On the 13th of June 2024, The Humour Foundation had the pleasure of being one of the beneficiaries at the Unite4Kids Gala Fundraising Lunch. Held at the Adelaide Oval, this event brought together a community of passionate supporters, dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children through laughter and joy.
Humour in the Highlands was held in Bowral on Saturday 15 June 2024. It was an evening of good food, great company and endless laughter .. all in support of The Humour Foundation!
Join our CEO, Emma Pollard, a giggle of Clown Doctors, and hundreds of passionate STRYDERs on Thursday, 24th October, for an unforgettable day. Choose between a 10km or 21km coastal walk or paddle 14km along Sydney’s iconic coastline raising vital funds to help us bring joy to children and young adults with life limiting illnesses.
The Humour Foundation proudly celebrated a quarter-century partnership with our founding partner, CommBank, as we wrapped up Smile Month (April 29th to May 24th, 2024). This milestone marked 25 years of support and nearly 1 million smiles delivered through our Clown Doctors program.
It is with a full yet heavy heart that we share the passing of Kerry Reid, our deeply beloved Clown Doctor, Dr Prim-Rose, and Laughter Care Specialist, Rosie Prim-Rose, who died peacefully in March with friends at her bedside.
In New South Wales, targeted funding for mental health enabled us to focus on this growing area of need at The Sydney Children’s Hospital.
In South Australia we successfully adapted our Laughter Care program to a hospital environment, supporting patients over 65 years at Flinders Medical Centre
The annual Turosi Giving Golf Day marked its 13th year, raising $20,000. Dr Bing Bong and Dr Achoo joined our CEO, Emma Pollard, in Victoria, adding a touch of laughter to the event.
From 26 February to 2 March 2024, the 18th Annual Tasmanian Roadside Appeal successfully raised over $62,000 in support of our programs at the Launceston General Hospital, Royal Hobart Hospital, and North West Regional Hospital.
Our Western Australian Clown Doctor team was invited to attend their third Desert Dust Up Festival after a COVID pause. An annual event held in the remote Indigenous town of Warakurna in the Ngaanyatjarra Lands, the festival brings together seven schools in a celebration of performance, sport, community, and culture.
The Humour Foundation acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters, and communities, carrying with it a rich tapestry of stories, creativity, and traditions that have been woven through the Dreamtime. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who call this land home.
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