Paul Newman donates all profits he receives from the sale of Newman's
Own products to hundreds of charities within the United States and
abroad, with a special emphasis on the communities where the products
are sold.
The first Hole in the Wall Camp, founded by Paul Newman, was opened
in 1988 in Ashford, CT. It is a nonprofit residential summer camp
where children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses come
each summer for an unforgettable experience, free of charge. There
are now eight camps in operation, five in the United States, plus one each in Ireland,
the United Kingdom and France, with several more scheduled to open in the
near future. The Hole in the Wall Camps are the world's largest
family of camps for children with serious illnesses and life-threatening
conditions.
The Camps are among the many charities Paul Newman supports, but they can only be built and sustained by a very broad base of support. The
Association and each Hole in the Wall Camp is an independent 501(c)3
(or equivalent) charity responsible for raising the funds to support
its own annual operating budgets and capital needs, and all are sustained
entirely by charitable contributions from foundations, corporations,
individuals, and organizations. Raising funds for the Camps is
especially meaningful, because none of the 13,000 children served each
year pays for any services provided by the Camps. For more information
about the camps, please visit www.holeinthewallcamps.org.
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