What is Team Hole in the Wall? Where did that name come from?

How It All Began

Running in the ING New York City Marathon was a personal challenge that Mike Havard had undertaken successfully before. In 2004, however, he raised the bar for himself even higher by committing to use his participation in the marathon as a way to generate funds for The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in Ashford, Connecticut. That year, his fundraising efforts brought in close to $40,000 for the Camp.

Mike's energy was infectious. In 2005, he became the captain of a team of 40 participants in the NYC Marathon, all committed to raising funds for the Camp. The 2005 team raised $150,000! The number ofTeam Hole in the Wall events has increased each year and the dollars raised can now support the mission of any or all of the Hole in the Wall Camps. Our campers are grateful for Mike's vision!

                             Mike Havard (right) and his brother Ed
                             at the 2007 ING NYC Marathon

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To make a donation visit my page: Frank Zwart's Team Page