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Humanitarian Clowning with Patch Adams
Thank you for this beautiful vid, Slapstick and Sweetie 
Thank you, Patch XO
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Did you ever wonder what Patch Adams was really like? Would you like to catch a glimpse of his 110-acres in West Virginia, where he is beginning construction of his 40-bed free-care rural community hospital, a long-held dream at the Gesundheit Institute? This short documentary preview clip distributed by Bullfrog Films gives a peek…
I was very fortunate to personally speak with Patch Adams after my first book was published. He so very kindly called to congratulate me on it. His words were deeply meaningful, and his thoughtfulness is forever treasured.
Hearing Patch’s positive, encouraging words for my book and work mean so much to me, and remain a “Most Memorable Moment.”
Through the implementation of his ideas of applied humor therapy in the healthcare setting, I believe he paved the way for many of us to be able to share laughter and to “be” Joy (his words) in that venue — an environment crying out for it!
It is my sincere hope through my efforts here, my books, AHeart4Clowning TalkRadio Show, Humor Bit-TV, and multimedia training programs, will encourage more healthcare humor programs, while also supporting existing programs everywhere — to keep injecting humor in the healthcare setting.
Read about friend Robbo’s Humanitarian Clowning Trip with Patch Adams to Russia:
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BabyCakes, Giggles, LorBelle
Inside the heart of a caring clown…
How does one convey the magic that happens when you interact with others at such a sensitive time in their lives and try to touch their hearts in a deep connected way is beyond the written word?
I find the more I give of myself in silliness, attention, energy, touch and laughter it continues to make a deep impact on the lives of others and myself.
As I get ready for the day to spend at Children’s Hospital to become my caring clown I am anxious and excited for the encounters and joy I am about to share with those who I will meet on my clown rounds. I find myself trying to think of some props I can use during the course of the clown rounds.
But once I am released out into the hospital, it just happens people begin to react to what they are seeing. My face, my outfit, my reactions and then we feed off each other, while we are experiencing this moment where we are mentally lifted out of the current situation into an environment of play.
A world of impossibilities and our imaginations are the limitations. We allow children, adults and staff to join us throughout our day.
A day at the hospital is filled with, in-the-moment encounters one after another, some blending together. At every turn another encounter, most starting with a smile or a wink or just a turn of the head, to see a clown in a hospital! Some are afraid, some are cautious, some can’t wait to interact, some are just observing but most see a different kind of energy coming from these clowns and want a part of this playfulness so it can make a difference for them for today’s visit or during the course of their shift.
Being a caring clown is so much more than words can describe. I don’t know of any other interaction between two strangers that can be more moving than this kind. The touching moments we share with others are the amazing results of what we do like the moment we were asked to come in the room of a little girl who was in pain, and needed to have another procedure that was inflicting more pain.
Once she saw us and we then began to interact with her, the medical staff was able to do their job with her being distracted. It seemed like someone just relieved her pain, and the someone was us. When we left, she was calm and smiling and the medical staff finished their task.
Then there are the many hugs we give or receive by the adults that just need to be comforted. These encounters are unlike any other I have experienced, they are so powerful and priceless to the heart of my being as well as those who are on the receiving end of our caring.
Deb “Giggles” Foy is the Director of Clown Angels, a group of dedicated caring clowns that share smiles, joy and love at several nursing homes and hospitals in the greater Detroit area.
Clown Angels: http://www.ClownAngels.com
Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful experiences with us Deb, so appreciated! In reading your story, I’m reminded that no matter how different our venues may be, in reality we share many common threads — sharing joy, smiles, love, hope… I had the privilege and joy of meeting Giggles, BabyCakes and LorBelle at FRMC Charlie’s Chaplains’ Skool ’10.
How about you — do you have some memorable caring clown moments? If you have a “Most Memorable Moment” story to share, please do! We’d love to shine the Big Top spotlight on you — to inspire others!
Join us in Center Ring for this month’s AHeart4Clowning TalkRadio Show, as we spotlight one of the most versatile and all-round highly experienced Hospital or Caring Clowns you might be fortunate to get your funny bone tickled by!
Follow the Big Top spotlight to find AHeart4Clowning TalkRadio Show on Thursday, February 11th at 10AM PT/ Noon CT/1PM ET L-I-V-E, as host Becky “CarroTop Rainbo” Cortino interviews very special guest Kathy “Huggles” McLaughlin, Hospital/Caring Clown extraordinaire:
A clown since 1974 and actively performing in many venues, Kathy “Huggles” McLaughlin’s love is Caring Clowning. “Huggles” is a hospital clown entertainer frequently appearing in the healthcare venue for the last 12 years, and currently performing in 5 different hospitals. Kathy also lectures and teaches on the subject throughout the US, Canada, and at Clown Camp Wisconsin. “Huggles” joy-filled journey has also taken her to perform in Russia, Japan, Scotland, Mexico, Guatemala and a few other countries to visit children in hospitals and orphanages.
In this fun interview, Kathy shares her experiences and memorable clown adventures over these many years, and insights into what it takes to be a Hospital or Caring Clown. Got questions? Call-in or join the chat and text-in your questions during the show! Catch the show streaming L-I-V-E, or catch this show after the broadcast, from the archive.
Tricia “Pricilla Mooseburger” Manuel shares how Healing Humor literally helped a grieving father turn the corner on his grief after his son’s suicide, when she conducted kazoo band parade practice with a group of American Legion women preparing for the 100-year anniversary of Maple Lake, MN …
Healing Humor Memorable Moments in Their Own Words: This episode features family entertainer Tricia “Pricilla Mooseburger” Manuel sharing about the life-enhancing effects of Healing Humor that everybody needs. Well-known performer, beloved teacher and creative costumer of many, Tricia is a former Ringling clown and Disneyland performer.
SURVIVOR: Healing Humor Enhances Life!
“Tom E. Boy” King shares how he got started in his funny biz, applied Humor Therapy to overcome cancer in the face of dire predictions, and a little boy’s last laugh-filled day on earth.
Have you ever noticed how children often teach grownups important Life Lessons? This little boy was no exception! What he knew…
Healing Humor Memorable Moments in Their Own Words: This episode features well-known family entertainer “Tom E. Boy” King sharing about the life-enhancing effects of Healing Humor that everybody needs.
Healing Humor Memorable Moment: Butterflies ARE Free!
Have you ever noticed how children often teach grownups important Life Lessons? Wise for 5 years old, this little girl was no exception! What she knew…
Healing Humor Memorable Moments in Their Own Words: This episode features well-known storyteller with Carol “Holiday” Coleman sharing a heart-rendering memory about a little girl — butterflies — and how the little girl loved.
Tune-in to: “Humor-Bit TV” series on the Healing Humor Channel, first series of video interviews launched June 1, 2009!
The series features interviews with well-known Family Entertainers, as special guests: Carol “Holiday” Coleman, Tricia “Pricilla Mooseburger” Manuel, Tom “Tom E. Boy” King, Cheri “Cherri-Oats” Venturi, Candy “Butterscoth the Clown” Will and more, sharing memorable moments as related to Healing Humor.
Every episode features a one-on-one interview with a special guest, as they share memorable moments related to Healing Humor.