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VICTORY JUNCTION GANG
Victory Junction Gang Camp once was just a dream, but in 2004,
that dream became a reality for the
thousands of children
and
families that would grace its grounds.
In 1999, after participating in a motorcycle ride to Camp Boggy
Creek in Florida, the Petty family, particularly Adam Petty, was
inspired to build a camp in North Carolina for children with
chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses. After the loss
of their son Adam in 2000, Kyle and Pattie Petty were inspired
to fulfill his dream.
As they worked to turn this dream into reality, Kyle and Pattie
became involved with the Association of the Hole in the Wall
Camps founded by actor Paul Newman. Newman started the first
camp, the Hole in the Wall Gang, in 1988. With guidance from
Newman’s program, the Petty family utilized their relationships
within the NASCAR industry to raise funds.
Victory Junction Gang Camp proudly opened in June 2004! Since
2004, the need for a similar camp in the Midwest became more
prevalent. Early 2008, Kyle and Pattie announced plans to expand
to Wyandotte County, Kansas and spread the life-changing
experience with children in need. The camp in Kansas is expected
to open in two to three years.
Victory Junction is a year-round camp that serves children, ages
6 to 16, with a variety of health issues. During the summer, the
Camp offers week-long, disease-specific sessions with up to 128
kids per session. During the fall, winter and spring, family
weekends are offered with 32 families per weekend.
Due to the generosity of corporations, organizations and
individuals, no child or family has to incur the cost of
attending Victory Junction. The children served at Victory
Junction are not able to attend normal summer camps due to their
unique medical needs.
Surrounded by beautiful hardwood forests, Victory Junction is
located in Randleman, N.C and situated on 84 acres that were
kindly donated by Richard and Lynda Petty. The NASCAR
racing-theme permeates Camp with the sights, sounds, look and
feel of a race track! With 42 buildings and program areas, such
as Adam's Race Shop, Goody's Body Shop medical center, the
Hendrick Motorsports Fuel Stop dining hall, the Silver Theater,
the Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America water park, the
Michael Waltrip Operation Marathon Sportscenter, Kurt Busch
Superdome, Jimmie Johnson Victory Lanes bowling alley and
Jessie's Horse Power Garage, there is no shortage of fun and
empowering activities!
Victory Junction serves children from all areas of the country
but primarily sees children from North Carolina, South Carolina
and Virginia.
http://victoryjunction.org
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