Navigating Childhood Cancer Podcast

Episode 17 - Campfire Circle

January 29, 2024 Heather Lielmanis Season 1 Episode 17
Episode 17 - Campfire Circle
Navigating Childhood Cancer Podcast
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Navigating Childhood Cancer Podcast
Episode 17 - Campfire Circle
Jan 29, 2024 Season 1 Episode 17
Heather Lielmanis

In this episode, I am thrilled to share my conversation with Jenny Edmonds, Director of In-Hospital & Community Programs with Campfire Circle. Campfire Circle is a privately funded charity in Ontario that brings laughter and joy to kids and families affected by childhood cancer. 

Campfire Circle is passionate about helping kids to just be kids. These are the cheerful folks who visit your hospital room to play a song on the ukulele, to play a boardgame with your child. They coordinate in-hospital activities, such as painting or crafts, and they have year-round programming outside the hospital, including an overnight summer camp for kids in treatment. Jenny tells us about the history and philosophy of the organization, and all about the incredible programs that are available. 

If you are interested in donating, volunteering or learning more about their programs, you can visit campfirecircle.org.

Show Notes

In this episode, I am thrilled to share my conversation with Jenny Edmonds, Director of In-Hospital & Community Programs with Campfire Circle. Campfire Circle is a privately funded charity in Ontario that brings laughter and joy to kids and families affected by childhood cancer. 

Campfire Circle is passionate about helping kids to just be kids. These are the cheerful folks who visit your hospital room to play a song on the ukulele, to play a boardgame with your child. They coordinate in-hospital activities, such as painting or crafts, and they have year-round programming outside the hospital, including an overnight summer camp for kids in treatment. Jenny tells us about the history and philosophy of the organization, and all about the incredible programs that are available. 

If you are interested in donating, volunteering or learning more about their programs, you can visit campfirecircle.org.