Guest: Libby – Health and Logistics Coordinator, Horizon Day Camp (Baltimore) 

In this inspiring episode, Libby shares her heartfelt journey with the Sunrise Association, beginning as a counselor at Aurora Day Camp in Atlanta and now serving as the Health and Logistics Coordinator at Horizon Day Camp in Baltimore. She opens up about a life-changing connection with a camper that shaped her path toward medicine and public health. Libby discusses the unique magic of Sunrise camps — the joy, community, and resilience built for children with cancer and their siblings — and how those values have influenced her career aspirations. Her story is a powerful reminder of the lasting impact Sunrise has on both campers and staff alike. 

Topics Covered 

• How Libby first discovered Aurora Day Camp as a teen 
• Why she returned to Sunrise years later at Horizon Day Camp 
• The “aha moment” with a camper that changed her perspective 
• The unique challenges and joys of supporting siblings of children with cancer 
• How Sunrise shaped Libby’s passion for medicine and public health 
• The power of community-based programs in improving health outcomes 
• The magic of Sunrise traditions like Roundup and Color War 
• Dreams for Sunrise’s future growth and expansion 
• Advice for young people considering working at a Sunrise camp 
• Why a summer at Sunrise is “so much more than just a job” 

Links & Resources 

• Learn more about the 20 Summers of Sunrise Magic campaign → https://sunriseassociation.org/20-summers 
• Commit to $20/month for 20 months and become a Magic Maker for children impacted by pediatric cancer → https://sunriseassociation.org/20-summers 
• Connect with Sunrise → Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sunriseassociation/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/sunriseassociationdaycamps/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/sunrise-association/] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/sunriseassociation]