Our Story
Our team runs in memory of Cassidy, one of Nancy's best friends who died from cancer at the age of 14. Cassidy was fearless and never let anything stop her. Cassidy was first diagnosed with cancer at the age of 7. As a child she had the wonderful opportunity to attend Camp Ooch which quickly became one of her favourite places.
Campfire Circle (formerly Camp Ooch) is a place were kids can be kids while still receiving the treatments that they need at no cost to their families. Out goal is to help send kids with cancer to camp and give them similar opportunities to the ones Cassidy received.
Cancer can't Laugh, Dance, Sing or Play, but with your help kids can!
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 participation in the Sporting Life 10K 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.
Team members
Click on one of our team members below to make a donation.
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Nancy
Raised: $2,611.31
Team captain
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Andrew Alberti
Raised: $300.00
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| May 16 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| May 16 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| May 15 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| May 15 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| May 14 | Run for Cassidy | Undisclosed amount |
| May 14 | Alex | $22.03 |
| May 10 | Anonymous | $150.00 |
| May 08 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| May 07 | Bob Guenther | Undisclosed amount |
| Apr 29 | Nancy McKye | Undisclosed amount |
