Rx Laughter

Comedy Central continues to recognize the importance of comedy and humor as part of emotional care for pediatric hematology oncology patients and their families by supporting us with a generous donation in 2008.

We are deeply grateful to Comedy Central for their initial seed funding of our research project with the UCLA Jonsson Cancer Center in 1999 and for their ongoing support of our work since then. Thank you so much Comedy Central - and a special thank you to Tony Fox of Comedy Central for his unwavering commitment to Rx Laughter.
www.comedycentral.com

Writers Give Back is a nonprofit organization that helps charities through the time, talent and resources of writers and performers and others in the creative community.

Please continue to check this page for more innovative projects of support for Rx Laughter by Writer's Give Back.

Check out their website at www.writersgiveback.org to learn more about their terrific nonprofit work.

The Family of Charlie Chaplin Kicks Off Seed Funding
for new Rx Laughter Therapeutic Project

In Honor of the 30th Anniversary of the Charlie Chaplin's death on December 25, 1977, the Roy Export Company Establishment has donated kick-off seed funding for Rx Laughter to begin our therapeutic project for children with Primary Immunodeficiency illnesses

Rx Laughter will be the centerpiece at the new pediatric immune deficiency outpatient clinic at the UCLA Medical Center. For more information about this clinic, please see the next section on this page

The Roy Export Company Establishment is the copyright owner of all of the films of Charlie Chaplin made from 1918 onwards. www.charliechaplin.com

We are deeply appreciative of the support of the family of Charlie Chaplin for Rx Laughter to begin our work there, and to expand to help patients of all ages worldwide as we continue to grow.

Rx Laughter Partners with The LaVigna Family Foundation,
Jeffrey Modell Foundation & UCLA Medical Center to help Pediatric
Patients with Primary Immunodeficiencies

We are pleased to announce that Rx Laughter has begun an exciting new partnership with the LaVigna Family Foundation, the Jeffrey Modell Foundation and the Department of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at the UCLA Medical Center & Mattel Children's Hospital at UCLA. Rx Laughter is implementing a video viewing system for these pediatric patients and their families who are coping with life-threatening immune deficiency illnesses.

Playtone, the television and film production company owned by Tom Hanks, is supporting Rx Laughter this 2007 holiday season. Playtone has made a donation to Rx Laughter on behalf of each person who received their Christmas cards this year.

A special thank you to Mr. Josh Feldman of Playtone Productions for initiating this effort!

Sunday November 11, 2007 Matinee Show
complimentary Wine and Cheese Reception 1pm
Show starts at 2pm
Tickets $30 per person
The Lillian Theater in Hollywood California
Purchase Tickets and see Reviews of this play at www.LostAngelestheplay.com

June 30, 2007 Comedy Improv Fundraiser For Rx Laughter:

The Performers - Special Thanks

Performers for this Benefit are from Second City LA, UCLA Buick Improv, NYU Improv, UC Irvine Improv, ComedySportz LA and more!

Date: June 30, 2007 (Saturday evening)
Time: 8pm to 9pm (doors open at 7:45pm)
Place: The Second City Studio Theatre in Hollywood, California
Price: $20 per person. Limited Seating.

To purchase tickets, please email us directly at RxLProject@aol.com. The Second City Studio Theatre is not handling pre-sale ticket requests. There is limited seating available. All proceeds go towards "Rx Laughter."

Rx Laughter participated in the Breast cancer awareness walk-a-thon that was held in Atlanta, Georgia in October of 2006.

We thank Ashley Baber and Barbara Best Raga for donating their energies to this cause on behalf of Rx Laughter.

Lily Bleu T Shirts for Rx Laughter:

Lily Bleu, the national manufacturer of Jenna & Jesse children's apparel, is generously supporting Rx Laughter by manufacturing custom Rx Laughter t shirts for our volunteers, pediatric patients and medical personnel. We are very appreciative of their generosity!

* This card is a beautiful 5 x 7 original color illustration of legendary comic genius Charlie Chaplin. The inside of this high gloss, colorful thick card includes his quote regarding the importance of humor during adversity. Each card includes a matching envelope. It is a lovely and upbeat holiday, special occasion and thinking of you card for clients, business associates, family, employees, and friends.

Each card is $5.00 plus 63 cents postage (our mailing costs to you). We are not asking for any administrative or "handling" charges. 100% of the purchase price goes towards Rx Laughter projects.

You will receive immediate confirmation of your request via email. Please allow one week for delivery.

* The original illustration of Charlie Chaplin is Courtesy of Bubbles Incorporated SA organization. We thank them for their generosity.

The Center’s second “LOL” - Legacy of Laughter was held in Hollywood and was moderated by Lucie Arnaz.

Panelists who spoke about the role of humor in their lives included Peter Baghdassarian of Film Roman, Sherry Dunay Hilber of Rx Laughter, Marc Cherry of Desperate Housewives, comedy writer Sam Denoff, and comedian & writer Robert Schimmel.