The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp

GAZETTE Spring 2016

The Kelly Family has found Camp connections in all Camp programming, having participated in the summer program, Family Weekends and CampOut. But for mom, Tyyne, and dad, Brian, a COPE weekend was just what was needed to create some Camp magic of their own. Restoring, Recharging and Revitalizing Families

Reconnecting. Having fun. Letting couples and single parents (who often On Saturday, the magic continues, loose. Finding kindred spirits. Learning bring a friend or family member for with powerful speakers and a variety IN THIS ISSUE something new. support), gathers together at the of fun Camp activities like woodshop What’s New at Camp ...... 2 The value of these things – things Heritage Inn in Southbury, Conn., for and arts & crafts, and more adult that parents experience at Camp’s a weekend that, for once, is all about activities like yoga, massages and CEO Message ...... 2 Change of Pace Experience weekends them. They are joined by “host parents,” Reiki. But the heart of the day belongs Creative Zone ...... 2 or COPE – cannot be measured camper parents who have been to to the parent sessions. Moms gather Our 2015 Volunteers ...... 3-4 because they are invaluable. COPE before and can share their stories with other moms in one room, while But when a parent admits that and help guide the experience. dads group together down the hall. Our 2015 Team Members ...... 4 this is the first time she’s danced with COPE begins with cocktails and These sessions are designed to Hospital Outreach on the Go . . . .5 her husband in 10 years, or that she dinner on Friday evening. Parents often provide an experience similar to Cabin can’t even remember the last time she gather around tables unsure what to Chat, where our summer campers Family Flats ...... 5 smiled until her face hurt, you begin to expect. Conversations start out focused gather each evening and share their Sheriff’s Spotlight understand why COPE is so important. on everyday topics – where everyone thoughts and experiences, or just be Our corporate partners ...... 5 And when a dad learns about is from, future vacation hopes, and silly. Parents find a safe platform where Meet our FUNraisers ...... 6 programs available to his child – expectations for the weekend. By they can share whatever they need programs that could have an the end of the evening, though, with those who have walked in their Our Events ...... 7 enormous positive impact on his connections are already starting to shoes. Challenges, successes, happy Pardner Profi le child – from another dad who has form as parents find shared interests moments or sad – nothing is off the Remarkable Camp staff & friends . . .7 been in the very same place, that and an accepting community. table, and parents and caregivers understanding is even greater. “We arrived at COPE, checked into often find that there is a lot to be And when you witness a room of the room and immediately started to learned from each other. It is here strangers become a family, laughing, relax,” said camper mom Tyyne Kelly. that friendships are solidified, and sharing experiences and providing “No medication to give, no fever to caregivers begin to truly understand support, you can’t help but think – monitor, no middle of the night check that they are not alone. that’s Camp magic. in, no dietary concerns, no meal prep, That evening, filled with the Be sure to “like” us on Facebook Five times each year, Hole in the just a pass to have fun and let it all connections of the day, everyone has http://www.facebook.com/ Wall invites parents and caregivers of go… We hung out with other parents the opportunity to let loose for a night holeinthewallgangcamp new campers to share this experience. that just GOT it. No sorry looks on of dinner and dancing. and follow us on Twitter and Instagram The group, which includes both their faces when we described our “By the end of the second night, http://www.twitter.com/holewallcamp situation, just understanding.” Brian and I were ready to paint the http://www.instagram.com/holewallcamp continued on page 6 What’s New at Camp

Things at Camp are just the write what they were grateful for on we couldn’t be happier to havee way we like them – busy! From new plastic balls to fill the jar with positivity. him on the Board. offerings to fun events and beyond, The Life is Good Tour’s stop also Moving into the new there is so much to be excited about. recognized Camp friend Mackenzie year, Camp had an amazing Looking back at 2015, we were Page, founder of The Great Pumpkin opportunity on January 25, honored to welcome the Life is Challenge fundraiser for Camp, naming the eve of Paul Newman’s Good Tour to Camp at one of our Fall her a Hero of Optimism. birthday: ringing the NYSE Family Weekends. Life is Good is a The fall also brought exciting Closing Bell®! Camper New England apparel company best new CampOut events, including our families and Camp Board known for its optimistic T-shirts. The first-ever Fall Ball and Iron Chef: Camp Members, including actress company also supports kids in need as Edition. Fall Ball, hosted by Camp friend Bridget Moynahan, gathered part of its mission. The visit included Aetna, was an opportunity for campers together for this special games, giveaways and our favorite – a and their families to swank it up for an honor, which kicked off our gratitude jar, where everyone could evening of fun, games and dancing. Founder’s Day celebration. At Iron Chef: Camp Edition, hosted As the celebration by Camp friend Clarke Corporation, continued, we recognized campers got to try their hand at some of the folks who creating delicious treats while their help make all the Camp magicc Former camper turned actor Dexter Darden parents had some treats of their own, in possible: our volunteers. We invited joins a HOP participant in some games at the form of a cooking demonstration! current volunteers to share their the 10th anniversary of The Zone at Kravis At the end of the year, we were favorite memories on social media Children’s Hospital at Mt. Sinai. thrilled to welcome Terry Coughlin to and unveiled a new, streamlined our Board of Directors. After Terry’s way to learn about and register for team led an exciting sing-along and daughter Grace was diagnosed with volunteer opportunities. Check it out Camp-style games. leukemia in June of 2013, the family for yourself, and see how you can join As we look ahead, we can’t wait to attended a Family Weekend at Hole this outstanding group of individuals host some new friends at Camp during in the Wall. Terry credits that with at www.holeinthewallgang.org/get- a Rare Diseases Family Camp planned being transformational and providing involved/volunteer-opportunities. for June and a Histocytology Family a profound source of inspiration One short week later, Camp was Weekend planned for the fall. These that eventually found its way into back in NYC, helping Kravis Children’s sessions reflect Camp’s commitment his workplace where he now hosts Hospital at Mt. Sinai celebrate the to provide programming to often the Maialino Spring Dinner benefit 10th anniversary of The Zone. Joined underserved communities. We can’t for Camp. He has been a dedicated by former camper turned actor wait to meet these new members of The Life is Good Tour stopped at one of Camp’s member of our Camp community and Dexter Darden, our New York HOP our Camp family! Fall Family Weekends to share some optimism.

CreativeZONE From the CEO A showcase for our families’ creativity Early in Camp’s history, we realized Camp is now truly a family affair – that behind every child with a serious not just in terms of those who we illness is a family in crisis. It was an are so privileged to serve but also important realization, leading Camp with the multiple generations of to intentionally expand its service volunteers, FunRaisers and others offerings to include siblings, parents who continue to support Paul and caregivers. Newman’s dream. As I look through the pages of this During the last several years, family-oriented issue, I am so grateful Camp’s Hospital Outreach Program to see that the lessons we learned in (HOP) has grown significantly. It is providing fun, healing experiences now made up of a full-time team for children are translatable to the of more than 30 specialists who are entire family. Creating unforgettable delivering daily doses of laughter to memories while facilitating more than 40 hospital locations in six connections with others who have states. As HOP continues to extend walked similar paths brings the same the healing hand of friendship to results in both children and caretakers thousands more seriously ill children – smiles, friendships, a restored sense and their families across the Northeast, of possibility and a community of we are broadening smiles and the acceptance that replaces isolation. reach of our programming in ways never imagined. In the coming years, we will be complementing the growth of HOP with a renewed commitment to deepening our programs for our existing Camp families. The enthusiastic response to CampOut, Family Camps and more frequent year-round programming has demonstrated that there is still more room for more Camp fun in the lives of our families. We will continue to do all that we can to identify those opportunities and surround our families with even more expressions of “a different kind of healing.” Camper Ijeoma created this masterful Thank you for being part of our recreation of a painting in the OK Corral at our final Camp CEO Jimmy with camper Jeremy at the family. You are truly at the heart of who 2015 Camper Weekend. Big Apple Bash. we are and all that we dream to be.

2 Thanks to Our 2015 Volunteers! We celebrate the hundreds of volunteers who helped to make 2015 an exceptional year for Camp and ourr campers. Our volunteers support Camp during our various on- and off-site programs – as physicians and nurses, by helping prepare our facilities for summer and weekend programs, at special events and in our administrative offices. For more info on volunteering, contact [email protected]

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4 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. On a snowy February evening, continued, everyone was partaking children and their families gathered in in good-natured teasing and vibrant the fifth floor playroom at Connecticut conversations. One trickster in particular Children’s Medical Center and let their delighted in placing stickers on the worries slip away. The group was diverse backs of everyone in the room. – children in the hospital for the very “Bringing Camp to the hospital is first time, as well as seasoned veterans. more than a special program or arts & Laughter at the Tuesday Evening Moms, dads and siblings filled the space. crafts – it is creating the space of safety, Playgroup at CT Children’s Medical Center could be heard down the hall. Some were tentative, and others dove respect and love in the medical setting,” right in. But by the end of the evening, said HOP Central New England Regional fast friends were made, and laughter Manager Bryan Ballard. “By allowing While the evening was special,ecial, could be heard echoing down the hall. families the opportunity to choose how it is in no way a unique experienceence The gathering was part of the to enjoy that space, we’re providing the for our Hospital Outreach Tuesday Evening Playgroup that meets greatest possible impact.” Program, which is dedicated too each week at the hospital. The activity Parents, too, found they could restoring choice to children in was simple – decorating water bottles – just relax and take time to enjoy the a hospital setting and giving and one that everyone enjoyed. But moment in their own way. For one them the tools to “raise a little more important than the activity was mom, that meant pulling up a chair hell.” Evening playgroups are the atmosphere – one where everyone and crafting with her son. Two other just one tool in the arsenal. was free to choose how they wanted parents sat together off to the side, For more information to participate. sharing information, insights and tips about the Hospital Outreach Artistic expression took many about everything from treatment Program, contact Mary forms, from scientific equations to challenges and experiences to Disney Naumec, director, Hospital videogame characters, and jokes kept World vacations. And another was able Outreach Program, at 860- the mood light. And while most in to find a moment, knowing her son 429-3444 or mary.naumec@ attendance didn’t know each other at was in good hands and having a great holeinthewallgang.org. the start of the evening, as the event time, to catch up on a phone call.

Stories from current and Family Flats former camper families. Sheriff’s Spotlight A shout-out to our dedicated corporate partners. The Blume Family When you have a seriously ill child, What could be more fun than a everyone they touch, from the campers many of the things that others take for barrel of monkeys? Having an amazing and their families to both the Camp staff granted simply aren’t possible – like partner like Hasbro, the company and our employees.” spending time as a family and having behind the ubiquitous game of the As an organization, Hasbro donated friends who share similar experiences. vvery same name. more than 1,000 toys and games to Restoring these, and the sense of A longtime supporter of Hole Camp last year, providing hours of fun normalcy and belonging they bring, is in the Wall and our sister camps to our campers and their families. These incredibly empowering. throughtht the SeriousFun Children’s items also were welcome gifts for the The Blume Family learned this Network,NeN Hasbro was a welcome and campers who attended our annual firsthand through their interactions activeac presence at Camp in 2015. In holiday party, where every child took with Hole in the Wall. Though they additiona to financial support, Hasbro home a Hasbro toy or game. were reluctant at first to attend a Family eemployees showed their giving “Our partnership with Hasbro is Weekend last spring, three hours after natures, contributing in many ways. a model of our most effective part- arriving at Camp, they were positively More than 50 members of the nerships, bringing together financial thrilled with their decision to participate. Hasbro team came out to Camp for impact, employee and executive en- “It was wonderful that our daughter, Michelle, Matthew, Hannah and Ethan Camp it Helping Hands work days, getting gagement, and mission alignment,” said Hannah, who was on crutches and up at CampOut’s Aetna Fall Ball. our facility ready for campers and Ken Alberti, chief development officer couldn’t do much, could do everything. families to arrive for programming. at Camp. “Hasbro truly understands the That was great for her,” said mom to spend time with Hannah without Additionally, Hasbro fielded a team powerful impact play can have on chil- Michelle. “To see kids with similar issues feeling guilty. We got to do special of runners, riders and volunteers for dren facing challenges, and it is exciting running around and doing normal stuff things with each kid while the other the Camp Challenge Ride & Bandit 5K, to work so closely with them to bring joy is amazing for these kids.” was away.” one of Camp’s signature fundraising and laughter to those Camp serves.” That first weekend, they spent The family is now fully invested events. Hasbro employees also hosted For more information on The Hole the days just relaxing and having fun, in the Camp experience, participating Hasbro Family Game Night at their in the Wall Gang Camp’s Corporate finding new friends in a family with a in every activity that they can. This headquarters in Rhode Island. This Partners Program, please contact Ken at daughter who also has cancer. While past fall, that included two CampOut exciting and fun CampOut event [email protected] or the kids went off to play with their events, a CampOut home visit and a brought together regional visit www.holeinthewallgang.org. Camp Family Pal, the parents were able COPE weekend. Camp families for an eveningg to socialize. “When we went to COPE, it was of games and bonding. When summer came, Hannah the first time we’d left the kids since “Our long partnership and her brother, Ethan, were excited Hannah got sick. I was actually hesitant with The Hole in the Wall to attend the summer program. to go,” Michelle said. “It was so much Gang Camp and the entire And though both kids came back more fun than I thought. When the SeriousFun Children’s saying Camp was “better than Disney parents got together at COPE, it was Network is a clear example World,” there was also magic taking very uplifting.” of Hasbro’s purpose to make place back home. And they are already looking the world a better place for “When Hannah was in and out forward to the summer. Hannah and children and their families,” of the hospital for 10 months, Ethan Ethan can’t wait to see their friends from said Karen Davis, Hasbro’s spent a lot of time with neighbors or the previous summer, while Michelle Senior Vice President of with his grandparents,” Michelle said. and her husband, Matthew, are looking Global Philanthropy & “So, while Hannah was away, I got to forward to a COPE reunion weekend. Social Impact. “The fun and spend the whole week with him. And It’s wonderful to find a place truly innovative experiences theyhey Volunteers from Hasbro kept ththee fufunn when Ethan was at Camp, I was able where you truly belong. provide have a lasting impact on rolling at Hasbro Game Night.

5 Meet our FUNraisers! What’s a FUNraiser? How much are the students involved? Camp; I was sold! I was sincerely moved If you’ve ever been part of Team The whole school was involved in by Mr. Newman’s idea that every child Hole in the Wall, Kids for Camp or the basketball tournament. Half of the Rose and her friends at the ‘Tini Party deserves a chance to raise a little hell. students were actually playing in the created a fundraising event, then you’re Why do you continue to be involved? tournament, some students helped (Not to mention that every time we get a FUNraiser! That’s right, a FUNraiser! So There’s no finish line to this. Being get extra donations while others together, our ribs and bellies ache from get ready, because later this year, we’re even a small part of giving these children helped keep score at the games. There laughing so hard together!) bringing all these fundraising forces and their families the Camp experience were a few students who were DJs at together and making it even easier Why did you choose a martini party is a thrill that never gets old. for folks to get involved. Together, we the event and the remainder of the fundraiser? can help more kids and their families students were there to cheer on their To be honest, we stole the idea from How do you stay motivated through experience the magic of Hole in the peers. The students did the majority of friends. That first year, we only wanted the long miles? Wall. To learn more, contact Andrea the fundraising, from bake sales and to thank our friends and families for all During training: By thinking about Keefe, manager, peer-to-peer programs, lemonade stands to change collections. of the support they’ve given us over the creative fundraising strategies. During at 203-772-0522 or andrea.keefe@ With all the kids’ efforts put together, this years: care packages that they sent along races: By focusing on campers and holeinthewallgang.org.ggg was the most successful fundraiser that the way, letters they wrote, checks they their families. the Grove School has ever had. gave. We were (and continue to be) so What has your experience with Camp Meet Dennis Rinaldi What do the students think? touched by the generosity of people – been like? Do you have a favorite? The students really enjoyed the friends and family who have never set My favorite Camp experiences are Hometown: Harrison, NY event. It was a chance for everyone foot through Camp’s opening arches and (1) being greeted at the Team Hole In FUNraiser Activities: The Grove School in the school to get involved in a yet are so moved by its story. Eight years the Wall cheer zone on Heartbreak Hill 2v2 Basketball Tournament collaborative project. There was a later, our tiny party has grown – we now by Team staff and my family, (2) staying How did you learn about Camp? place for everyone and a chance for all co-chair with our dear friends, Carol and overnight at Camp for the Cape Cod What inspired you to get involved? types of people to make some kind of Dan Boerger. We’ve outgrown our house. Ragnar Relay and sitting around the I first heard about Camp when my contribution. It was a great way for the This year’s party was held at one of the campfire, and (3) anytime a camper or younger brother Daniel was a camper. kids to become more familiar with Hole boathouses on Philadelphia’s historic parent talks to us at an event. Daniel has Proteus syndrome, a rare in the Wall. I think some of the kids want boathouse row. condition characterized by overgrowth What would you say to someone to continue their involvement. of the bones, skin and other tissues. My What has your experience with Camp thinking of becoming a Camp brother attended Camp when he was been like? Do you have a favorite? FUNraiser? 14 years old. I was a stubborn 15-year- Meet Rose DiSanto Impossible to pick a favorite Read about Camp, visit Camp, and old boy who wanted to attend sports HHometown:t Philadelphia,Phil d l hi PA experience with Camp. But one very talk to others about Camp. You’ll be camp instead. My mother had to drag FUNraiser Activities: special one is with a camper, Anique, joining remarkable, caring people, and me to go. Even though I was reluctant, DiSanto and Starnes ‘Tini Party who was HIV positive due to a tainted the rewards for being part of the Camp I came to realize just how much Camp blood donation. One afternoon, we experience are immeasurable! How did you learn about Camp? did for my brother, my family and were holding hands, sitting in the What inspired you to get involved? myself. Camp has this contagious rocking chairs on the front porch of I read about Camp in an article in atmosphere that encourages everyone the infirmary. We were missing the Life magazine in 1988. The article really to be who they truly are, and I knew afternoon program because she was moved me – the photos of those happy I wanted to be a part of creating that getting a blood transfusion so we were children, the love just shined through magic. In addition to giving back, I soaking up the sun, listening to the those images. I was hooked and have truly feel that I am my best self when squeals and laughter of children playing been volunteering ever since. I am at Camp. I have now been a at the pond and pool. Anique broke our counselor at the summer program for Why do you continue to be involved? silence and asked, “People are afraid to three years. I have met the most incredible touch me. Aren’t you?” That moment,

people through Camp. Children who that question sums up so much about Why did you choose a basketball have changed my life in just a week – Camp to me. It is a place where there tournament fundraiser? families whose gratitude and tears of is no fear. Where children are lovingly I love the game of basketball. joy stay with me years later – the truly taken care of – from a transfusion Growing up with three brothers, we amazing staff members, now lifelong administered in a rocking chair on a would have loved to be a part of a friends. Each year, I stand in awe of the front porch to a hand held to games tournament like this to raise funds for counselors and HOP specialists who give played amid squeals of laughter and Hole in the Wall. Being able to share my so creatively and wholly. All of us share joy. Where children are treasured and Alan shows off his medals from all four races at love of Camp and basketball has been the same profound feeling of privilege loved – not because they are sick, but the 2016 Dopey Challenge! such an amazing experience. and blessedness for being part of it all. because theyy are simplypy children. Meet Alan Gousie TEAM HOLE IN HHometown:t LiLincoln,l RI THE WALL FUNraiser activities: Fairfield Road Races 2016 2011, Boston Marathon 2012-2014, Choose Your Event 2013, Bandit 5K 2013, Event Calendar Ragnar Cape Cod 2015, NY Marathon Join us as an athlete or in the 2015, Choose Your Event 2016 cheer zone! How did you learn about Camp? JUNE 25 ‐ 26 What inspired you to get involved? Fairfi eld Road Race 5K & I saw a Team Hole in the Wall shirt Half Marathon on a runner at the 2010 Walt Disney AUGUST 26 ‐ 27 World marathon and soon after found Ragnar Trail New England Dennis and the outstanding students at the Grove School. an advertisement in Runner’s World magazine. I followed up by researching SEPTEMBER 10 Camp Challenge Ride & Restoring - cont. from page 1 The final day is focused on transition- Camp is so good at giving. We drove Bandit 5K ing back to the world, while still carrying home connected, full-bellied, rested, SEPTEMBER 16 ‐ 17 town red,” Tyyne said. “After a delicious the new friendships and knowledge relaxed, and in love,” Tyyne said. Reach the Beach dinner and drinks, we got out on the gained during the past 36 hours. It is a If you want to learn more about SEPTEMBER 23 ‐ 24 dance floor with our new best friends time to reflect on blessings and prepare COPE and our other Parent Programs, Ragnar Relay Adirondacks and spent most of the night dancing. to return home being the best caregiver, contact Sarah Smithson, director, It was thrilling to have so much energy partner or supporter you can be. outreach programs, at (860) 429-3444 or NOVEMBER 6 surround us and feel the positive vibes “COPE gave us a chance to find [email protected]. TCS NYC Marathon from everyone.” each other again and find the love that

6 Our Events Highlights of our latest benefit events and those to come…

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and campers and family members, including Reminding girls, children of all ages, step right up, patients from nearby regional hospitals guests what the step right up to the 24th Annual Big and clinics, attended the private evening was all Apple Bash, our circus-themed benefit, performance free of charge. about, camper which was held at Lincoln Center Following the circus, donors Jeremy shared in New York on November 7, 2015. boarded charter buses and headed to details of his Supported by lead sponsors American The Hard Rock Café in Times Square for battle with Packaging Corporation and LiDestri a family-friendly reception. The party neuroblastoma and Food & Beverage, the event raised $1.4 was full of exciting new entertainment how Camp helped million for Camp’s growing programs – with aerial acrobatic performances from him and his family cope, and a record for the New York circus benefit. Cirque-tacular and a dueling piano have some moments of fun, The evening kicked off with pre- set from Shake Rattle & Roll that kept while undergoing treatment. show face painting and temporary the party going with performances of Jeremy thanked attendees for tattoos. Then it was time for Camp CEO classic and contemporary hits. making it possible for kids like Jimmy Canton and event co-chairs The reception showed no signs of him to enjoy Camp programs free Stefani LiDestri and Peter Schottland to slowing down with guests treated to a of charge. Later, Jeremy showed welcome guests before the Big Apple dinner and dessert buffet, cocktails and off his tap-dance skills to Walk the Circus wowed with a performance of mocktails, arts and crafts, caricaturists, Moon’s “Shut up and Dance” and their newest show, “The Grand Tour.” Rock Band and air-brush tattoos. Guests closed out the festivities by leadingg TopTTop photo:phhoto: CClownlown noses and smiles – all you Thanks to the generosity of crowded the dance floor in celebration a sing-along to “Seasons of Love” from need for a great night at the circus! hundreds of donors, more than 700 as the DJ spun tunes late into the night. the Broadway musical Rent. Bottom photo: This year’s after-party was full of new surprises like Acrobats from Cirque-tacular.

CAMP BENEFIT EVENTS 2016 15th Annual Polo for Children Benefit 26th Fandango Benefit Gala 25th Annual Big Apple Bash Greenwich, CT – June 12 Ashford, CT – September 17 New York, NY – October 29 Spend this family-friendly afternoon with Camp Join us at Camp for a fun-filled afternoon featuring Join Hole in the Wall for a private afternoon on the grounds of the Greenwich Polo Club. This a performance by celebrity friends and our performance of the Big Apple Circus at Lincoln fun-filled day features cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, amazing Hole in the Wall Gang campers, cocktails Center, followed by an evening dinner reception a luncheon, and silent and live auctions, with and hors d’oeuvres and silent and live auctions. All with children’s activities, music and dancing at a picnic party planned for attending children guests are also invited to a Post-Party featuring a the Hard Rock Café. Your support allows campers featuring a variety of activities. The afternoon buffet dinner, a live band and dancing. and their families to also attend the private Circus concludes with a High-Goal Polo match. performance, free of charge.

Learn more about all of our Camp-hosted benefit events at www.holeinthewallgang.org/ourevents or contact Director of Special Events Jennifer Weeks at [email protected]. Pardner Profi le A place to shout about a few of the people who make Camp the remarkable place it is.

When Deb Heneghan’s daughter, was that everyone was on the same that Camp has started offering Chelsea, was in college and looking page,” said Deb. “Everyone followed to those who have previously for a way to get involved with kids safety, respect and love, and it really volunteered for the summer program who have cancer, Deb suggested allowed the power of Camp to come or at Family Weekends. she volunteer at Hole in the Wall. through. It does great things for “It’s not about a craft or an Though at the time Deb had no people, especially the campers.” activity – it’s about letting go and direct experience with Camp, it was Deb has volunteered many getting involved and expressing a suggestion that would impact on summers since then and has also yourself,” she said of the playgroup. them both enormously. volunteered for both Spring and Fall “Watching the kids and parents That first summer, Chelsea Family Weekends. have fun makes you reflect on volunteered on her own, “Family Weekends are very things. It makes you look at life with befriending a staff nurse and, different from summer because a positive lens.” as a result, decided to pursue a you get to interact with the entire Deb notes that her experiences career in nursing. Today, Chelsea family,” Deb said. “You really get a with Camp have had a positive is a pediatric oncology nurse at sense of Camp’s impact not only on effect on her family and also, she Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. the sick child, but on siblings and hopes, for the campers she has met. It is a career choice her mom credits parents as well. Family members “When you volunteer with Deb helping a camper on a leisurely walk on the horse trails. to Camp. really get a chance to participate Camp, you take away more than you The next summer, Deb, who in activities, make friends and just give,” she said. “I feel honored to be a is a teacher in Manchester, Conn., have fun!” part of the family.” Or you can see all of our current decided to volunteer with her Most recently, Deb has started Interested in learning more volunteer opportunities at http:// daughter, who showed her the ropes. volunteering with Camp’s Hospital about volunteering at Camp? www.holeinthewallgang.org/get- “When I first came to Camp, Outreach Program at Tuesday Night Contact our volunteer team at involved/volunteer-opportunities/. one of the things that struck me Playgroup – a volunteer opportunity [email protected].

Founded in 1988 by Paul Newman, The Hole in the Wall Gang Executive Editor: Ryan Thompson. Editor: Beth Starkin. Contributors: Ken Alberti, Andrea Keefe, Jennifer Weeks. Photography: Matt Fletcher, Camp is a community dedicated to providing “a different kind of Hallmark Institute of Photography, Marissa Iamartino, Craig Naumec, NYSE/Valerie Caviness and Steve Sidoruk. healing” to seriously ill children and their families through a variety of Designer: Angell House Design. The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp Gazette is published by The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp year-round programs. The Camp delivers fun, friendship and a healthy © 2016 The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. All rights reserved. dose of mischief through its signature summer program and weekend sessions at the Camp facility in Ashford, Conn. as well as outreach to The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp hospitals, clinics and communities across the Northeast. All services 555 Long Wharf Drive, New Haven, CT 06511 565 Ashford Center Road, Ashford, CT 06278 Paul Newman, Founder are free of charge. Tel: (203) 772-0522 • Fax: (203) 782-1725 Tel: (860) 429-3444 • Fax: (860) 429-7295 Ray Lamontagne, Chair, Board of Directors The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp never sells or shares its donor [email protected] [email protected] James H. Canton, Chief Executive Officer names and addresses. This policy reflects our commitment as a charity http://www.holeinthewallgang.org to maintain the highest integrity in order to protect and ensure privacy, while building a personal relationship with each donor.

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