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.
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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.
In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Sami Tanenbaum, who has led Aurora Day Camp in Atlanta since its very first summer in 2017. Sami shares her emotional introduction to Sunrise, the spark that led her back to hands-on work with campers, and the powerful moments that have defined her journey. From chaotic lunch singalongs to quiet emotional breakthroughs, Sami reminds us what true camp magic looks like—and why every child deserves a safe place to just be a kid.
Topics Covered:
• Sami’s journey from nonprofit funding to camp leadership
• Her emotional first visit to Sunrise Long Island
• Creating a “celebration every day” culture at Aurora
• The power of traditions—from song wheels to lunchtime chaos
• Transformative stories from campers and parents
• The role of staff and counselors as behind-the-scenes magic makers
• Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable—and why it matters
• The impact of Sunrise on siblings and survivors
• Community partners, volunteers, and parent support at Aurora
• Sami’s vision for expanding the reach of Sunrise in Georgia
Links & Resources:
• Learn more about the 20 Summers of Sunrise Magic campaign → https://sunriseassociation.org/20-summers
• Connect with Sunrise:
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/sunriseassociation/
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