National Philanthropy

One of Phi Kappa Tau's proudest Philanthropy associations is with the Hole in The Wall Gang. A summer camp and full-time recreational center for kids with terminal illnesses. It was founded in 1988 by Paul Newman.

 

Paul Newman, Ohio ’43, founded the Hole in the Wall Camps in 1988. He realized that luck can sometimes play a dirty hand to those least deserving…and there are many who can make a major difference to those facing great challenges. The Hole in the Wall Camps were developed to provide children, ages 7 to 17, who battle chronic and life threatening illnesses with the opportunity to have a normal summer camp experience. Thousands of children come to camp every year, free of charge, for a week. They forget about their illnesses and simply get a chance to be a kid. In the words of Brother Newman, "Camp is a place where kids can kick back and raise a little hell."