Updates & Stories That Inspire
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You Changed Violet’s Life and Now She’s Paying It Forward
“Camp taught me I’m more than my diagnosis. It gave me the confidence to lead and the courage to speak up.” – Violet As a kid living with HIV, Violet faced stigma and isolation in her community. She was uncertain of her future: What could a happy and healthy life with HIV look like? For…
You Helped Liloo Find Freedom and Belonging She’ll Carry for Life
“We are outside, there are nurses who are there to monitor just in case. We are free, we are peaceful. I don’t think about the illness, about things like that. My heart is more at peace.” ~Liloo From the moment Liloo arrived at L’ENVOL, the SeriousFun camp in France, she encountered something she’d never come…
A Good Day to Do Some Good: Celebrating DAF Day
From budget cuts to humanitarian crises, this year has been full of uncertainty. But one thing remains certain: when we stand together, we make an impact. That’s why SeriousFun Children’s Network is proud to participate in DAF Day, a national celebration of generosity through Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs). Today, all across the country, people who believe…
Meet Betty, Camp Director Bringing New Beginnings to Children in Ethiopia
At SeriousFun Children’s Network, our Partner Programs are constantly creating opportunities for joy, connection, and growth. Across Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean, more than 1,400 children and caregivers joined our camp community this past quarter through residential sessions, family camps, and hospital outreach. Behind these numbers are leaders who make camp possible — and one…
A Lifetime of Impact: How Camp Shaped Babu
Watching the children leave their worries behind, laughing, and embracing every moment was deeply inspiring. It showed me that, despite life’s challenges, we have the strength to rise above and find joy. ~ Babu Seenappa When Babu first arrived at Camp Rainbow, a SeriousFun program run in partnership with the renowned healthcare and research organization…
Congratulations to Dr. Laura Blaisdell, Newman’s Own Foundation’s “Newmanitarian® of the Month”
Newman’s Own Foundation honored SeriousFun Children’s Network Chief Medical Officer Dr. Laura Blaisdell as its Newmanitarian® of the Month for September, celebrating her dedication to creating safe, joyful spaces where children with serious medical conditions can truly thrive. Click here to read more. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition, Dr. Laura!
