Touching Moment “Clown Doctor” Cheers Up Girl With Down Syndrome & Leukemia.
When you’re sick and in the hospital, it takes a lot to make you smile. For kids with life-threatening diseases, staring at the same four hospital walls day in, day out can lead to depression and increased anxiety. That’s why so many hospitals around the world have employed an unusual tactic to alleviate the boredom of being in the hospital: clowns.
Clown doctors aren’t really medical doctors, but don’t tell the kids! These professional clowns dress up in bright, colorful clothing, white clown makeup, wigs, and of course, a big red nose that goes “honk” when you squeeze it. Their mission is to administer laughter, the world’s best medicine, to lift spirits and encourage a positive attitude.
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At the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, Australia, there are 9 clown doctors ...