Sunrise Association

05/11/2026

🎤 Get ready for a K-Pop takeover! 🎤🎶

Our next Virtual Meet & Greet is coming this May—and we’re bringing the singing voice behind the youngest member of the Saja Boys to you! Join us for a special session with Danny Chung, the voice of Baby Saja from K-Pop Demon Hunters.

This interactive show includes:
✨ A live Q&A with the voice behind the character
✨ Stories about life in the recording booth and the world of K-Pop Demon Hunters
✨ A chance to ask Danny your burning questions about the Saja Boys

🗓 May 17
⏰ 5 PM ET | 4 CT | 3 MT | 2 PT
📍 Virtual | Free of charge for children & teens with cancer and their siblings

A high-energy experience full of music, fun, and surprises for all ages — RSVP today!

05/07/2026

Save the date: July 10, 2026 💛

Camp Counselor Appreciation Day is back! Last year, 300+ camps signed up to celebrate the people who make camp magic happen.

👉 Download the toolkit & start planning

💬 Spread the word

Let’s make year four the biggest yet. Be part of it: campcounselor.day

05/05/2026

Last summer, our friend Jesse Solomon brought the cast of Bravo's Summer House out to Sunrise Day Camp – Long Island for a day of friendship bracelets, sports, and a whole lot of joy with our campers.

Jesse has become a true friend of Sunrise. His own cancer journey shaped his commitment to giving back, and watching him share that spirit with our kids was something we won't forget.

Tune in tonight, Tuesday May 5th at 8 PM on Bravo, to see Sunrise on Summer House. Check out the sneak peek here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wep4uRcBmUY

53 likes, 5 comments. "SNEAK PEEK: Jesse Reflects On His Cancer Journey By Giving Back | Summer House (S10 E14) | Bravo"

03/30/2026

At Sunrise Day Camps, children with cancer and their siblings can feel something they rarely do elsewhere — completely normal and fully included.

As Deddy Paz, lead researcher from Tel Aviv University’s School of Public Health, shares on the Sunrise Magic Makers Podcast:
“The focus is not on the illness. The focus is on being kids — surrounded by counselors who make sure they’re safe and having fun.”

Deddy led the landmark study confirming that this environment of joy and inclusion measurably improves children’s resilience and emotional well-being.

Hear Deddy’s full story on the pod and read the findings from the Impact Study here: https://www.sunriseassociation.org/magicmakers/.

03/16/2026

As Deddy Paz, lead researcher from Tel Aviv University’s School of Public Health, shares on the Sunrise Magic Makers Podcast:
“You don’t see the illness, you don’t see the challenges. You just see kids being kids — playing together, laughing together.”

Deddy led the landmark study confirming that Sunrise Day Camps build resilience, ease anxiety, and help children with cancer and their siblings rediscover joy — long after summer ends.

Hear Deddy’s full story on the pod and read the findings from the Impact Study here: https://www.sunriseassociation.org/magicmakers/

03/06/2026

Join us for a night of big laughs and even bigger impact! We’re excited to announce that Roy Wood Jr. will headline this year's Rock the River Benefit for Sunrise Day Camp-Pearl River. Get your tickets today at rocktheriverforsunrise.org.
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Roy is a comedian, author, Emmy-nominated producer, and former correspondent on The Daily Show who also headlined the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. He currently hosts Have I Got News for You on CNN and released his fourth stand-up special, Lonely Flowers, on Hulu. His new memoir, The Man of Many Fathers, published by Crown Publishing, was released at the end of 2025.
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02/19/2026

Run with purpose and help bring the joys of childhood back to children with cancer and their siblings. 💜

Team Sunrise is heading to the 2026 Chicago Marathon and we have 13 bibs available for Sunday, October 11, 2026!

✨ Apply by Feb 28th using the Team Sunrise Interest Form.
✨ Interested in a different marathon? You can indicate that on the form, too.

https://fs23.formsite.com/B273SV/vovar1px4c/index

So far this year, Team Sunrise runners have raised over $60,000 through the NYC and Chicago Marathons and we’re just getting started.

02/18/2026

For Najma Zanelli’s family, summer doesn’t start until Sunrise does. 🌞

As the parent of a child who battled cancer, she’s found something extraordinary — a place her kids never want to miss. They count down the days until camp, jump out of bed every morning, and fill their summer with laughter, friendship, and joy.

That’s the magic of Sunrise.

Hear Najma’s full story here: https://www.sunriseassociation.org/magicmakers/

02/13/2026

This week was a powerful reminder of what Sunrise is all about: people coming together with purpose.

At the 2026 Sunrise Association Staff Conference in Long Beach, we gathered around our theme, The Power of Connection, to strengthen how we show up for kids and families and for each other. From our partner communities and association camps across the US to our friends at Sunrise Israel, we connected, learned, and grew as one team.

Feeling energized, aligned, and ready for what’s next.

02/04/2026

On , we’re reminded why we do what we do.

Sunrise Day Camp exists so children with cancer can just be kids — laugh, play, and feel the magic of summer.

We’re honored to be part of their journey. 💛

02/02/2026

When Najma Zanelli’s child was diagnosed with cancer, she never imagined a place where her kids could simply be kids again. 💛

At Sunrise Day Camp, she found that place — a community overflowing with love, safety, and joy. Seeing her children run off laughing, surrounded by people who care so deeply, reminded her what childhood is supposed to feel like.

Hear Najma’s full story here: https://www.sunriseassociation.org/magicmakers/