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Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Gang Camp and Bradley Cooper Announce Plans to Open a Second Location on Maryland's Eastern Shore May 25, 2022

As The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp prepares to welcome campers for its 35th summer in Ashford, Conn., CEO James Canton and Board Member Bradley Cooper announced today that the organization will open a second location on the Eastern Shore of Maryland in 2023, providing “a different kind of healing” to more children with serious illnesses and their families in the Mid-Atlantic. More →

Newman's Own Foundation Pledges $1 Million to The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp Feb 22, 2021

Newman's Own Foundation has committed $1 million to the rebuilding of The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp following a significant fire on February 12 that destroyed a number of buildings on the Ashford, Connecticut, site. More →

Bradley Cooper Joins Board of Paul Newman's Hole In The Wall Gang Camp Jun 5, 2014

Bradley Cooper, who volunteered as a cabin counselor for seriously ill children at The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in the summer of 2006, has joined the organization’s Board of Directors to help carry the torch left behind by founder Paul Newman. More →

Bridget Moynahan Shares Hole In The Wall Gang Camp Story Feb 14, 2013

When actress Bridget Moynahan first visited The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, she met a teenage camper named Aleks who despite losing his leg to cancer managed to climb a rock wall and into her heart. More →

Natalie Merchant Sings For Paul Newman's 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 25th anniversary as a hideout where seriously ill kids can simply be kids. More →

Celebrity Moms Honored By Love Our Children USA May 4, 2012

May 13th is Mother’s Day. It’s a time when violence against children affects over 3 million children and when bullying and suicides are at an all-time high. Love Our Children USA has announced the recipients of the Seventh Annual Mothers Who Make A Difference Awards, recognizing celebrity mothers for balancing motherhood, work and causes. More →

Stars Celebrate Paul Newman's Dream Apr 4, 2012

Award-winning musicians Elvis Costello, Josh Groban, Paul Simon, Trisha Yearwood and NaTasha Yvette Williams performed and Jimmy Fallon, Tina Fey and Jake Gyllenhaal made special appearances at a memorable “Celebration of Paul Newman’s Dream” last night at Lincoln Center, hosted by Joanne Woodward and produced by Kevin Duncan. More →

LTTS Exclusive: Bring On The New Orleans Funk For Charity Nov 11, 2011

On Thursday, November 3, Look To The Stars’ Allison DiLiberto attended the 2nd Annual Jam For The Kids at Manhattan’s Hiro Ballroom at the Maritime Hotel (88 9th Ave), which benefited The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. More →

2nd Annual Jam to Benefit Newman's Hole In The Wall Gang Camp Nov 3, 2011

Tonight at 7PM, supporters of The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, will gather for the 2nd Annual Jam For The Kids! at Manhattan’s Hiro Ballroom, located within The Maritime Hotel, for a full night of funky New Orleans style music, featuring Papa Grows Funk, with special guests Brother Joscephus & the Love Revival Revolution Orchestra and Charlie Dane. More →

Meat Loaf And Friends Record Charity Single May 23, 2011

Rocker Meat Loaf and his fellow Celebrity Apprentice contestants John Rich, Lil Jon and Mark McGrath have recorded a charity single together. More →

Kyle Petty To Attend Celebrity Charity Poker Tournament Mar 1, 2011

Kyle Petty will be a special guest at a celebrity charity poker tournament hosted by Tiffany Michelle on Thursday, March 3, in Las Vegas. More →

Meat Loaf Wins Fantasy Football Charity League Jan 14, 2011

Meat Loaf's ESPN Fantasy Football Charity League team has overcome a 43-point halftime deficit to defeat Jerry Cantrell’s JC Aroma Of Tacoma 224-214 in the championship of the Alice in Chains & Friends Fantasy Football Charity League at the end of the NFL’s regular season. More →

Newman's Own Gives $300 Million To Charity Nov 5, 2010

Earlier this week, during its “Over the Moon Celebration,” Paul Newman's Newman’s Own brand announced that it surpassed over $300 million in charitable giving. More →

Celebrity Guests Pay Tribute To Rocky Horror For Charity Nov 2, 2010

A astonishing array of celebrities hit the stage in LA last Thursday, October 28, for a special charity tribute to The Rocky Horror Picture Show. More →

Stevie Wonder Named As United Nations Messenger Of Peace Dec 4, 2009

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has designated Grammy Award-winning songwriter and musician Stevie Wonder as a United Nations Messenger of Peace with a special focus on people with disabilities. More →

Taylor Swift Signs Elephant For Family Health International Oct 9, 2009

As reported earlier by Look To The Stars, Family Health International is one of many charities to benefit from the current auction of celebrity-signed toy elephants organized by PROJECT ZAMBI. More →

Will Smith's Children Support Charity Initiative Oct 7, 2009

Jaden and Willow Smith – the actor children of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith – have spoken about their support for PROJECT ZAMBI, a charity initiative started by a group of Hasbro employees to help raise awareness and funds for the estimated 15 million children who have lost parents and relatives to the AIDS epidemic in Africa. More →

Celebrities Sign Elephants For Project Zambi Sep 9, 2009

A host of celebrities have come together to be part of an online auction that features one-of-a-kind collectible elephant models. More →

Jane Seymour To Host Charity Weekend Aug 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. More →

Paul Newman Honored At Star-Studded Charity Event Jun 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. More →

Paul Newman Honored With Nature Preserve May 11, 2009

The town of Westport, Connecticut, is to honor the late Paul Newman by creating a 37-acre nature reserve adjacent to his former home. More →

Stars Pay Tribute To Paul Newman Oct 28, 2008

An awe-inspiring array of stars paid tribute to Paul Newman at a benefit gala for one of the actor’s summer camps for sick children in California last night. More →

Celebrities To Pay Tribute To Paul Newman Sep 30, 2008

An awe-inspiring array of stars will pay tribute to Paul Newman at a benefit gala for one of the actor’s summer camps for sick children in California next month. More →

Paul Newman - A Life Spent Giving Sep 29, 2008

Actor and philanthropist Paul Newman leaves behind a legacy modern celebrities will find hard to match. More →

Paul Newman Donates Salad Dressing Ownership To Charity Jun 11, 2008

Actor Paul Newman has donated the entire value of his ownership in Newman’s Own – his company famous for salad dressings – to charity. More →

Wilson, Guttenberg Tee Up For Children May 21, 2008

Luke Wilson, Steve Guttenberg, Aidan Quinn and James Naughton are signed up to play in the Travelers Celebrity Pro-Am, proceeds of which go the The Hole in the Wall Gang and the Greater Hartford Jaycees. More →

Julia Roberts - More Than Just A Pretty Woman Jan 25, 2008

Julia Roberts may be one of the most instantly recognizable actresses in Hollywood, but as a child she suffered from an affliction shared by over 3 million other Americans. Along with her brother, Heroes star Eric Roberts, the actress was a chronic stutterer. But it was a disorder she fought to overcome, and now she is helping others overcome the frustrating complaint. More →

Paul Newman Donates To Breast Care Centre Oct 12, 2007

A Welsh hospital has received a large and beneficial donation from Hollywood legend Paul Newman. More →

Charities Benefit from Auction of President Ford’s Personal Items Jul 2, 2007

On July 7, over 500 items belonging to the late, former President Gerald Ford and his wife Betty, will be auctioned, with proceeds benefiting three charities important to the Fords. The auction will take place in Beaver Creek, Colorado, location of one of the Fords’ residences. More →

Paul Newman: Philanthropist, Not Actor Jun 23, 2007

Having closed the book on his five decade long acting career, 82-year-old Paul Newman is now turning his full attention towards his philanthropic activities that began nearly two decades ago. More →