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For participating in 2026 Sporting Life 10K

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Our Story

In 2012, we lost our beautiful daughter, Stella, to brain cancer and our lives changed forever. Please help us let the world know that Stella's fire still burns bright, and that cancer did not extinguish her incredible spirit, unstoppable drive, or her ability to find JOY in every day. By supporting Stella's Stars on our 10K run, you will not only help our family honour and remember Stella, you'll be making it possible for kids like Stella and her brothers and sister to build friendships, and experience joy, connection, and healing. Thank you!

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Bring Joy, Friendship, and Connection to Kids Who Need It Most

Every day, thousands of kids across Ontario face cancer or serious illness – and miss out on the moments that make up childhood. Laughter, friendship, and adventure are replaced with hospital visits and isolation.

 For 42 years, Campfire Circle (formerly Camp Ooch & Camp Trillium) has brought healing through happiness to kids with cancer or serious illness and their families. Through our in-hospital, community, and overnight camp programs, we create opportunities for children to build friendships and social skills, develop self-confidence and resiliency, and improve their overall well-being. By providing play-based experiences, we empower kids to take back their childhood, regardless of their medical diagnosis.

But today, more than 40,000 children in Ontario are living with serious illnesses. With your help, we can reach even more of them.

Our goal is to serve 10,000 kids by 2030, and when you donate to the Sporting Life 10K, you join a circle committed to that vision. Your generosity ensures every medically fragile child can experience Campfire Circle’s life-changing programs when they need it most, at no cost to their families.

Together, we can grow our circle of care and help deliver healing through happiness to more kids and families across Ontario.



Team members

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Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
May 06 Linda Stuart In honour of the little girl and family who changed me for good. Undisclosed amount
May 06 Brian T. Banana ⭐️ For Stella ⭐️ Undisclosed amount
May 06 Bevalah CA$54.24
May 05 Sarah Stringer Stella would be so proud of you! CA$150.00
May 05 Afinec Family Go Aim! CA$107.91
May 05 Rick & Kathy Keep up the great work! Undisclosed amount
May 02 Sheri & Katarina Stella is forever in our hearts, as are you, Aimee! You go girl! Undisclosed amount
Apr 30 Thiessen Family You are such an inspiration to all of us!! We love you and are so proud to know you. Stella will always be in our hearts xo CA$54.24
Apr 29 Jennifer Cook Undisclosed amount
Apr 29 Debbie Wolfenden Stella is loved! CA$107.91