GIVING HOPE, STRENGTH, AND JOY to CHILDREN WITH CANCER and Their Siblings!

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Celebrating 20 Summers of Sunrise Magic!

Sunrise Association: Spreading Smiles!

Sunrise Association brings the joys of childhood to children with cancer and their siblings worldwide. We offer welcoming, inclusive day camps, year-round programs and in-hospital recreational activities, all completely free of charge.

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Sharing Happiness!

In 2023 alone, Sunrise Association has brought joy to over 45,000 children battling cancer and their siblings.
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Campers at Sunrise Day Camps in 2023
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Kids engaged through Sunrise virtual programs
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Million Sunrise Smiles!

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How will you impact a child’s life today?

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Spreading Smiles Around the World

Sunrise’s magic stretches from coast to coast in the US and around the world. We’re bringing smiles to children everywhere by opening new camps and expanding our in-hospital programs.

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News & Events

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Nonprofit Brings Joy to Children with Cancer
NEW YORK (PIX11) – The Sunrise Association, a non-profit organization, is bringing joy to children with cancer through in-hospital activities and summer camps located across the country. It is completely free of charge to families. Click here to watch this amazing piece on the Sunrise Association and our Sunrise on Wheels program.

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1st Annual Friends of Sunrise-Greater Philadelphia
April 3, 2025
Join Us for an Exclusive Culinary Experience Benefiting Sunrise Day Camp-Greater Philly! Mark your calendars for an intimate evening featuring renowned chefs Omar Tate of Honeysuckle and Chad Williams of Friday Saturday Sunday. Join us on Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 6–10 PM at the highly anticipated new Honeysuckle location: 631 N Broad St, Philadelphia, […]

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Horizon Day Camp’s Kick-Off Brunch
April 12, 2025
Join Us for a Spring Kick-Off Brunch as we Celebrate 10 Summers of Fun! Saturday, April 12, 2025 | 10AM Jimmy’s Famous Seafood 6526 Holabird Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224 Guests will enjoy a delicious brunch among friends from Jimmy’s Famous Seafood! We’ll reflect on Horizon Day Camp’s first nine magical years in Baltimore, serving children […]

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Rock the River – Night of Comedy
April 24, 2025
Get ready for an unforgettable night of laughter at the funniest event of the year! Join us on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 6:30 PM at The Capitol Theatre for the Rock the River: Night of Comedy Benefit! We’ll be honoring Ilene & Michael Weinberg and Elissa & Greg Weinhoff for their outstanding support. Enjoy cocktails, delicious food, and a silent auction. All proceeds will benefit Sunrise Day […]

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19th Annual Friends of Sunrise
May 1, 2025
Celebrate with us at the 19th Annual Friends of Sunrise Cocktail Party & Auction on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the Glen Head Country Club. We are thrilled to honor Natalia & Adam Good with the Sunrise Champion Award and Blake & Wayne Geffen with the Sunrise Legacy Award and look forward to an incredible evening featuring cocktails, […]

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Sunrise Association donates toys to children battling cancer in Dallas-Fort Worth
CW33-Dallas, 10/24/22
Sunrise Association donates toys to children battling cancer in Dallas-Fort Worth DALLAS (KDAF) — The mission of the Sunrise Association is to bring back the joys of childhood to children with cancer and their siblings worldwide. CW33 teamed up with the Sunrise Association for a toy and supply drop-off at Medical City […]

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19th Annual Mildred & Samuel Levine Memorial Golf Classic
August 4, 2025
Join us for an un-fore-gettable day on Monday, August 4, 2025, at the 19th Annual Mildred & Samuel Levine Memorial Golf Classic! This exciting event features golf at The Seawane Club, Rockaway Hunting Club, and Hempstead Golf & Country Club. Beyond golf, enjoy tennis & pickleball, cards & games, shopping & lunch, and cocktails & […]

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9th Annual Westchester Golf Outing
July 14, 2025
9th Annual Westchester Golf Outing July 14, 2025 Brae Burn Country Club • Fenway Golf Club Join us for an exciting day at the 9th Annual Westchester Golf Outing on Monday, July 14, 2025, as we raise money for Sunrise Day Camp-Pearl River! We’re thrilled to announce that Brae Burn Country Club will be our new […]

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Impact in Every Donation

Every dollar you give helps us spread joy in countless ways. While donations are used where they are most needed, your generosity could help provide toys, a day filled with laughter at camp, or sweet summer treats for our brave children.

$300Fill the Sunrise on Wheels Trunk with Toys
$150One day at Sunrise Day Camp
$50Ice cream for the summer for a child

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