The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp

GAZETTE Fall 2013

Camp Memories Lost and Found Again Tamara was one of the fi rst campers to attend Hole in the Wall back in 1988. She had the opportunity to relive that time – and regain lost memories – at this summer’s Birthday Bash.

How did you learn about Camp Those summers also helped me to and come to be a camper that fi rst come out of my shell. At the time, I very IN THIS ISSUE summer? much wanted to be an actress and a What’s New at Camp ...... 2 I was a patient at the Children’s teacher, but I was rather shy. I enjoyed Memorial Hospital of . Every the silliness and freedom to not have to CEO Message ...... 2 year, the hospital would rent a college look perfect or be dressed perfect – to Camp’s Time Capsule ...... 2 campus in Lake Geneva and host a laugh and be laughed at. And when camp called One Step, where I was a you got up on stage for Stage Night, Hospital Outreach on the Go . . . .3 camper. But in 1988, they must have the applause was amazing. No matter Camper Corral ...... 3 Tamara (center) with her daughter and gotten an invitation from Paul Newman, what you did up there, everyone was Bandits in the Big Apple ...... 4-5 because we all went to The Hole in the cheering. It felt great. sister at the 25th Birthday Bash in May. Wall Gang Camp instead. And for the Sheriff’s Spotlight next three summers, I pleaded with my What have you been doing I had surgery to remove the Our corporate partners ...... 4 parents to return on my own so I could since Camp? meningioma in November 2012, but Our Events ...... 6 see all my friends again. I knew when I was younger that I when I woke up, I initially couldn’t Team Hole in the Wall Update . . . .6 wanted to give back, and I became a remember anything after I was What was the experience like special education teacher. Then a year eight years old. As time passed, I Pardner Profi le for you? ago, I was hit by a car while on a training remembered a lot of things through Remarkable Camp staff & friends . . .7 It was amazing. Groups came from ride for my 11th event with Team in high school, which included all of Saddle Up for Camp all over the world, including one from Training for the Leukemia & Lymphoma my time as a camper. While I was Highlighting community support . . 7 England where my very best Camp Society. As a result of that accident, I had recovering, my daughter brought friend Alice came from. And there was an MRI, which revealed a meningioma an iPad to me at the hospital, where a group from France, who didn’t speak in my brain. Typically, when people have I looked up Camp and found out any English, but that didn’t matter – these, they are pretty harmless, but about the event at Grey you don’t need to speak English to because of the cranial radiation Advertising, and I attended. When I Be sure to “like” us on Facebook boat and fi sh and sing campfi re songs. and chemotherapy I had as a child to was there and watched the promo http://www.facebook.com/ It made me realize that despite a few treat my acute lymphocytic leukemia, video, I cried in such a good, powerful holeinthewallgangcamp diff erences among us, we were more it was of concern. The radiation way that I knew that whatever I did for and follow us on Twitter. alike than diff erent – we all wanted to undoubtedly saved my life but had this my recovery, Camp had to be part of it. http://www.twitter.com/holewallcamp survive and enjoy our childhood while negative side eff ect. continued on page 7 we fought our illnesses. From the CEO

Twenty-fi ve years ago, on the night before the fi rst camper arrived, our Founder Paul Newman toasted the staff . “I’ve taken it this far,” he said. “You take it from here. Raise a little hell.” It didn’t take long for Paul and the rest of us to realize that along with all the fun, something incredibly profound was happening inside this Hole in the Wall. For our campers, being part of this special community restored their hope and lifted their spirits more than anyone could ever CampOut specialists James Sibelle and Hope Winkler. have imagined. From day one, Paul knew that this dream was far bigger than just him. He knew that Camp needed other hands and other hearts to make “a diff erent kind of healing” happen. As we conclude our 25th anniversary, I What’s New want to thank all of you for making Paul’s dream your own and helping us to reach such an incredible milestone. at Camp But our anniversary is not just a momentary celebration. It’s also a time for big dreams. There are still so many children and families out The excitement sizzled again this The excitement continued as we moved there who need Camp, which is why we were all so excited to launch a summer here at Camp. It all began into the fall. In September, Connecticut fi ve-year plan that will broaden the reach of our programming and serve on May 18th when Hole in the Wall Public Television (CPTV) began airing The our existing families in even deeper ways. In this issue, you’ll see this welcomed back 1,800 alumni campers, Hole in the Wall Gang Camp: A Diff erent Kind plan in action when you read about the recent expansion of our Hospital staff , volunteers and their families for a of Healing. The documentary tells the story of Outreach Program, the launch of our CampOut program and a new staff glorious day of reconnection, reminiscing Camp through the eyes of four campers and member who is helping us use research and evaluation to ensure we and friendship at the 25th Birthday Bash. their families. They share their experiences provide the best programming possible. On June 1st, Camp celebrated the coping with their illnesses and describe how Camp has been given so much over the years – an inspirational grand opening of Steve’s Station, a brand- Camp has supported them over the years. founder, generous friends, devoted staff and volunteers, and, most new, 5,000-square-foot residence for This poignant story aired three times in important of all, the faith that our families place in us. It is because of this medical staff . Featuring fi ve apartments September, but you can watch it at http:// extraordinary community and all of you that we have so much to celebrate with a total of 12 additional bedrooms, www.youtube.com/user/THITWGCamp . and a future fi lled with so much promise. it provides much needed space for the We also launched CampOut, a traveling Thank you all, and thank you Paul, for 25 wonderful years. The best is medical staff and volunteers who serve program that brings the hopeful, playful yet to come. the increasing number of children who spirit of Camp to our current and recent come to Camp with acute illnesses. Built campers and their families right in their in the fashion Camp has become known hometowns. The program helps to continue for (in other words: fast!), Steve’s Station the magic and connections of Camp is located off Cabin Circle, right next to throughout the year as a mobile team of Lulu’s Lodge. Of course, this amazing new specialists drive a tricked-out van fi lled with building wouldn’t have been possible Camp-style activities, crafts and games to without a very generous gift from Camp various locations, including camper homes, friend Steve Ruchefsky. schools and other community venues. Sizzling could also be found this The program launched in September and summer at Camp’s new Cooking Zone, will continue to make stops across the where campers received healthy eating Northeast, so keep your eyes open for when tips while cooking up some yummy it comes to a community near you. treats. Bread, homemade pasta and And as we move into winter, we’re also spring rolls were just a few of the thrilled to tell you about the generosity of delicious dishes created in the beautiful long-time Camp partner C&S Wholesale (and air-conditioned) kitchen located Grocers. Employees from the company’s next to the Camp store in the former information and technology team helped to Creative Zone program area. Other design Camp’s new public-address system, popular items coming out of the ovens: which will be installed over the winter. Can cookies, cakes and pies! you hear us now?

Camp’s Time Capsule It’s the stuff of Camp legend – how Camp was built in just nine months during a brutal New England winter, through the sheer force of Paul Newman’s determination. Well, that and the hard work of a lot of people! Thirty-fi ve buildings were constructed during that time, amid snow, ice, rain and mud. Every step of the way, Paul was there, showing his support and appreciation for everyone’s hard work – not to mention the beer and pizza he was known for providing. He’s even rumored to have autographed the bald head of one lucky individual …

2 Hospital Outreach® on the GO Highlights from our exciting year-round program that brings the joy of Camp to seriously ill children in locations across the Northeast.

Thursday evenings for some is a familiar Camp faces. It’s incredible, and time to relax and watch the football it wouldn’t be possible without the game on TV, but not for our Central support and fresh energy of our new New England Hospital Outreach team. HOP volunteers.” For them, Thursday nights are a time HOP at CT Children’s is able to to connect with patients and families welcome volunteers on Thursday HOP Regional Manager Mike Dauphin and volunteer Deb Fraser with superhero patients. at Connecticut Children’s Medical nights to help support the large group Center (CT Children’s). of patients and families who join A new program, Thursday Nights in the activities. Several long-time What’s New at The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp at CT Children’s, is off ered every Camp volunteers have gone through Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and CT Children’s training to assist with Hospital Outreach Program is staff ed in rotation by Hospital facilitating programs, with one or two » The Hospital Outreach Team expanded into Philadelphia with a Outreach Specialists Bryan Ballard, participating in each week’s session. brand-new offi ce in Old City and recent hires Michele Gill McKenna, Gayle Smotherman, Jamie Fuller and “Last night reinforced for me Kyle Smith and Frankie Martin – all former Hole in the Wall campers. Mike Dauphin. It provides a time how very important what HOP does Programming will begin at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for entire families, who are typically is for families. The group was small, (CHOP) Main Campus, CHOP-King of Prussia clinic, CHOP-Voorhees visiting during those hours anyway, but the evening was so powerful,” clinic and St. Christopher’s in November. to get together after a day of medical said volunteer and year-round Camp » The New York Team started programming at Maimonides Infant’s and procedures and just enjoy time staff member Deb Fraser following Children’s Hospital (, NY) in August. together. It’s a time for art like painting, one of her evenings with HOP at drawing or stop-motion animation, CT Children’s. “The parents of one » The Central New England Team anticipates starting programming crafts like duct tape projects or a large little boy in particular couldn’t stop at Blythedale Children’s Hospital & Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital in game that brings everyone together, thanking us for being there. They said Westchester County, NY, later this fall. like Wheel of Fortune. It’s a time to that he was crying all day long, and » The Boston Team began a pilot program with Pedi Pals-Notre Dame engage in something non-threatening they felt helpless to comfort him. They Hospice to provide Hospital Outreach to Worcester, Mass., area and completely unconnected to were so very excited to be able to children in palliative care. medical care. leave their room, work on a project as » The Boston Team also presented four successful outdoor “Camp Days” “For me, being at one of our a family and forget their troubles for in Prouty Garden at Boston Children’s Hospital. weekly evening groups often feels like a while. And most importantly, they being at a family weekend at Camp,” fi nally got to see him smile!” » As part of Camp’s overall commitment to research and evaluation, said Mike Dauphin, the Hospital For information about HOP is developing program evaluation in collaboration with Yale Child Outreach Program (HOP) regional volunteering for Thursday Nights Studies Center and SeriousFun Children’s Network to measure the manager for Central New England. at CT Children’s, please contact impact of HOP at two pilot sites: Yale and CT Children’s. “We play music or get Karaoke going, Mary Naumec at mary.naumec@ » HOP hosted the annual New England Child Life Professionals parents and siblings are there, and of holeinthewallgang.org. Conference October 6-7, and the annual Hospital Outreach course there’s the rotating group of Conference, for Camp Ooch and the SeriousFun Children’s Network, on October 8-9. Both events took place at Camp. Camper Corral Stories from current and former campers.

In the spring of 2009, while the summer of 2010 and has been her cancer journey. But it is the people at Camp who most kindergarteners are learning back every year since. Now a fi fth “I am so thankful for Camp have made the biggest impression on how to read, Halle learned she had grader, she is in remission, but her because it has been such a lift for her Halle and her family. Whether fellow medulloblastoma, a rare brain cancer. family credits Camp as one of the most – such a great place for her to look campers who became close friends by She spent her fi rst week at Camp in positive experiences Halle had during forward to in some bad situations,” the end of the session or counselors said Halle’s mom, Amy. “ When you who are there every summer to off er have a child who goes through those their support, the aff ection Halle has gates – it’s more than 300 acres for all of her Camp friends has clearly of love and joy – it’s magical and impacted her. Even her favorite Camp transformational.” activity – Cabin Chat – is refl ective of For Halle, Camp is a chance to the bonding that takes place. show off her creative side. Arts and As for the future, Halle hopes to crafts, stage night, and singing and continue to be involved with Camp dancing in the dining hall are among for years to come and someday follow the activities she enjoys most. Her love in the footsteps of those who have of performing even scored her a spot so inspired her during her summers in the 2011 Gala, an experience she as a camper. “I want to be a teacher remembers with fondness. because when you’re a teacher, you “Halle has such incredible memories have nothing to do in the summer,” of being part of the Gala and the whole she said. “So I can be a counselor.” experience that came with it,” said Amy.

Camper Halle at the 25th Birthday Bash in May.

3 Bandits in the Big Apple 25th Anniversary C On September 30th, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp moved its annual Gala celebration from Ashford, Conn., to Manhattan’s Upper West Side for the Bandits in the Big Apple 25th Anniversary Celebration. The event, which raised $2 million to support Camp’s year-round services, was co-chaired by The Alec Baldwin Foundation, American Packaging Corporation, LiDestri Food & Beverage, Sheriff’s Newman’s Own Foundation, Rick & Sandy Sorenson and The Travelers Companies, Inc. The evening featured retrospectives and performances by The Hole in the Spotlight Wall Gang Campers and the cast of Broadway’s “Pippin, ” as well as celebrity A Shout-Out to our dedicated corporate partners. friends Bruce Willis, Renée Zellweger, Joy Behar, David Crosby, Kelli O’Hara, John Pizzarelli and Lillias White. Musical performances were joined with inspirational The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp’s infi rmary, the O.K. Corral, is a stories from camper families and reminiscences from longtime Camp friends. very busy place. The doors swing open to welcome more than 5,000 More than 1,000 guests enjoyed a unique visits by campers every year, for everything from scraped Western-themed pre-performance knees to infusion treatments. cocktail reception and a post- But lately, the O.K. Corral has seen a signifi cant increase in the performance dinner buff et with number of children in need of daily nursing care passing through live music by the Roots/Americana its doors. This spike in high acuity medicine, particularly for children band Poor Old Shine. with metabolic disorders and other rare illnesses, means that more and more campers require overnight observation and recurring medical treatments like G-tube feedings and ventilator-assisted breathing. In fact, during each session, between two and fi ve children require scheduled overnight care in the infi rmary, on top of the many unscheduled and unforeseen overnight stays. A renovation of the infi rmary was critical to providing more comprehensive care for these campers. Thankfully, our friends at RBS were looking for a way to mark Camp’s 25th anniversary, and they were only too happy to help fund the infi rmary renovations. Begun in the spring of 2012, the infi rmary overhaul tripled the size of the pharmacy, added several treatment rooms and built a brand-new residential wing able to accommodate eight campers needing overnight care. “RBS is proud to be a longtime partner of The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp and shares in its commitment to creating an inspiring environment for children coping with serious illnesses,” said Carol Mathis, chief operating offi cer, Markets and International Banking, Americas, at RBS. “The expansion of the infi rmary is an opportunity for our franchise to support a critical medical program at Camp. On behalf of our dedicated employees, volunteers and the RBS management team, we congratulate everyone at Hole in the Wall on reaching the impressive milestone of 25 years of service and are excited to celebrate the team’s many achievements through this important renovation.” For more information on The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp’s Corporate Partners Program, please contact Ray Shedd at [email protected] or visit our website at http:// www.holeinthewallgang.org.

New accommodations at the O.K. Corral allow more campers in need of overnight care the opportunity to attend Camp.

4 Celebration

5 Our Events Highlights of our latest benefi t events and those to come… As we conclude our yearlong 25th helping to raise more than $1 million Cameron Merritt shared his love invited to a reception featuring a buff et anniversary celebration, we are left for Camp! Following the circus hijinks, for Camp, while CEO Jimmy Canton dinner, prize drawings, and an auction with unbelievable memories from our donors continued the celebration regaled the audience with stories from including golf outings at Winged Foot, Camp events – one for each season. at a dinner reception at The Boston his most recent week as a volunteer The Bridge Golf Course and Sebonack Whether taking in the circus, soaking Children’s Museum, where Green cabin counselor. Auction items Golf Club. Camper siblings Trent and up the sun on the polo grounds or Monster Red Sox tickets, autographed included an African safari, a three- Rylie Dunn shared their Camp story. hitting the green, there was something Tom Brady and Milan Lucic jerseys, hour sail on an America’s Cup Yacht Still to come this year is the for everyone. and a trip to Bermuda were among the and a trip to the Emmys, including a Big Apple Bash in New York City on In the spring, our 19th annual silent auction items. walk down the red carpet. More than November 9. The Big Apple Bash brings Boston Big Top Bash brought big fun, Summer brought the Polo for 100 children in attendance enjoyed a together donors and camper families clown noses, face painting and cotton Children event at the Greenwich photo booth outfi tted with fun props, for a private performance of the Big candy to Beantown once again. This Polo Club. Donors and their children arts and crafts, face painting, Ping- Apple Circus at featuring festive April event gathered more were treated to Camp-style fun on Pong and a picnic in the kids’ tent. complimentary face painting for all! than 1,200 campers, volunteers and a beautiful June day, though wet With the cooler weather of fall, we Following the performance, sponsors donors to City Hall Plaza to enjoy a weather in the days leading up to the hit the green at the “Fore a Very Good are invited to enjoy a private, fall- private performance of the Big Apple event meant no polo match. With an Cause” Golf Tournament. More than 100 themed reception at the Hard Rock Café Circus. Guest Ringmaster Jerod Mayo auction headlined by Board member Camp friends descended on the Country in Times Square featuring cocktails, hors from the New England Patriots joined Jim Naughton, cocktails and a family- Club of Fairfi eld for a gourmet brunch d’oeuvres, dinner, activities for kids and Camp Director Matty Cook to welcome style, summer-themed lunch, the polo followed by 18 holes overlooking the live musical performances. the crowd and thank participants for wasn’t missed. Guest speaker Camper Long Island Sound. After play, all were

Left: This year’s Boston Big Top Bash was fun for the whole family. Above: Everyone, from young to old, got in on the action at the Polo for Children event.

Though the fi rst day of the ride more than $300,000, with additional Team Update was rained out (for the fi rst time in the donations still coming in. What’s new and exciting at Team Hole in the Wall… history of the event), the day wasn’t a If you are interested in taking on wash out, with riders treated to time AngelRide, Camp Challenge Ride or It’s been a year of anniversaries – Eleven-year-old Jack Krupienski at Camp, where they could really another athletic challenge, visit http:// not just for Camp but for Team as well. was diagnosed with brain cancer two experience the magic of Hole in the Wall. www.teamholeinthewall.org. Team Two signature events – AngelRide and years ago and has been at Camp the Day two was cool and crisp, and the ride Hole in the Wall off ers guaranteed the Camp Challenge Ride – celebrated last two summers. “Camp was just resumed, ultimately raising more than entry into 10 annual athletic events milestone years, 10 and fi ve respectively. a whole other world away from my $700,000 for Camp. and encourages athletes participating And for one Camp family, these events troubles,” he said. Even more of the Krupienskis got in in any other event to make it a Team truly became “a family aff air.” Wanting to give back to Camp, the on the act for Camp Challenge. Jack, his Hole in the Wall challenge through our family participated in AngelRide this father and his teacher all rode for Camp, “Choose Your Event” option. With Team year as AngelMates – a new program while his mother walked in the fi rst- Hole in the Wall, the opportunities to launched in conjunction with the 10th ever Bandit 5K. Jack’s younger brothers get involved in supporting Camp are anniversary celebration. AngelMates even participated in the kid’s ride at endless. paired cycling teams with Hole in the Cabin Circle. Wall campers like Jack. Exemplifying On what some called the most their commitment to helping other beautiful day of the year, Camp kids experience the joy and magic that Challenge was an unprecedented Camp has given Jack, his father and his success, with more than 800 riders, teacher also rode in AngelRide for the runners, walkers and volunteers at fi rst time, as did Jack himself. Camp. So far, the event has raised

2014 TEAM ATHLETIC EVENTS New York City Half Marathon • March 16 New York City Triathlon • August 3 Boston Marathon • April 21 Camp Challenge Ride • September 6 Five Boro Bike Tour • May 4 Hartford Marathon • October 11 Jack, approaching the fi nish line AngelRide • May 24 - 25 TCS New York City Marathon • November 2 at the Camp Challenge Ride. Fairfi eld Road Race • June 21 - 22

6 Pardner Profi le A place to shout about a few of the people who make Camp the remarkable place it is. How do you calculate the healing as Camp support well-being, what programs without being burdensome power of The Hole in the Wall Gang the impact of Camp is on campers or obtrusive to those participating. She Camp? How do you measure the magic? and families, the diff erence Camp is working to develop fun and creative These are just some of the makes in their lives, how Camp ways to collect evidence of the healing questions new staff member Ann works to achieve these outcomes power of Camp while identifying Gillard is wrestling with in her role and impacts – these are all important new areas where experiences can be as chief data wrangler (aka director questions to answer.” enhanced for our Camp family. of research and evaluation). She is Ann brings to her new role a “We know we are making a charged with collecting information passion for the power of camps that diff erence in the lives of our campers and using research to help The Hole in began when she attended them as and their families,” said Becca Allen, the Wall Gang Camp better understand a child. She has since worked as a chief program offi cer. “We now want the impact of our programs; how we, camp director with the Girl Scouts, to learn how we can deepen the in fact, provide a “diff erent kind of obtained a PhD in youth development magic, replicate it into new programs, healing.” In order to uncover the secret and currently serves on the American measure it and prove it.” to the success of Camp, she is looking Camp Association’s Committee for Ann welcomes voices from across specifi cally at things like camper and the Advancement of Research and our community. If you have ideas or parent satisfaction, as well as overall Evaluation. She has spent the last eight information related to her research, programmatic outcomes. years conducting research on camps don’t hesitate to email her at “Programs such as Camp have for kids with chronic illnesses, both as a [email protected]. Ann Gillard the capacity to enhance the lives consultant and as a doctoral student. of kids dealing with serious and Like the overall Camp experience, life-threatening illnesses,” said Ann. Ann plans to integrate her research “Understanding how programs such methods seamlessly into Camp 

Up ddle Sa for Camp Camp is at the epicenter of a caring community. Our gratitude goes out to all who host and organize fundraising events in support of Camp’s mission. Left: The live auction at the Campground Gala got the crowd excited and bidding. Right: Gala guests show their silly side. The Bayly Project As an adult, he became a volunteer Focusing primarily on young local food and live music. The Bayly brothers believe in counselor at The Hole in the Wall Gang professionals, The Bayly Project works Additional opportunities to get in the power of giving seriously ill Camp, but he always had a desire to do to connect attendees to the group’s on The Bayly Project fun can be found children an experience that inspires more. When his brother Chris shared a purpose and Camp’s mission by off ering at http://www.thebaylyproject.com. optimism. It is a belief born from similar wish, The Bayly Project was born. fun, unexpected events. They began You can also check out Camp’s online personal knowledge. “We really look to the overarching with a ping-pong-themed kick-off at event calendar, which lists all upcoming In 1987, at age seven, Mac Bayly theme from Paul Newman – to SPiN in New York City and later hosted a Camp, Team and community events, was diagnosed with lymphoblastic create something more – and try to night out at the Modell’s Club at a Met’s at http://www.holeinthewallgang.org/ lymphoma. Soon after, he attended emulate that in everything we do,” game. On July 27, The Bayly Project held eventscalendar. a specialty camp for children with said Mac. “We don’t want to do its fi rst Campground Gala, where guests To organize your own event, cancer, where he felt the comfort of customary fundraising events. enjoyed a scavenger hunt through please contact Andrea Keefe at being with others who had the same Instead, we want to bring the Camp the grounds of Waveny House in New [email protected] challenges he did. experience to our donors.” Canaan, Conn., followed by an auction, or (203) 772-0522.

Tamara - cont. from page 1 Jimmy, who was a counselor that fi rst to each other and had one of those songs at dusk, staying up to watch What was it like to come back for year, and he remembered me. It was “don’t let go” hugs. Tears were shed, shooting stars, woodshop projects, tie the 25th Birthday Bash? as though time had not passed since and we shared memories from Camp dye, and all the other things we My sister had fl own from Missouri those summers, and for me, that was and wondered what our other friends got to do. to New Jersey, where I lived, to take me more healing than any medicine. Then, might be up to – and what happened It was great to have those to Camp. When we pulled in and drove while we were waiting to have our to the White Unit, since it’s now Purple. memories back, and to be able to share under the archway, my healing started, family portrait taken outside of my Standing there in Cabin Circle, as the these experiences with my daughter and I knew things would be OK whether fi rst cabin – Blue 2 – I saw my Camp sky parted to let the sun shine down and sister who never knew what it was I got my memory back or not. friend Christina (Chris). I dropped the on all of us, I just remembered all those like for me. I can’t wait to come back to I couldn’t remember everyone, photo album I was holding, and it moments from Camp – dancing in Camp again next summer. but people recognized me. I saw was like slow motion as we ran over the gym, drinking lemonade, singing

Founded in 1988 by Paul Newman, The Hole in the Wall Gang Executive Editor: Ryan Thompson. Editor: Beth Starkin. Contributors: Mike Dauphin, Andrea Keefe, David MacNiven, Mary Naumec, Ray Shedd. Camp is a community dedicated to providing “a diff erent kind of Photography: Bob Benson, Charlie Erickson, Craig Naumec, Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall. Designer: Angell House Design. The Hole in the healing” to children and their families coping with cancer, sickle Wall Gang Camp Gazette is published by The Hole in the Wall Gang Fund, Inc. © 2013 The Hole in the Wall Gang Fund, Inc. All rights reserved. cell anemia and other serious illnesses. Through summer sessions The Hole in the Wall Gang Fund, Inc. The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp and family weekend programs at the Camp in Ashford, Connecticut, 555 Long Wharf Drive 565 Ashford Center Road Paul Newman, Founder and year-round outreach to hospitals and clinics throughout the New Haven, CT 06511 Ashford, CT 06278 Ray Lamontagne, Chair, Board of Directors Northeast, the Camp serves more than 20,000 children and family Tel: (203) 772-0522 Tel: (860) 429-3444 James H. Canton, Chief Executive Offi cer members annually. All services are free of charge. Fax: (203) 782-1725 Fax: (860) 429-7295 The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp never sells or shares its donor [email protected] [email protected] names and addresses. This policy refl ects our commitment as a charity to maintain the highest integrity in order to protect and ensure privacy, http://www.holeinthewallgang.org while building a personal relationship with each donor.

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