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NSG crowdfunding to support CT camp for seriously ill children

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miroz
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Hey NSG,

In October, my girlfriend will be volunteering for a weekend at the Hole In The Wall Gang camp. This camp is dedicated to providing a "different kind of healing" to seriously ill children and their families. Founded by Paul Newman with the goal to deliver fun and friendship in a healthy and safe environment, the camp also puts a big emphasis on mischief and pranks, reminiscent of the Hole In The Wall Gang portrayed by Newman in "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid."

This camp allows kids who have been dealt a really bad hand to get out of the hospital for a weekend and experience aspects life that most of us take for granted. The camp is free of charge to all participants and is supported primarily by donations. My girlfriend is raising money to help support the mission and opportunities provided by The Hole In The Wall Gang, and she could really use your help!

Here is the link to her fundraising page:

http://getinvolved.holeinthewallgang.org/site/TR/HWCGGlobal/General?px=1157747&pg=personal&fr_id=1090

And here is a link to learn more about the camp itself:

http://www.holeinthewallgang.org/

Even if you don't donate, I encourage you to read about the camp and the amazing things they do. I'll have her report back after her weekend to fill us in with details about her experience!

Thanks all, much love.

Miloš
Sep 22 2015 11:45PM
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miroz
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Bump!
Sep 23 2015 5:10PM
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Roo
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The Hole In The Wall is an amazing place. What they do for the campers is unbelievable. I grew up about 2 miles down the road and was lucky enough to visit for team building activities when i was in school. I know a few people who volunteered there, a camper turned counselor and one good friend who still works for them and they all loved there experience with the camp. I hope your girlfriend does too. If you don't donate through this in any other way you can still support the camp by buying Newman's Own products. 100% of their profits go to supporting this camp and other charities.
Sep 23 2015 7:36PM
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miroz
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RooThe Hole In The Wall is an amazing place. What they do for the campers is unbelievable. I grew up about 2 miles down the road and was lucky enough to visit for team building activities when i was in school. I know a few people who volunteered there, a camper turned counselor and one good friend who still works for them and they all loved there experience with the camp. I hope your girlfriend does too. If you don't donate through this in any other way you can still support the camp by buying Newman's Own products. 100% of their profits go to supporting this camp and other charities.


Cool man, thanks! From what she told me about the camp based on her experience at orientation, it's awesome, and I'm sure her weekend will be a blast.

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Sep 24 2015 2:28PM
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