Our Story
In February 2016, our whole world stood still when doctors told us our sweet, two year old, baby girl had cancer. For the next two and a half years, she fought like the superhero she is, alongside her team at Sick kids, so that she could live this beautiful life. During her treatment, Campfire Circle offered Serena the chance to be a kid when her world was full of very grown up treatment and side effects. Whether she was in the hospital, at their office downtown, or day camp, we watched our girl light up with joy at each Campfire Circle event.
This June will mark 5 years since Serena finished treatment and, while she stopped taking medication almost five years ago, Campfire Circle has continued to be an important part of her experience. It is the one place where she doesn't have to explain why some things are harder for her because everyone there understands. Last summer Serena attended her first week of sleepover camp with Campfire Circle and she had the most incredible time. She had the chance to talk to other children about her experiences, struggles and triumphs. Campfire Circle has helped her confidence soar and given our family and friends the gift of watching this sweet girl shine!
We are all blessed to have a village that has supported Serena throughout this journey and, on Mother's Day, they walk, run, push a stroller, or pull a wagon to continue the journey as part of our team.
Thank you for supporting our team with any donation, big or small.
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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Serena Rabinowitz
Raised: $6,435.24
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Maria Talarico
Raised: $1,326.18
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Faleena Rawana
Raised: $161.58
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Polly Tam
Raised: $161.58
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Christine Miller
Raised: $153.30
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Chloe Chan
Raised: $100.00
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Olivia Marshall
Raised: $71.47
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Chiara Garofalo
Raised: $54.24
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Gianluca Garofalo
Raised: $54.24
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Matteo Garofalo
Raised: $54.24
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Paul Penton
Raised: $54.24
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Yvonne Penton
Raised: $54.24
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Gloria Hicks
Raised: $44.06
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Anthony Chan
Raised: $0.00
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Claire Chan
Raised: $0.00
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Superhero Serena's Dad!
Raised: $0.00
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Karl Singleton
Raised: $0.00
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Superhero Serena's Mom!
Raised: $0.00
Team captain
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Michelle Huang
Raised: $0.00
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Paulette Penton
Raised: $0.00
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
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| May 01 | Nanny and Poppy Penton | $400.00 |
| May 01 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| May 01 | David Gushue | $161.58 |
| May 01 | Sonia Drigo | $25.00 |
| Apr 30 | Louisa Rosati | $54.24 |
| Apr 30 | Elsie Talarico | $27.41 |
| Apr 30 | Anonymous | $161.58 |
| Apr 30 | Toni Delle Donne | $27.41 |
| Apr 30 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| Apr 26 | Dale Cousins | $22.03 |
