Our Story
In January 2022 at just 4 years old Benjamin was diagnosed with Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH), a rare form of cancer.
Benjamin is truly an inspiring little superhero and even wears a custom-made Benjamin the Brave cape to every hospital appointment. He views every SickKids visit as an adventure and is best known for being happy, positive, kind, affectionate, enthusiastic, inclusive and for the wonderful sense of humour that pairs perfectly with his big smile and contagious laugh.
Throughout his treatment Benjamin has had the benefit of participating in the Campfire Circle in-hospital programming. Whether it was waiting to go into surgery or during a chemotherapy appointment or an emergency room visit, the crafts, the music and the ability of the staff to form easy connections with Benjamin have had such a positive impact on his hospital experience.
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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David Black (Benjamin the Brave's Dad)
Raised: $8,531.14
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Cathy Garrido
Raised: $5,435.07
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Kaitlin Black (Benjamin the Brave's Mum)
Raised: $3,311.90
Team captain
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Jane Watson
Raised: $1,443.33
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Marissa Vanular
Raised: $1,050.60
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Campfire Circle
Raised: $1,017.54
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Nicole Medina
Raised: $898.27
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Brittany Rasmussen-Small
Raised: $643.23
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Heather Richey
Raised: $643.23
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Meghan Coffell
Raised: $551.14
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Stacey Monteiro
Raised: $370.06
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Sarah Hooper
Raised: $320.34
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Tara Duwyn
Raised: $308.48
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Andrea MacDonald
Raised: $268.93
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Henry Shaheen
Raised: $216.96
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Samuel Beasley
Raised: $211.58
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DANIEL RESNICK
Raised: $199.08
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Scott Harvey
Raised: $54.24
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Samantha Zapata
Raised: $32.77
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Andrea Vieira
Raised: $0.00
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Heather Clegg
Raised: $0.00
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Hunter Cape
Raised: $0.00
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Jane Wareham
Raised: $0.00
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Jeffrey Charles
Raised: $0.00
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Jennifer Bond
Raised: $0.00
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Katie Vanular
Raised: $0.00
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Kelly Watson
Raised: $0.00
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Laird MacDonald
Raised: $0.00
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Nicola Garrido
Raised: $0.00
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Olivia Garrido
Raised: $0.00
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Stephanie Greenberg
Raised: $0.00
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 14 | Warren Coffell | $150.00 |
| Feb 14 | Stacey Monteiro | $107.91 |
| Jan 15 | Jane Watson | Undisclosed amount |
| Jan 13 | Cathy Garrido | $54.24 |
| Jan 08 | Katie Vanular | $54.24 |
| Jan 08 | Anonymous | $54.24 |
| Jan 07 | Maelle and Marley Duwyn | Undisclosed amount |
| Dec 15 | Anonymous | $54.24 |
