Published February 22, 2021 •
Updated on February 22, 2021 at 12:26 pm
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Just 10 days after a fire destroyed several buildings at the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in Ashford, CEO Jimmy Canton announced Monday they have reached $1 million in donations that will be matched by The Travelers and Travelers Championship to rebuild those buildings.
There are enough anticipated funds to rebuild the structures to meet the current needs of the seriously ill children the camp serves, as well as their future needs, according to Canton. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather.
After a Tremendous Outpouring of Support, Paul Newman’s Hole in the Wall Gang Camp Announces It Has Raised the Anticipated Funds Needed to Rebuild After Fire
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The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp CEO Expresses Gratitude to Travelers, the Travelers Championship, Newman’s Own Foundation and Broader Community for Incredible Groundswell of Generosity and Friendship
“We are deeply grateful for the tremendous outpouring of kindness and generosity from the thousands of people in our Camp family and beyond who brought us to this milestone,” said The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp CEO Jimmy Canton. NEW HAVEN, Conn. (PRWEB)
A large fire broke out at the historic camp destroying several buildings. Author: Rick Lessard (FOX61) Updated: 10:37 PM EST February 16, 2021
ASHFORD, Conn. Ashford Fire Marshal Richard Whitehouse said on Tuesday there is no reason to believe arson was the cause of the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp fire.
On February 12, a large fire broke out at the famous camp. Fire Marshals say a large portion of the property was destroyed including the Woodshop, the Arts and Crafts, Cooking Zone, and Camp Store Buildings.
Fire Marshal Whitehouse continued by saying dogs were used in the investigation and there were no tracks in the snow leading up to the camp. Nothing suspicious was found.
Travelers and The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp have worked closely together over the years, as the camp has been a primary beneficiary of the Travelers Championship’s charitable donations for the past 14 years.