A Yearlong Celebration
Paul Newman’s dream was to create a place where children with serious medical conditions could reclaim their childhoods—a place where kids often isolated by their medical challenges could, as he liked to say, “kick back and raise a little hell,” free of charge.
This year, we invite you to join us in celebrating the visionary leadership of our founder, Paul Newman, whose unwavering belief in the power of joy, connection, and possibility created a global movement through SeriousFun Children’s Network that transforms the lives of children with medical conditions and their families through camp.
Join us for the Year of SeriousFun.
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Join the “Raise A Little Help” 10K Challenge
To honor Paul Newman’s lifelong commitment to generosity and volunteerism, we’re on a mission to recruit 10,000 volunteers this year. Raise your hand to learn more about how you can bring joy, belonging, and adventure to kids with serious illnesses, and help us raise a little help for SeriousFun!
Join the Raise A Little Help 10K Challenge
Today, that vision has blossomed into a global network of camps and programs that continue to transform lives.
How the Fun Began
More than 30 years ago, Paul Newman started a free camp where kids could escape the fear and isolation of their medical conditions and, in his words, “raise a little hell.” This remarkable concept sparked a quiet movement, and that one camp launched a global network. Today, there are 30 camps and programs serving the needs of children and families around the world.
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SeriosFun Gala
A very special evening on honor of Paul Newman.
Monday, November 14, 2025
Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall Broadway at 60th Street, New York City