Category: Impact Stories
At Camp, Anything Is Possible
SeriousFun campers like 13-year-old Alex, who you’ll meet in the video below, get to experience all the joys, activities, and wonders of camp because of supporters like YOU! At SeriousFun camps and…
Family Camp Stories: Meet Shoni
“Family Camp taught us that, whilst illness may always be a part of our lives, it does not have to define them.” – Shoni Tavend…
Family Camp Stories: The Cogleys
Family and sibling camps and programs are designed to help families escape the daily challenges they face because of serious illness and celebrate simply being together. Families are strengthened by the support…
The Power of “How Are You Doing?”
Campfire Chat with Samantha Clark, Associate Director, Learning and Education for SeriousFun Children’s Network. Join us Around the Campfire for a monthly sampling of inspiration, impact, camp-inspired recipes, activities and crafts, and more!…
Leaning In for the Win!
Campfire Chat with Mike Parker, Program Manager, Learning & Development. Join us Around the Campfire for a monthly sampling of inspiration, impact, camp-inspired recipes, activities and crafts, and more! I never in a…
Exceptional Medical Care (In Disguise)
Campfire Chat with Emo Castle, Nursing Advisor. Join us Around the Campfire for a monthly sampling of inspiration, impact, camp-inspired recipes, activities and crafts, and more! Many people are surprised to learn that,…
SeriousFun’s Nursing Advisor, Emo Castle, Talks Career & Life at Camp
When you think of medical professionals, you probably picture white coats and clinical settings. But being a medical professional looks, well, a little bit different at our favorite place on earth.
Family Camp for Mothers and their Children living with HIV
Campfire Chat with Mary Silvia, Associate Director, Programs and Growth. Join us Around the Campfire for a monthly sampling of inspiration, impact, camp-inspired recipes, activities and crafts, and more! Through my…
Research On The Impact and Benefits of SeriousFun Camps and Programs
Participating in a SeriousFun camp or program, even for just one week, can profoundly change the life and future of a child living with a serious medical condition. As members of the…
Redefining What’s Possible: Lessons From My Dad Paul Newman
On what would have been his 98th birthday, Paul Newman's daughter, Clea Newman-Soderlund reflects upon her dad's vision of camp as a special idea that could change lives. More than 30 years later, through SeriousFun Children's Network, his dream continues to dramatically change not only the lives of kids with serious illness, but also their families, the clinicians who care for them, and the supporters who make it all happen.