‘Laughter may very well be the best medicine’- Paul Newman

After two years of increased isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Newman’s Own Foundation allocated funding to help charities in Australia and New Zealand get their camp programs back up and running in 2022 and 2023.

One of Paul Newman’s most significant philanthropic legacies was the establishment of The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp and SeriousFun Children’s Network for children living with serious illnesses more than 30 years ago. Since that time, SeriousFun Children’s Networks camps delivered 2 million camp experiences and escape the challenges and isolation of their medical conditions and, in his words, “raise a little hell.” 

A recent, independent study of the SeriousFun Children’s Network camps found that participating in a camp increased the confidence, self-esteem, interest in social activities and a sense of belonging among alumni who participated in the study.”

Some previous grant recipients include:

• Heart Kids NZ
• Cystic Fibrosis Community Care
• Camp Breakaway
• Childhood Cancer Support
• Guide Dog NSW/ACT
• Very Special Kids
• Camp Quality NZ
• Debra Australia
• Camp Quality Aus
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