Giving & Special Events

Ways to support Sunrise

The Lucille & Jay Chazanoff Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island heavily relies on the support of our local community. Thanks to your contributions and support, we have been able to give back summer to hundreds of children with cancer and their siblings.

There are plenty of ways that you can help and continue to support our children. Here are just a few ideas:

Donate

​Support or Attend Events that Benefit Sunrise Day Camp

We rely on volunteers, sponsors, and attendees to keep our camp running every year. Check out our social media for new events! Many of our volunteers organize their own events or dedicate proceeds of their events to Sunrise Day Camp.

Create Your Own Fundraiser

Events are one of the best ways to help support Sunrise Day Camp, and there are ways for people of all ages to create their own fundraising event! Here are some ways you can help:

A young girl with shoulder-length brown hair holding a plate of cookies and smiling in a kitchen.

Ideas for Families and Adults:

  • Matching Gift Donations at work

  • Donations in lieu of wedding favors, birthday, or holiday gifts

  • Family Spare Change Jar

  • Garage Sales

  • Golf Outings

  • Dine to Donate

  • Silent Auctions

  • Organize your own unique events

  • Attend our events including SunriseWALKS in June

Ideas for Kids and Teens:

  • Start a Sunrise Day Camp Club at your school

  • Organize a Bake Sale

  • Create a Lemonade Stand

  • Classroom Penny Wars

  • Help out with neighborhood chores like mowing the grass, shoveling snow, taking out the trash, walking your neighbor’s dog, and more!

  • Facebook Birthday Fundraiser

  • Talent Show

Ideas for Families and Adults:

  • Benefit games and tournaments

  • 3v3 Competitions

  • Sunrise shirts for warm ups

Here are some examples of past events:

  • Poster for a charity karaoke event supporting Sunrise Day Camp on Wednesday, January 21, from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM at Ho'Brah, 4895 Arthur Kill Rd. The poster includes logos for Sunrise Day Camp, Jewish Community Center, and other sponsors, with a large illustration of a hand holding a microphone. The blue text box contains event details and reservation information, with a QR code at the bottom for donations.
  • Flyer for 'Skate for Sunrise' event on February 28th at Staten Island Skating Pavilion, supporting Lucille and Jay Chazanoff Sunrise Day Camp for children with cancer. Features cartoon children ice skating, event details, a QR code for registration, and sponsorship logos.
  • Flyer for Sunrise Charity Bingo event on April 16 from 6-9 PM at Trackside Bar & Grill in Staten Island, NY. Includes details about supporting Sunrise Day Camp, bingo starting at 7 PM, and a QR code for donations.
  • Flyer advertising a fundraising event at Mike's Diner on Staten Island, NY, featuring a unicorn illustration and a photo of a burger and fries. The event supports the Lucille & Jay Chazanoff Sunrise Day Camp for kids with cancer, scheduled for January 29th from 9AM to 9PM at 2944 Victory Blvd, with details about online ordering and contact information.