Sunrise Magic Makers Podcast
Sunrise Magic Makers Podcast
Podcast Description
Sunrise Magic Makers is the official podcast of Sunrise Association, celebrating 20 summers of bringing childhood joy to children with cancer and their siblings—always free of charge. Each episode features heartfelt, unscripted conversations with the people behind the magic: campers, counselors, volunteers, supporters, and leaders. Tune in for inspiring stories of hope, resilience, and the community that makes Sunrise shine.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of hope, resilience, and community involvement, with episodes highlighting individual stories like Gary Raisig's journey of turning a business relationship into impactful charity work. Episodes cover topics such as the importance of community support, integrating corporate culture with charitable initiatives, and personal commitments to Sunrise's mission, creating a powerful narrative around childhood joy and collective responsibility.
Sunrise Magic Makers is the official podcast of Sunrise Association, celebrating 20 summers of bringing childhood joy to children with cancer and their siblings—always free of charge. Each episode features heartfelt, unscripted conversations with the people behind the magic: campers, counselors, volunteers, supporters, and leaders. Tune in for inspiring stories of hope, resilience, and the community that makes Sunrise shine.
Guest: Libby – Health and Logistics Coordinator, Horizon Day Camp (Baltimore)
In this inspiring episode, Libby shares her heartfelt journey with the Sunrise Association, beginning as a counselor at Aurora Day Camp in Atlanta and now serving as the Health and Logistics Coordinator at Horizon Day Camp in Baltimore. She opens up about a life-changing connection with a camper that shaped her path toward medicine and public health. Libby discusses the unique magic of Sunrise camps — the joy, community, and resilience built for children with cancer and their siblings — and how those values have influenced her career aspirations. Her story is a powerful reminder of the lasting impact Sunrise has on both campers and staff alike.
Topics Covered
• How Libby first discovered Aurora Day Camp as a teen
• Why she returned to Sunrise years later at Horizon Day Camp
• The “aha moment” with a camper that changed her perspective
• The unique challenges and joys of supporting siblings of children with cancer
• How Sunrise shaped Libby’s passion for medicine and public health
• The power of community-based programs in improving health outcomes
• The magic of Sunrise traditions like Roundup and Color War
• Dreams for Sunrise’s future growth and expansion
• Advice for young people considering working at a Sunrise camp
• Why a summer at Sunrise is “so much more than just a job”
Links & Resources
• Learn more about the 20 Summers of Sunrise Magic campaign → https://sunriseassociation.org/20-summers
• Commit to $20/month for 20 months and become a Magic Maker for children impacted by pediatric cancer → https://sunriseassociation.org/20-summers
• Connect with Sunrise → Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sunriseassociation/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/sunriseassociationdaycamps/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/sunrise-association/] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/sunriseassociation]
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