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The Theodora Foundation’s “Operation Dreams” program brings comfort and joy to young patients during surgeries, as Giggle Doctors like Dr. Couette use storytelling, soap bubbles, and playful interactions to ease children’s fears, reassure parents, and positively impact medical treatments, creating lasting, positive hospital memories.

Finnish Sairaalaklovnit clowns bring joy to elderly care homes, especially supporting residents with dementia through personalized plans and collaboration with nursing staff. Their innovative methods, developed in the ClowNexus project, enhance social participation and well-being.

In 2024, Croatian Red Noses expanded their mission with new programs for oncology patients, children with autism, and seniors with dementia, bringing laughter and connection to more lives. Fundraising campaigns with TEDi (€50,000 raised) and Sport Vision further amplified their impact. Initiatives like the “Children in Schools for Children in Hospitals” project also fostered empathy and creativity among young students.

In 2024, Le Rire Médecin’s clowns brought sport and creativity to pediatric wards with monthly themed parades, uniting children, families, and caregivers in joyful, interactive celebrations.