# Ep 12 - The Dopamine of Doing Good: Sunrise Day Camp - Turning Wealth Into Magic for Underprivileged Kids With Cancer and Their Families with Arnie Preminger

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Published: 2025-09-24T04:00:00+00:00
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In this heartwarming episode of the Crazy Wealthy Podcast, Jonathan Blau sits down with Arnie Preminger, founder and CEO of the Sunrise Association, the organization behind Sunrise Day Camps, the world’s first full-summer day camps for children with cancer and their siblings. Arnie shares the unlikely story of how a Paul McCartney concert sparked the idea, the challenges of creating a camp model that keeps kids close to critical medical care, and how the program has grown from one camp on Long Island to a global movement across the U.S. and Israel.  IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Introduction 02:05 Arnie explains the unique model of Sunrise Day Camps for children with cancer 06:52 How a Paul McCartney concert inspired the creation of Sunrise Organization 12:44 Jonathan shares his personal experience volunteering at Sunrise camps 14:39 What motivates Arnie to keep expanding Sunrise 18:09 Fundraising growth from $750k to $14 million annually 21:55 Impact of visiting the camp on donors 24:21 Closing remarks and how to support Sunrise Association 25:04 Recap of the episode with Jon and Amy KEY TAKEAWAYS: Sunrise Day Camps provide a unique day camp experience for children with cancer, allowing them to return home each night—crucial for those undergoing treatment. Childhood cancer affects families across all economic levels, with about 35% of families in Sunrise programs near the poverty line. The organization has grown from raising $750,000 in its first year to needing $14 million annually, expanding to 13 physical camps and one virtual camp across the US and Israel. Volunteers and donors play a crucial role in Sunrise's success, with personal connections driving significant fundraising efforts. RESOURCE LINKS  Fusion Family Wealth - Website Johathan Blau - LinkedIn Arnie…

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