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!
Description
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
Click on one of our team members below to make a donation.
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STELLA'S STARS
Raised: CA$3,618.94
Team captain
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Adele Bruner-Methven
Raised: CA$0.00
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Hugo Bruner-Methven
Raised: CA$0.00
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Michelle Methven
Raised: CA$0.00
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Sam Bruner-Methven
Raised: CA$0.00
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| May 06 | Linda Stuart | Undisclosed amount |
| May 06 | Brian T. Banana | Undisclosed amount |
| May 06 | Bevalah | CA$54.24 |
| May 05 | Sarah Stringer | CA$150.00 |
| May 05 | Afinec Family | CA$107.91 |
| May 05 | Rick & Kathy | Undisclosed amount |
| May 02 | Sheri & Katarina | Undisclosed amount |
| Apr 30 | Thiessen Family | CA$54.24 |
| Apr 29 | Jennifer Cook | Undisclosed amount |
| Apr 29 | Debbie Wolfenden | CA$107.91 |