Hole in the wall gang camp history book

The hole in the wall gang camp, based in ashford, connecticut, is a nonprofit 501c3. Its about people bonding together to create an uplifting, healing experience for ill children. The hole in the wall gang camp was founded by paul newman in 1988 so that seriously ill children and their families could experience the transformational spirit and friendships that go handin. We are honored by actor bradley coopers continued support of camp and thankful to have him on our board of directors. The hole in the wall gang camp s signature summer program offers weeklong residential camp sessions for seriously ill children aged 7 15 and their siblings. The holeinthewall gang was not one organized gang of outlaws, but rather, was made up of several separate groups and individuals who made their hideouts within the pass in johnson county, wyoming. The remote outlaw hideout of jesse james, butch cassidy and the sundance kid. Founder paul newman the hole in the wall gang camp. The hole in the wall gang camp was founded in 1988 by paul newman with one simple premise in mind. The care of children with serious illnesses is both a serious responsibility and a serious privilege. The holeinthewall gang, was active in the 1880s1890s in the holeinthewall pass of the big horn mountains in wyoming.

When reid toured the hope in the wall gang camp for the first time, he stopped for a moment at. Siringo wrote of the gang, alma being the southern rendezvous for the wild bunch, while holeinthewall, in wyoming, was their northern hang out. Working at the hole in the wall gang camp was one of the happiest, most supportive, and fun places i have ever worked getting to work for this fabulous organization is not only a. Paul newman founded the camp in 1988 to ensure that every child with a serious illness could experience the healing power of camp. The hole in the wall gang camp is dedicated to providing a different kind of healing to seriously ill children and their families, free of charge. It was the second hole in the wall camp in what has become a worldwide network of. In 1899, after a union pacific train was robbed in wilcox, wyoming by the holeinthewall gang, pinkerton detectives were deployed.

The double h ranch is one of 14 member camps of seriousfun childrens. In 1988 he founded the hole in the wall gang camp in northeastern connecticut for children with serious medical conditions. Voices from the hole in the wall gang camp 9780316092739. The hole in the wall gang camp is dedicated to providing a different kind of healing to seriously ill children. Each member camp, including ours, is an independent, notforprofit organization dependent upon private funding to serve all children at no cost to their families. Holeinthe wall outlaw hideout kaycee, wyoming atlas. The hole in the wall gang camp is dedicated to providing a different kind of healing to seriously ill. The hole in the wall gang camp was founded by paul newman in 1988 to give every child the chance to just be a kid and raise a little hell. Hole in the wall gang camp camp, connecticut, united states. Paul newman left a shining legacy in the hole in the wall gang camp. A day at camp hole in the wall gang the hole in the. Services will take place on sunday july 7, 20 at 11. The hole in the wall gang camp celebrates its 25th. Founded in 1988 by paul newman, the hole in the wall gang camp provides a different kind of healing to more than 20000 seriously ill children and family.

This book is a powerful testimony of love, compassion and dedication. Davis photos courtesy of hole in the wall camp some responsibility comes with the privilege of living in this country. Voices from the hole in the wall gang camp audible audio edition. Campers participate in traditional camp activities, while receiving care from a significant, yet unobtrusive, medical presence. No rehash of mob history done over in other books on organized crime. Larry berger, dahlia lithwick, seven campers, paul newman, phoenix books. Sidney madwed obituary fairfield, ct connecticut post. The hole in the wall gang camp fund americas charities.

Contributions in sidneys memory may be made to the holeinthewallgang camp, congregation rodeph sholom, or a. Seven children from paul newmans hole in the wall gang camp ranging in. Learn more about hole in the walls history and programs. Seriousfun learn of the different camps that are part of our. The hole in the wall gang camp s first core value is safety. To ensure that every child with a serious medical condition has the chance to experience the world of possibilities that camp has to offer. Natalie merchant sings for paul newmans hole in the wall gang oct 12, 2012 the hole in the wall gang camp, founded by paul newman, has released an inspiring song and music video to kick off its.