SeriousFun Children's Network, founded by actor and philanthropist Paul Newman, is a global community of 30 independently managed and financed camps and programs serving children with serious illnesses and their families – always free of charge. The purposefully designed programs foster independence, resilience and personal growth, helping children to see beyond the limits of their medical conditions and experience all that life has to offer. Since 1988, the Network has served more than 864,000 children and family members worldwide.
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As we enter camp season, SeriousFun Children's Network is focused on the mental health benefits of attending camp in the context of the mental health crisis facing our kids. Dr. Laura Blaisdell, SeriousFun's Medical Advisor, shares her thoughts on the subject: https://lnkd.in/e2Z9Ydmw #LetsGiveItAllAway #100PercentForKids #RadicallyGood #Impact #SeriousFun
Camp is a place for everyone. Whether you’re a camper, parent, caregiver, volunteer, supporter, or staff member, being who you are is why WE are. As #PrideMonth comes to a close, join us in celebrating our LGBTQIA+ community each and every day!
Camp is a place for everyone. Whether you’re a camper, parent, caregiver, volunteer, supporter, or staff member, being who you are is why WE are. As #PrideMonth comes to a close, join us in celebrating our LGBTQIA+ community each and every day!
Every child, regardless of medical diagnosis, can unlock the power of possibility at SeriousFun camps and programs. It's what “camp magic” is all about. We share that belief in possibility and inclusion for all with the global Magic the Gathering community. That’s why we’ll be coming to you live from MagicCon Amsterdam today and tomorrow! We’re proud to be chosen as the event’s charity of choice for the second year running. Follow along on our Instagram Stories as SeriousFun Children's Network, Over The Wall, and Dynamo Camp staff bring you along with them. We’re at @seriousfun_camps. Magic awaits! Special thanks to Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast for helping bring the power of possibility to more children with serious illnesses and their families.
Catch us on your TV! Coming on the heels of Josef Newgarden Racing's back-to-back Indy 500 win, Josef and Flying Horse Farms camper Evan are featured in an episode of the new show Inspired Lives. Hosted by reporter Tony Fama, the show reveals the personal side of celebrities whose passions uplift people and communities. Evan is not only Josef’s biggest fan because of Josef’s racing wins, but also because of Josef’s personal commitment to SeriousFun — a commitment that’s positively impacting the lives of children with serious medical conditions like him. It’s a mood-boosting episode you don’t want to miss! Check it out on the Inspired Lives app or at https://bit.ly/453NsOs.
We’re almost there! Together, we’ve raised $230,000 and counting to provide memory-making, confidence-building, friendship-forming programs for children with serious illnesses and their families — always free of charge. Thank you! Your continued support ensures that, as long as there is a need, SeriousFun camps and programs will be there for kids and families around the world. We’re especially grateful for our matching donors, who helped make this year’s Giving Day a huge success! To the Bechtel family, Joe Cronly, Matthew Denenberg, Diageo, the Durden family, John Frascotti and Sharon O'Connor, Andy and Ember Fry, Kathy A. Brady Wolf Eyes Charitable Fund, Eric Karp and Betsy Weiser, Eileen and Dennis Michael, Pauline and Maurice Pratt, Resonance Foundation for Children's Health, Clea Newman Soderlund and Kurt Soderlund, and Carole Watkins and Craig Woods, thank you. It takes a village, and we’re lucky that you’re part of ours! Want to join our awesome community of supporters? There’s still time to see your gift matched and impact doubled! Donate at https://bit.ly/3UUratM.
“The animals add so much to the camper experience. I see campers that are reserved, shy and having difficulties connecting, who shine, open up, and laugh when surrounded by silly goats or cute bunnies. Many times, the animals become a way for them to connect and start conversations with their peers.” - Stephanie Neaton, Nursing Director at Double H Ranch, A SeriousFun Camp in New York It’s almost “lights out” at barns and stables around SeriousFun Children's Network, and we’re only $25,000 away from reaching our Giving Day goal! Donate now at https://bit.ly/4dRPsgI and your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar, providing life-changing programs for children with serious illnesses and their families.
Equestrian programs at SeriousFun camps support physical and emotional well-being of children with serious illnesses. Campers learn riding skills through fun games like "Red Light, Green Light" at The Painted Turtle, the SeriousFun camp in California, and even get the chance to bathe, brush, and feed horses. Check out photos of SeriousFun camp equestrian programs in action around the world below! Whether teaching campers balance and coordination, or helping them build confidence and independence, these animal-assisted programs can be life-changing for kids with serious illnesses and their families. Donate now and your impact will be doubled dollar-for-dollar up to $125,000 at https://bit.ly/4apRa61. Help us reach our Giving Day challenge match today!
First up on SeriousFun Giving Day? A virtual barn tour! Join Billie Jo at Victory Junction, the SeriousFun camp in North Carolina, as she walks us through the Challenge by Choice model. Enabling campers to participate in activities based on their comfort levels and abilities fosters a sense of self-determination and independence. For children who may feel their autonomy is limited due to a serious illness, this can be especially empowering. Right now, your donation will be doubled dollar-for-dollar up to $125,000 at https://bit.ly/3ytAeOy. Help meet our challenge match today to ensure kids with serious illnesses and their families can enjoy programs like this one!
Tomorrow is SeriousFun Giving Day! Join us here as we explore the joy and connection animal-assisted programs bring to SeriousFun campers. Your support ensures that children with serious illnesses and their families will continue to have access to moments like this one. Donate now to double your impact dollar-for-dollar up to $125,000 and help us meet our challenge match at https://bit.ly/44RxWoD.