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Meet Our Hero: Matteo Fiamengo
“Matteo is an avid hockey player and an incredibly brave fighter. He was diagnosed with leukaemia in May 2018 at the age of 9. The family learned that this was the beginning of a difficult battle.
Once at The Hospital for Sick Children, with the diagnosis of leukemia confirmed, Matteo immediately started intensive chemotherapy. The treatment hit him hard and he suffered many side effects including: fevers, anaphylactic reactions to blood transfusions, nausea, severe jaw pain; and pancreatitis.
In January 2019, Matteo started maintenance, which entails another two years of treatment. He took chemotherapy orally, up to 18 medications a day, and continued to have lumbar punctures and bloodwork to monitor his blood counts. Matteo returned to school in February 2019 and continued to play hockey. He participated in many charitable events and was awarded the John R. Gardner Special Recognition Award in June 2019, for players who have overcome adversity and continue playing hockey.
Matteo ended treatment a year earlier, due to the new leukemia protocols, and, on November 20, 2020, Matteo officially rang the bell at Sick Kids. He had his port removed in December 2020 and is now in remission. In 5 years, we are hopeful that Matteo will be considered cancer-free."
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30 | D. Modugno | $54.24 |
| Mar 10 | ZZ | Undisclosed amount |
| Mar 10 | Anonymous | $54.24 |
| Mar 10 | Frank Arnone | $533.90 |
| Mar 09 | emilia cordi | $22.03 |
