Sunrise Magic Makers Podcast

<p>Dr. Carolyn Fein Levy carries a story most pediatric oncologists do not. At age eleven, she was diagnosed with a malignant ovarian tumor. Today, she leads pediatric solid tumor care at Cohen Children's Medical...

<p>When Lucy’s younger sister Penny was diagnosed with leukemia at age eight, Lucy’s world shifted overnight. She went from sharing a bedroom with her sister to staring at a perfectly made, empty bed. At school...

<p>Deanna Slade has spent nearly two decades watching Sunrise magic unfold, from the very first summers to today’s full-circle moments when former campers return as staff. She shares what “magic” really means at...

<p>In this deeply moving conversation, Bill Villafranco shares his remarkable journey from personal tragedy to profound impact. As trustee of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation, Bill has been a transformative force in...

<p>Steph has been part of Sunrise for 15 unforgettable summers. What began as a place of respite during her brother’s cancer treatment became a second home — filled with laughter, friendship, and healing. In this...

<p>counselors and leaders, their story is a powerful reflection of what Sunrise is all about: transformation, connection, and purpose. In this episode, they share the magic of brotherhood, the trauma of a diagnosis, and...

<p>In this heartwarming episode, we meet Adriana, a camper at Sunrise Day Camp–Long Island, who opens up about her family’s journey after her younger brother was diagnosed with leukemia. She shares what it was like to...

<p>In this special episode, Sunrise Association CEO & President Arnie Preminger reunites with Deddy Paz—first camp director of Sunrise Israel and now lead researcher of the 2024 Sunrise Day Camps Impact Study—for a...

<p>Welcome to Sunrise Magic Makers, the official podcast of Sunrise Association. In each episode, we sit down with the people who make the magic happen — from dedicated volunteers and visionary leaders to Sunrise...

<p>Guest: Libby – Health and Logistics Coordinator, Horizon Day Camp (Baltimore) </p><p>In this inspiring episode, Libby shares her heartfelt journey with the Sunrise Association, beginning as a counselor at Aurora Day...

<p>Najma Zanelli never expected her family’s life to be touched by pediatric cancer. When her daughter Nyla was diagnosed, their world turned upside down — but so did everything again when they discovered Sunrise. In...

<p>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...

<p>Episode 2: Banking Time, Spreading Joy: Gary Raisig's Sunrise Story Guest: Gary Raisig, Commercial Banker & Corporate Champion for Sunrise Episode Summary: What started as a simple coffee meeting turned into a...

<p>Welcome to Magic Makers, the official podcast of Sunrise Association. In each episode, we sit down with the people who make the magic happen — from dedicated volunteers and visionary leaders to Sunrise alumni...