Paul Newman's Charity Work, Events and Causes

Charity biography

Founded the Hole in the Wall Camps in 1988.

At 81, he took part in the San Jose Grand Prix (where he came in second) to help raise money for the Canary Foundation.

Newman passed away on September 26, 2008, from complications resulting from lung cancer.

Causes supported

AIDS, Animals, At-Risk/Disadvantaged Youths, Cancer, Children, Conservation, Education, Environment, Health, Homelessness

Charities & foundations supported

Paul Newman has supported the following charities:

Other supporters of the same charities & foundations

Alan Alda Alec Baldwin Bill Clinton Charles Grodin Danny Glover Elton John Hillary Clinton Jack Nicholson Joaquin Phoenix Jon Bon Jovi Julia Roberts Larry King Martin Scorsese Michael Bolton Muhammad Ali

Related charity news and events

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Giving Back Fund Releases 2009's Top Celebrity Givers

November 4, 2009

Look To The Stars is proud to announce that our partners at the Giving Back Fund have announced their third annual Giving Back 30, a list of celebrities who have made the largest donations to charity according to public records. »

Jane Seymour To Host Charity Weekend

August 28, 2009

On October 3rd and 4th, Jane Seymour will welcome celebrities and guests from around the world in Sedona, Arizona, to help make a difference in the lives of children with serious and life threatening illnesses at the “Tee It Up For Children’s Laughter” Charity Weekend. »

Paul Newman Honored At Star-Studded Charity Event

June 10, 2009

A group of entertainment’s finest turned out to a special evening to raise funds for Paul Newman’s Hole In The Wall Camps in New York on Monday, June 8. »