My team
My Story
On May 11th, I will be participating in the Sporting Life 10K, in support of Campfire Circle, and as a proud member of the Benjamin the Brave team.
My grandnephew, Benjamin, was diagnosed with Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH) in 2021, and underwent tests, procedures, and chemo at Sick Kids. During this time, Ben and his family, were supported by the wonderful in-hospital programming offered by Campfire Circle.
Last fall, Ben, his sister Ella, and parents' Kaitlin and Dave, spent a weekend at Campfire Circle's Family Camp in Muskoka. They were "completely blown away" by the the experience which was "pure magic". The days were filled with laughter, trying new things together, and meeting new friends. Kaitlin and Dave met the only other family they know who has a child with LCH. In Kaitlin's words, they found "Joy. Relief. Connection. Normalcy. Things we didn't know how badly we'd been missing until we found them at camp."
I am walking the 10K to help kids with cancer, and their families, find some joy and normalcy during their oncology journey.
Please consider supporting me and donating to this great cause.
Thank you,
Gail
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 10 | Kim Kalata | $27.41 |
| May 08 | Nadine Kowall | $54.24 |
| May 08 | David & Kathy Lloyd | Undisclosed amount |
| May 04 | Heather Rumball | Undisclosed amount |
| May 04 | Paul Richey | $161.58 |
| May 03 | Ann Sabo | Undisclosed amount |
| May 02 | Ruth Richey | $107.91 |
| May 02 | Lori Johnson | $54.24 |
| May 01 | Anonymous | $161.58 |
| May 01 | Lydia Lebed | $107.91 |
