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Al Roker Visits Camp to Celebrate Paul Newman’s Legacy of SeriousFun

This week on the TODAY Show, Al Roker took a meaningful detour from Studio 1A to visit Double H Ranch, the SeriousFun camp in Lake Luzerne, NY. Joined by SeriousFun ambassador Clea Newman, Al got a firsthand look at how Paul Newman’s vision continues to thrive—bringing joy, belonging, and confidence to children living with serious…

This week on the TODAY Show, Al Roker took a meaningful detour from Studio 1A to visit Double H Ranch, the SeriousFun camp in Lake Luzerne, NY. Joined by SeriousFun ambassador Clea Newman, Al got a firsthand look at how Paul Newman’s vision continues to thrive—bringing joy, belonging, and confidence to children living with serious medical conditions.

The segment featured heartfelt interviews with campers and parents who shared how SeriousFun camps create space for healing, laughter, and connection. For Clea, it was a full-circle moment: “[My dad] always wanted his true legacy to be about the kids.”

Check out the full segment to see how Paul’s legacy is making waves, and how camp is so much more than fun and games. It’s joy, resilience, and community for those who need it most.

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