My team
My Story
As many of you know, my cousin's 5-year-old son, Benjamin, was diagnosed with cancer in January 2022. Thankfully, after an incredibly difficult year, Ben was diagnosed as cancer-free this year. His strength throughout this journey has been inspiring - he is the sweetest, most caring, and happy little boys you'll ever meet and that never changed throughout this difficult time. He is truly a superhero - Benjamin the Brave! - to everyone who knows him.
On May 14th, my mom, Bear, and I will be walking the Sporting Life 10k to support Campfire Circle, an organization that helped make Benjamin's many hospital visits a manageable experience and left him with many positive memories.
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 25 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| May 09 | Janine, Nick, Arthur and Ellis | $54.24 |
| May 07 | Rachel Kirkwood | Undisclosed amount |
| May 05 | Bree, Erol, Leo and Sophie | $107.91 |
| May 03 | Nonno & Granny Bear | $161.58 |
| May 03 | Stef B | $22.03 |
| May 03 | The McKinlays | $107.91 |
| May 03 | Ines, David, Pat and Kevin | $107.91 |
