Walk the Walk

Each year since its inception in 1994, Camp Jumoke has held a walkathon to raise the necessary funds to send children with Sickle Cell Anemia to summer camp.
Camp Jumoke receives no government funding. Therefore, it is primarily supported by private and corporate donations. Will you be one?

The annual Camp Jumoke walkathon is an entire day of family-oriented events featuring celebrities, live entertainment, children’s activities, vendors, refreshments and free giveaways, all at Nathan Phillips Square in downtown Toronto!

The Camp Jumoke walkathon attracts participants from the GTA, surrounding areas and for the last few years, Ottawa.

At last year's walkathon, thousands of dollars were raised by more than 1,500 individual donations and corporate sponsorships, which allowed 40 children to attend the two week camp session and developed a life time of memories.

Our Annual Turtle Walk Around downtown Toronto!

Turtle Walk 2007 proceeded with vigor and enthusiasm despite a smaller than anticipated tournout on one of the most gorgeous day weatherwise.  It was indeed a beautiful day for a walk and in the indomitable spirit of survival which is the hallmark of Camp Jumoke's children and supporters, it was high fives and loud cheers all the way. While at the square as always Turtle Walkers were treated to performances from some of Toronto’s finest artists, including, Jacqueline John, Richard Popcorn, and a band of fire fighting musicians.Fun was had by all.

Camp Jumoke would like to thank everyone who participated in Turtle Walk 2007 including our corporate supporters and those individuals that sponsored the walkathon participants.  

Your continued support in donations and by volunteering your time is greatly appreciated. The number of Children we are able to send to camp are directly proportional to funds raised during the walk-a-thon. We were not able to surpass  last year's 40 children that went to camp at a cost of approximately $1,500 per child. The 2007 Camp Session was from July 29 - August 11, 2007 and 36 children went, drank a lot of water, had even more fun. We hope you will be encourage to support our other events this year to help bring in more funds to make up the shortfall and send more children to camp next year. Check our events page for ways in which you can support us; remember when we help our future leaders, we are really helping ourselves!

It is through your continued support that Camp Jumoke is able to enrich the lives of children with sickle cell disease.