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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 03 Stef B Good luck with your walk and fundraising for such a great cause! $22.03
May 03 The McKinlays Good luck on Sunday! Xo $107.91
May 03 Valerie Codlin $54.24
May 03 Ines, David, Pat and Kevin $107.91
May 02 Stephanie Greenberg $54.24
May 01 Ann Sabo $54.24
May 01 The Mercer Fam Go Team Benjamin the Brave!! Undisclosed amount
May 01 Anonymous Good luck!! Hope you beat 50 minutes! $107.91
Apr 30 Pleasance Physiotherapy Go Maris Go! $27.41
Apr 30 Patricia Lorimer $54.24