FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | January 3, 2025
CONTACT: J.J. Lewis, CEO | (517) 618-1874
Pinckney, MI – North Star Reach, a nonprofit camp providing life-changing experiences for children with serious health challenges and their families, is excited to announce “Legends at the Box Office: Raising a Little Hell for Paul Newman’s 100th.” This special event will take place on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at the Historic Howell Theater in downtown Howell.
The celebration begins at 3:30 PM with a birthday bash featuring cake and festivities to honor the legacy of Paul Newman, founder of the SeriousFun Children’s Network, of which North Star Reach is a proud member. At 4:30 PM, attendees will enjoy a screening of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, the iconic film that inspired Newman to establish his first camp, the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp.
Tickets are priced at $10 and can be purchased online at www.northstarreach.org/legends-at-the-box-office/. In addition, 10% of concession sales during the event will be generously donated to North Star Reach by the Historic Howell Theater.
The event will also feature a Brown Paper Bag Raffle, a cherished North Star Reach tradition. Raffle tickets will be available for $5, offering participants the chance to win exciting prizes, including a stunning diamond bezel lariat necklace donated by Taline’s Fine Jewelry.
As 2025 marks the Year of Serious Fun, this event serves as the inaugural celebration, aiming to raise funds to support North Star Reach’s upcoming camp programs. Community members and local businesses are invited to participate by:
- Purchasing event and raffle tickets to join the festivities.
- Donating in-kind items for the raffle to enhance the event’s success.
- Becoming event sponsors, with various sponsorship opportunities available.
“As we celebrate the 100th birthday of Paul Newman, we’re honored to carry forward his legacy of bringing joy and connection to children with serious illnesses,” said J.J. Lewis, CEO of North Star Reach. “This event is not just a celebration of his life and vision, but also an opportunity for our community to come together in support of our 2025 programming, ensuring we can continue creating transformative experiences for campers and their families.”
For more information on sponsorships or to contribute raffle items, please contact J.J. Lewis at jj@northstarreach.org or (517) 618-1874. Join us in celebrating Paul Newman’s centennial and support a cause that brings joy, connection, and transformative experiences to children and families facing serious health challenges.
