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Paul Newman’s homemade salad dressing bottles began flying off the shelves in 1982, and since they rolled out, they featured a photo of his face on the label. Newman decided that if he was going to stamp his face on his products, he would give his profits away to good causes, according to Miriam Nelson, President and CEO of the Newman’s Own Foundation.
Newman’s Own Foundation Pledges $1 Million to The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp
WESTPORT, Conn. – Newman’s Own Foundation has committed $1 million to the rebuilding of The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp following a significant fire on February 12 that destroyed a number of buildings on the Ashford, Connecticut, site. The Camp was founded by actor Paul Newman in 1988.
“All of us at Newman’s Own were devastated by the fire,” said Miriam E. Nelson, president and CEO of Newman’s Own Foundation. “I have encouraged my colleague and friend, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp CEO Jimmy Canton, to rebuild in a manner that not only meets the current needs of children living with illness and their families, but also helps them pursue their boldest dreams for the future.”
Dr. Nelson went on to say, “We were particularly thrilled by the inspiring $1 million match made by Travelers and the Travelers Championship. The community response to this match is heartening, and it’s absolutely critical that people continue to donate to help this multi-million dollar rebuild effort. Hole in the Wall was the first of its kind and we hope that our commitment above and beyond the match will allow the Camp to continue to be cutting edge in every imaginable way for the brave campers and families they serve.”
“We are deeply grateful to Newman’s Own for their exceptionally generous commitment as well as their shared vision for The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp’s future,” said Canton. “We envision both new buildings that reflect the latest accessibility standards and innovative programs that are as inclusive and welcoming as possible.”
Through a variety of year-round programs offered onsite and in hospitals and clinics, as well as in camper homes and communities, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp serves more than 20,000 seriously ill children and family members each year. Hole in the Wall is an independent, not-for-profit organization dependent on private funding to serve all children and their family members completely free of charge.
On February 15, The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV) and the Travelers Championship announced a joint commitment to match up to $1 million in donations to rebuild the camp. Newman’s Own Foundation has asked that the Travelers and Travelers Championship challenge match not apply to the gift being announced today, so that the matching funds remain available to inspire further donations. Newman’s Own encourages all to continue to support the Travelers challenge match by making a gift at https://www.holeinthewallgang.org/rebuildcampfund or sending a donation by mail to The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, P.O. Box 150448, Hartford, CT 06115-0448, Memo: Rebuild Camp Fund.
About Newman’s Own Foundation
Actor and philanthropist Paul Newman was committed to helping make the world a better place. To carry on his philanthropic legacy, he founded Newman’s Own Foundation to turn all net profits and royalties from the sale of Newman’s Own products into donations. To date, Paul Newman and Newman’s Own Foundation have given nearly $570 million to thousands of impactful organizations around the world. For more information, visit www.newmansownfoundation.org.
About The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp
Founded in 1988 by Paul Newman, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp provides “a different kind of healing” to more than 20,000 seriously ill children and family members annually – all completely free of charge. For many of these children and families, Hole in the Wall provides multiple Camp experiences throughout the year at the facility in Ashford, Conn., in more than 40 hospitals and clinics, directly in camper homes and communities, and through other outreach activities across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic. Learn more at www.holeinthewallgang.org.
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Names in the News
The Newman’s Own Foundation enlisted scholar Miriam Nelson as CEO and president, cementing the acting roles she has held for a year.
Miriam Nelson named President and CEO of Newman’s Own Foundation
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WESTPORT, Conn. – Miriam E. Nelson, PhD, prominent health and nutrition scholar, U.S. policy advisor, and bestselling author, has been named president and chief executive officer of Newman’s Own Foundation. She had served as acting president and CEO since January 2020, and as a board member of Newman’s Own, Inc., from 2015 to 2019.
An international leader, scientist, and social entrepreneur renowned for extensive research and civic action in public health, children’s wellness, sustainability, and food systems, Dr. Nelson leads the independent, private foundation formed in 2005 by legendary actor Paul Newman to sustain the legacy of his philanthropic work. Since 1982, when Paul Newman first declared, “Let’s give it all away,” more than $560 million has been donated to nonprofit organizations worldwide, entirely through the profits and royalties from the sale of Newman’s Own products.
“Dr. Nelson’s unique combination of talents and experiences will set a course for Newman’s Own Foundation to make focused and sustainable change,” said Board Chair Michael Clayton.
“I have long been inspired by Paul Newman’s pathbreaking model of founding a business that gives away all profits to good causes,” Dr. Nelson said. “His compassion for children facing adversity resonates with me. To be able to draw on my experience to further the mission of the Foundation is truly an honor.”
Prior to assuming the presidency of Newman’s Own Foundation, Dr. Nelson held such leadership roles as president of Hampshire College, director of the Sustainability Institute at the University of New Hampshire, and associate dean at Tufts University’s Tisch College of Civic Life. Dr. Nelson founded—and for 15 years directed—the John Hancock Research Center on Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Obesity Prevention at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science & Policy at Tufts University. She co-founded ChildObesity180, an initiative that First Lady Michelle Obama supported through her “Let’s Move” campaign.
Dr. Nelson served as the vice chair of the Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in 2008. She also served on its 2010 and 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committees and as a member of the Science Board of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition from 2011 to 2014, chairing in 2013.
She is author of a series of ten Strong Women books—five of which were New York Times bestsellers—that provide evidence-based strategies to help women live strong and healthy lives. They have sold more than one million copies in 14 languages.
Dr. Nelson holds a bachelor of science from the University of Vermont and a PhD from Tufts University.
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About Newman’s Own Foundation
Paul Newman was committed to helping make the world a better place. To carry on his philanthropic legacy, he founded Newman’s Own Foundation to turn all net profits and royalties from the sale of Newman’s Own products into donations. To date, Paul Newman and Newman’s Own Foundation have given over $560 million to thousands of impactful organizations around the world. For more information, visit www.newmansownfoundation.org.
Bridgette Heller named to Newman’s Own Foundation Board of Directors
WESTPORT, Conn.—Newman’s Own Foundation has announced the appointment of Bridgette Heller to its board of directors. The Foundation continues the work of its founder, actor/philanthropist Paul Newman, by turning all net profits and royalties from the sale of Newman’s Own products into donations, totaling more than $560 million to date.
Ms. Heller has been an accomplished leader of consumer businesses for over 30 years and has a track record of accelerating growth and profitability in both Fortune 100 and private equity owned enterprises. Most recently, until January 2019, Ms. Heller served as the EVP and President of Nutricia, the Specialized Nutrition Division of Danone. Previously she led major businesses and business units at Merck Consumer Care, Johnson & Johnson, Chung’s Gourmet Foods, and Kraft Foods.
“We are delighted to have Bridgette join the Newman’s Own Foundation Board of Directors,” said Michael Clayton, Chair. “Not only does she bring deep experience from the business world, but she has also earned a strong reputation in governance and as a nonprofit leader, making her a perfect addition to our board.”
Ms. Heller is the co-founder and current CEO of the Shirley Proctor Puller Foundation, a 501(c)(3) with a mission of advancing achievement and closing the achievement gap for underserved students in South St. Petersburg, Florida.
“I am honored to join the Board of a foundation that has had such an impact over many decades,” says Heller. “I look forward to assisting the Foundation in further fulfilling Paul Newman’s vision.”
Ms. Heller serves on the board of directors for Newman’s Own, Inc., Aramark, Novartis, and Dexcom. She also serves on the board of directors for the nonprofit Preserve Vision Florida and is a member of the advisory board for the Kellogg School of Management.
She received her BA from Northwestern University and her MBA from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management.
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About Newman’s Own Foundation
Paul Newman was committed to helping make the world a better place. To carry on his philanthropic legacy, he founded Newman’s Own Foundation to turn all net profits and royalties from the sale of Newman’s Own products into donations. To date, Paul Newman and Newman’s Own Foundation have given over $560 million to thousands of impactful organizations around the world. For more information, visit www.newmansownfoundation.org.
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Some knew him for his radiant blue eyes and rugged good looks, others for his charity work and all-natural salad dressings. He was Paul Newman, a man whose career in show business spanned genres and generations.
