Erik keeps tabs on health-related issues and just got an email that he thought would interest me.
He was right. I was reminded of a visit from a “laugh doctor” back when I was editor of Minnesota Physician. The laugh doctor showed us how we could get ourselves laughing. He talked about the endorphins produced and how good they were for health.
In apparent agreement, a Rhode Island clinic that serves low-income people is putting on a comedy show May 7 and inviting neighbors, patients — anyone who is up for a good laugh and willing to make a donation.
The comedy will be performed by the Providence Improv Guild at the Fête Event Space in Olneyville, RI, May 7th, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Says the Laugh for Health invitation, “Suggested donation for tickets: Giggle $10 – Chuckle $ 25 – Laughing out Loud $100 ($150 per couple). Belly Laugh $1000 and above! …
“Here at Clínica Esperanza/Hope Clinic — we believe in laughter and joy. We celebrate health. We laugh at ourselves. We applaud our patients. We take joy in volunteering. We consider health, not wealth, to be the most valuable asset in our community.
“And since many of our neighbors do not have the resources to receive proper healthcare, or don’t know where to be seen for their health problems and how they’ll manage to pay for it all, we are there for them.
“Clínica Esperanza/Hope Clinic welcomes our neighbors in need with open arms. We celebrate health, and with our patients, laugh out loud as they make the journey from illness to good health. … It’s simple to RSVP – click here.”
To learn more about Hope Clinic, visit http://www.aplacetobehealthy.org.
Photo: Hope Clinic
Members of the Providence Improv Guild will perform at a benefit for Clínica Esperanza/Hope Clinic May 7.
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Your story made my morning.What a good idea
I get my laughing practice when the grandchildren do something unexpected. The youngest, for example, may rush up to me, grab my legs, and growl.
This is a creative angle for a fundraiser–fun for everyone!
I hope they really make people laugh. It sounds like an audience of people who wouldn’t find the all same things funny. But we all have the same human issues, for sure.
Such great faces in the photo! Sounds like a worthy — and hopefully fun — event. And I am always grateful to be reminded about the value and importance of laughter.
I wonder if Wellness Centers offer laugh classes. I’d like to learn how to give myself a really good laugh every day.