Trillium). I had the good fortune (despite the circumstances) of attending their campsite in Muskoka, back when it was “Camp Ooch”. There I met lifelong friends and made memories that persist to this day, and likely will forever. The bonds I made there are such that, even after 4-6 years, reconnecting with people at a camp reunion feels like there was no lost time at all between us. We just pick up where we left off. The friends that we lost will always be remembered and impact our lives. It’s this camp feeling that I wish to give other children affected by cancer. Raising funds and awareness means that more kids gets to experience camp. Though self-discovery, camaraderie and fun - we can help fill the social and emotional void that cancer treatment leaves in these children and teenagers.
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 14 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| May 14 | Chloe B | $22.03 |
| Mar 20 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| Mar 13 | L.Oad | $54.24 |
| Mar 13 | Ry | $22.03 |
| Mar 12 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| Mar 12 | Samay Atwal & Amaryllis Jones | $50.00 |
| Mar 12 | Victoria Cirone | $22.03 |
| Mar 12 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| Jan 21 | Farseema Delgosha | $16.67 |
