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* [http://www.seriousfunnetwork.org/ SeriousFun Children's Network Website]


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Revision as of 01:36, 16 December 2013

The SeriousFun Children's Network, formerly known as the Hole in the Wall Camps and The Association of Hole In The Wall Camps, is a worldwide affiliation of over 30 Camps and programs for seriously ill children.[1][2]

They are modeled after the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in the U.S. state of Connecticut, founded by Paul Newman in 1988.

The camps serve children seriously ill children, including those with HIV, Sickle-cell disease, cancer, and other serious illnesses. All programs are free to campers and their families.[1]

As of June 2008, nearly 130,000 children from 40 countries have been served by the camps.[2]

Member camps

North America

Europe

Middle East

Global Partnership Program (GPP)

Africa

Asia

Caribbean

South America

References

  1. ^ a b home page, Hole in the Wall Camps, retrieved 2008-06-15
  2. ^ a b Camp says it's unaffected by health of founder, Paul Newman, Newsday.com, retrieved 2008-06-15