My team
My Story
September 17, 2020, was supposed to be Scarlett's first day back to school, an eager SK looking forward to being a mentor to her new JK classmates! It wasn't meant to be, instead she awoke that morning with considerable pain in her belly, enough pain that we knew it was serious enough to go to the ED. Later that afternoon we were advised to go to SickKids where we spent the next 10 days cooped up in a patient room, too nervous to go outside the room at the height of a pandemic. Little did we know this would not be the last 10 days we would spend there...
Following a number of visits back and forth to the hospital for various checks and procedures, it was December 4, 2020 we received the news that literally brought us to our knees; Scarlett had cancer! Scarlett was diagnosed with a rare form of liver cancer, and we were starting chemotherapy the following week. Everything happened so fast, it was all a blur, and sadly we soon realized that childhood cancer was far more common that we had imagined.
We would spend the next 5 months as regular visitors to SickKids, and if it wasn't for the youthful energy and support Scarlett received from the Campfire Circle staff, it certainly would have felt much longer! Scarlett received many doses of therapeutic fun during her stays, and this undoubtedly contributed to her recovery. What amazes us most, however, is every time we return for routine surveillance, the staff immediately recognize Scarlett and greet her by name!
We'd come to realize that this therapy extended outside of the walls of SickKids too, through great virtual programs and overnight camping adventures. It is this dedication and support we received that inspired us to participate in the Sporting Life 10K run for Campfire Circle. 2025 will be our 4th year participating in this event!
Many of you have supported our team in the past, for which we are forever grateful! Our family would again like to request your support to Campfire Circle for all of the wonderful work they do bringing laughter and joy to kids affected by childhood cancer.
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 07 | Stephen Bradley | $54.24 |
| May 04 | The Pattison Family | $161.58 |
| Apr 14 | Anonymous | $54.24 |
| Apr 12 | Skyler | $25.00 |
| Apr 12 | The Pretotti | $320.34 |
| Apr 12 | Dany and Giselle Celio-Bédard | $161.58 |
| Apr 12 | Graham | $22.03 |
| Apr 08 | Anonymous | $161.58 |
