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Full circle: Former childhood cancer camper now a nurse at OSMH
Summary
Maram Muktar, who attended Campfire Circle as a child while receiving cancer treatment, now works as a nurse at Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital and is returning to the camp this summer as a caregiver. Campfire Circle provides on-site complex medical care so children can take part in activities while receiving treatment.
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Maram Muktar is returning this summer to Campfire Circle, the camp she attended as a child during cancer treatment. She first went at age six and again at ten, and she said those years gave her a sense of belonging and lasting friendships. Those experiences influenced her decision to become a nurse. She now works at Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital and is serving at camp as a health-care professional.
Key details:
- Maram Muktar attended Campfire Circle as a child while undergoing cancer treatment and values the friendships and support she found there.
- She is 26 and works as a nurse at Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital.
- She will return to Campfire Circle this summer as a caregiver, delivering medical care to campers who need treatment.
- Campfire Circle is reported to be the only camp in Canada that provides complex on-site medical care, including IV chemotherapy, blood transfusions and dialysis.
- The camp aims to keep children included in activities while they receive treatment and also offers family programs for parents and siblings.
Summary:
Muktar’s journey from camper to nurse highlights a personal full-circle connection between early support and professional care. Her role at camp is described as bringing needed treatment to children while they participate in activities, and she is scheduled to return this summer as a caregiver.
