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For participating in 2023 Sporting Life 10K

Benjamin the Brave

Raised: $26,276.28
Goal: $2,500.00
100.00% raised
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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. 


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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.

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
May 05 Bree, Erol, Leo and Sophie Such a great cause! $107.91
May 05 JM $27.41
May 05 Ron and Sharon Wimperis $81.08
May 05 Dean kleon $54.24
May 05 Jodi You are an inspiration! $54.24
May 05 Geoff & Louise Pfeiffer $107.91
May 05 Nadia, Mike, Aeva Go Team Benjamin! $54.24
May 04 Krista Wylie $54.24
May 04 Anonymous Undisclosed amount
May 04 Mary Forrest Ben’s courage is so inspiring. Great that you are doing this Cathy! $1,056.50