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Help Emily raise money

For participating in 2025 Sporting Life 10K

My Story

On May 11 (Mother’s Day!), Esmé and I will be participating in the Sporting Life 10K, fundraising for Campfire Circle. 


The Campfire Circle team  made such a massive difference to Esmé’s journey in 2023. They connected us with similar kids and families, and frequently brightened our day with activities like music, crafts, and slime-making at Esmé's bedside during endless hours at hospital, and also time away at Camp with other families going through similar things. Campfire Circle made our time at SickKids much more enjoyable than I could have ever imagined, and gave Esmé much-appreciated distractions in the long days at hospital. The team really took the time to get to know us, and Esmé became a regular attendee at the Campfire Circle craft room at SickKids. It is such a joy that she is out the other side and can now enjoy school and an active life, while looking forward to Campfire Circle activities here and there. I really hope we can raise as much as possible to help other families going through this rollercoaster. 

Description

Help deliver healing through happiness to kids with cancer or serious illness and their families.

For over 40 years Campfire Circle has provided play-based experiences through our in-hospital, community, and overnight camps for kids with cancer or serious illness and their families. We empower kids to take back their childhood, regardless of their medical diagnosis.

Now, more than ever, kids with serious illness and their families need moments of joy, connection, and healing.

When you donate to Campfire Circle you build friendships and social skills, develop self-confidence and resiliency, and improve their overall well-being.

With your support, we can offer our programs at no cost to families and grow our circle of care so that every eligible child can benefit from our innovative and impactful programs.

Thank you for helping to build a world where children thrive and families heal.

Achievements

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Apr 16 Anonymous You're an inspiration. Undisclosed amount
Apr 15 William J Way to go Esmé! From William J (from Mme Scott’s class) Undisclosed amount
Apr 15 Summer & Nora Quach We are cheering you on Esmé & family!! Undisclosed amount
Apr 14 Ryan Pun Go Esmé! $107.91
Apr 11 Kyla Maillet Undisclosed amount
Apr 11 Cole Chiddy Go Esme Go! $27.41
Apr 11 Anonymous Undisclosed amount
Apr 11 Jess Macdonald Undisclosed amount
Apr 10 Anonymous Cheering you on Emily, a great Mother - and Esme and James Undisclosed amount
Apr 10 Emily Kinnon $161.58