from "I CAN'T" to "I CAN!"

By Pam Trzop, Associate Director, Individual Giving

Do you remember a time in your life when you felt free − unencumbered by daily hardships and open to every possibility before you? That's what SeriousFun Children’s Network does for children living with illnesses around the world.

Each summer, campers challenge themselves by trying new activities like horseback riding, swimming, archery, and even scaling to new heights on a climbing wall! Each new accomplishment, no matter how small, instills a renewed sense of wonder, optimism and freedom − to live life to the fullest despite any obstacles.

SeriousFun camps were envisioned as places where kids could go to simply have fun and, in founder Paul Newman's words "kick back and raise a little hell." The FUN, it turned out, had tremendous power, helping campers go from "I CAN'T" to "I CAN," often for the first time.

You can help more kids say "I CAN" – please make a donation today!