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A star-studded moment for SeriousFun: Jimmy Fallon, Fleetwood Mac’s Lindsey Buckingham, and Christine McVie joined kids from camp for a special performance of ‘Don’t Stop’ on The Tonight Show!”
Last night, our SeriousFun campers joined The Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon, Fleetwood Mac’s Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie, and The Roots for a special camp-inspired performance of Fleetwood Mac’s “Don’t Stop” in The Tonight Show Music Room.
Jimmy is joined by Fleetwood Mac’s Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie, The Roots, and kids from SeriousFun (Paul Newman’s camp for kids with serious illnesses) to sing “Don’t Stop Thinking About Tomorrow.”
In 2015 Fallon collaborated with Ben & Jerry’s to create “The Tonight Dough Starring Jimmy Fallon”, a specialty ice cream flavor with proceeds benefiting SeriousFun. This spring, the funds donated by Jimmy Fallon from the sale of the ice cream surpassed the $1 million mark. Last night’s performance marked a celebration of this impressive milestone.
Jimmy & Ben & Jerry unveiled The Tonight Dough on a special episode of the Tonight Show. This spring, funds donated by Jimmy Fallon from the sale of the ice cream surpassed $1 million.
“We are thrilled to reach this incredible $1 million milestone from ‘The Tonight Dough’ sales through our relationship with Jimmy Fallon and Ben & Jerry’s,” said SeriousFun CEO Blake Maher. “They are both fantastic partners whose support helps ensure that we can provide transformative camp experiences to children living with many different types of serious illnesses all around the world, totally free of charge.”
Jimmy Fallon has been a longtime supporter of SeriousFun. Here meeting SeriousFun campers at the NYC Gala in 2014 (left) and performing alongside campers in 2017 (right)
Fallon recently attended the annual SeriousFun Children’s Network Gala at Pier Sixty in New York City on May 23, where he joined the campers onstage for a performance. The program also featured remarks from Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and a surprise appearance by President Bill Clinton, as well as actor and filmmaker Tom Hanks, actor and director Alan Alda, singer-songwriter Crystal Monee Hall, and actress and producer Julianna Margulies.
New Research Confirms It: Camp Builds Character—In Counselors, Too
We’re excited to share the results of a newly completed joint research initiative between SeriousFun Children’s Network and the American Camp Association (ACA):“Promoting Character in Counselors: Training Programs for Medical Specialty Camps.” This groundbreaking study affirms what many of us have seen firsthand: camp doesn’t just transform the lives of children with serious illnesses. It…
Giving Day 2025: Helping Kids Soar Beyond Limits at SeriousFun Camps
On May 20, 2025, SeriousFun Children’s Network celebrated Giving Day with the powerful theme “Soaring Beyond Limits.” This annual event raised crucial unrestricted funds and boosted awareness of the organization’s global network of free camps for children living with serious medical conditions. From heartwarming stories like Alejandro’s—who conquered the zipline despite pulmonary hypertension—to awe-inspiring moments…
Oxygen Tubes and Zip Lines: Redefining Possibilities at Camp
Laughter, zip-lining, and life-changing experiences—this isn’t a dream, it’s what happens when medical expertise meets boundless possibility. Dr. Laura Blaisdell reveals a remarkable weekend at The Painted Turtle.