Victory Junction invites communities to join the mission of empowering children with serious and chronic medical conditions.
Victory Junction, part of the SeriousFun Children’s Network, proudly joins camps worldwide on January 26 to honor what would have been Paul Newman’s 100th birthday by proclaiming 2025 as “The Year of SeriousFun.”
Today marks SeriousFun founder Paul Newman’s 100th birthday.
— SeriousFun (@SeriousFunCamps) January 26, 2025
In honor of Paul’s enduring impact, good humor, and generosity, we’re celebrating all year long. Stay tuned for ways you can help carry on Paul’s vision and get involved with #TheYearOfSeriousFun. #PaulNewman #HBD pic.twitter.com/QgIPbiPPqE
Newman, the iconic actor and visionary philanthropist, founded the first SeriousFun Camp, Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, in 1988 to create a place where children with serious and chronic medical conditions could escape the challenges of their diagnoses and simply be kids. Newman’s heartfelt belief that children deserved a space to “kick back and raise a little hell” has since grown into a global movement. Today, the SeriousFun Children’s Network includes 30 camps and programs worldwide, that have provided over two million transformative experiences to children and their families – all completely free of charge.
Victory Junction’s origin story can also be traced to a heartfelt vision. In 1999, after visiting a SeriousFun camp in Florida, racecar driver Adam Petty wanted to create a similar camp experience for children in North Carolina. Tragically, Adam’s life was cut short in a racing accident the following year. Determined to honor Adam’s dream, his father Kyle Petty united the NASCAR community, friends, and generous donors to establish Victory Junction in 2004. Newman, along with dozens of NASCAR drivers, attended Victory Junction’s grand opening.
“At Victory Junction, we believe every child deserves to dream big, laugh loudly, and embrace life’s adventures,” said Chad Coltrane, CEO of Victory Junction and Chair of the SeriousFun CEO Council. “We are committed to delivering unforgettable experiences that build confidence, foster independence, and celebrate the unique potential of every child – all at no cost to them or their families.”
Victory Junction invites the community to join in celebrating “The Year of SeriousFun” by volunteering, donating, and participating in events throughout the year. Applications are now open for campers, volunteers, and staff for upcoming spring and summer camps. Volunteers and staff, including medical professionals, college students, and retirees, play a vital role in creating transformative experiences for children and their families.
Victory Junction is proud to be part of the @SeriousFunCamps, founded by Paul Newman to bring joy to kids with serious medical conditions 🌟 This year, we honor his 100th birthday & the Year of SeriousFun! Donate today to support the joy!https://t.co/zIk6zj6Loe pic.twitter.com/xVRcPnj3gg
— Victory Junction (@VictoryJunction) January 22, 2025
On A Personal Note
This blogger is an avid supporter of Victory Junction, both as a monthly contributor and media advocate.
NASCAR Race Mom had the privilege of touring the Victory Junction Camp in May of 2017. The camp's purpose "to enrich the lives of children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses by providing life-changing camp experiences that are exciting, fun and empowering; all in a medically-safe environment at no cost to the camper or their family" is evident everywhere. The photos below were taken on that tour.
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| Rooms inside the Body Shop mirror Regular Cabin Rooms |
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| The Welcoming Reception Desk in the Body Shop |
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| NASCAR Race Mom inside the Victory Junction Sports Complex |
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