The fit between the Clown Doctors (The Humour Foundation) and BIG4 is strong, with BIG4’s personality based on “we take what we do seriously, but we don’t take ourselves seriously”. On a daily basis BIG4 Holiday Parks give children and their families wonderful experiences, supporting The Humour Foundation assists them brighten the day of ill children and families all across Australia.
Some of the support we have driven so far includes:
- 5% of new Membership Sales in April 2008 went to the Clown Doctors - the final figure was $7136!
- A raffle and auction at the 2007 BIG4 National Conference which raised $39,515!
- Our Parks have helped, and will continue to help, with numerous “Fun-raising” events
The Clown Doctors treat children in hospital with medicine of a different kind- doses of fun and laughter! By parodying the hospital routine, the Clown Doctors help children feel less traumatized by medical procedures. Clown Doctors wear a red-nose, a colourful stethoscope and a white doctor’s coat with pockets big enough for lots of fun props. The Clown Doctors encourage interaction and aim to involve patients and families in their rounds to help them forget their illness for a moment.
The Clown Doctors are the core project of the Humour Foundation and operate nationally. Find out more about the Clown Doctors.