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For participating in 2026 Sporting Life 10K

Benjamin the Brave

Raised: CA$3,134.73
Goal: CA$2,500.00
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Our Story

In January of 2022 at just 4 years old Benjamin was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called LCH (Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis). After undergoing 25 rounds of treatment we received the news we'd be longing for: Benjamin was cancer-free. In January 2025 he had his most recent scans and they confirmed that he continued to be in a state of remission. His next scan is in 2027 and we hope with everything we have that his results will be NED.


Shortly after his diagnosis my aunt surprised Benjamin with a very special superhero cape that she'd made. For 4+ years running he's worn it to every treatment, surgery, scan and appointment. 


They say, "not all superheroes wear capes", but ours does. And on race day, in honour of his fight, so do many of his biggest supporters. On May 10th, you'll undoubtedly see a flurry of blue Benjamin the Brave replica capes flying behind the people who understand just how much Campfire Circle has meant to our family throughout our oncology journey. 


Benjamin is truly an inspiring little superhero and childhood cancer advocate. He treats every hospital visit like an adventure, looks forward to visiting with the staff and volunteers he's come to know so well and is best known for being happy, positive, kind, affectionate, enthusiastic, inclusive, his sense of humour, bright smile and contagious laugh. We're beyond grateful to Campfire Circle for their role in helping to ensure our little boy continues to be such a bright light and for giving our family opportunities to connect and re-fuel on hope, strength and optimism. 

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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.



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Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Mar 25 Anonymous Undisclosed amount
Mar 17 Subuhi Undisclosed amount
Mar 17 Subuhi Undisclosed amount
Mar 17 Subuhi Undisclosed amount
Mar 17 Rebecca McMenemy CA$54.24
Mar 05 Patrick Hill Undisclosed amount
Mar 04 Sally Marin Ben, you are a real hero! Your strength to fight your disease and your empathy for others on the cancer journey is truly remarkable. CA$107.91
Mar 03 Dawn Williams Undisclosed amount
Feb 26 Vanessa Chung CA$11.30
Feb 23 Anonymous Undisclosed amount