Our Story
Every year our team looks forward to May as we get a chance to do what we love. We get to support those who supported us! Thank you Camp Ooch for all the wonderful volunteers that would come around our room at Sick Kids and played with Mateja. Even though she was just a baby (5 months old), you always brought toys and made her smile. I know Mateja didn't get to enjoy the wonders of camp but I am so honoured to fundraise for such an amazing organization. Our Mateja was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma. She had cancer in her bones, blood and large tumour that was formed from her adrenal gland. It was a mother's worse nightmare to hear your child has cancer. To make it that much more challenging it was stage 4. Along with that Mateja faced many complications due to the position on the tumor. She received numerous blood transfusions, pokes in her tinny little arms and surgeries that left scars on her tummy. I want her to continue to be strong and proud of her strengths and courage.
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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Ivana Markulin
Raised: $3,530.41
Team captain
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Sarah Runge
Raised: $998.04
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Bill Ford
Raised: $400.00
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Tommy Markulin
Raised: $392.66
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Ivana Ford
Raised: $352.69
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Sandy & Roko Karaban
Raised: $50.00
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 16 | Sandy O'Riordan | Undisclosed amount |
| Apr 11 | Lesley Kotis | Undisclosed amount |
| Apr 06 | Josie Palladina | Undisclosed amount |
| Apr 06 | Lisa Marchione | Undisclosed amount |
| Apr 05 | Mario and Diana Kulis | $107.91 |
| Apr 04 | Francine | $32.77 |
| Apr 04 | Viv Boem | Undisclosed amount |
| Apr 04 | Theresa McMahon | $32.77 |
| Mar 29 | Anonymous | $22.03 |
| Mar 29 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
