Rena's Perspective of Camp Simcha Special

By Rena Dayan

I’m in awe. inspired. major respect

I keep thinking just wow as I sit and reflect

Children, so young, so pure, with such capabilities

Nothing holding them back not even diagnoses and disabilities

Kids that can’t see have learned to really listen

Those that can’t walk, they have another mission

CP of all levels, limiting balance and muscles

With smiles they fight life and it’s many obstacles

Little people that will never be tall

Doesn’t stop them! They can thrive while being small

I’ll meet a kid so fun and outgoing

Zip lining, painting, traumas not showing

I don’t even know all those suffering with seizures

These kids are amazing! Taking on life like warriors

Imagine being anaphylactic, but you don’t know the cause

Hospital visits as regulars- to you I applaud

There’s so much more to people than the doctor’s diagnosis

If you choose to see past and really focus

Their glowing faces have suffered hard times

That doesn’t stop the smile that shines

Camp Simcha was magical for both kids and staff

I photographed the moments of accomplishments, growth, smiles, and laughs

I witnessed beauty like never before

as I captured times these girls were given the chance to truly soar

I feel lucky to have been part of such a good cause

I’m sitting here in awe. inspired. giving my biggest applause

About Rena:

Hi I’m Rena Dayan. I’m 21 and I’m a photographer in Toronto. This was my second year doing photography at Camp Simcha Special. I love being able to use my skills to capture the genuine joy of Camp Simcha’s campers.

When I’m not at Camp I do photography for families and events and of course hang out with my friends whenever I have time! You can find me on Instagram @renasperspective

Check out this slideshow of a sampling of Rena’s favourite Camp Simcha moments that she captured with her camera.