Welcome to THE Laughter Heals Foundation

My name is Craig Shoemaker. I have been a stand-up comedian since my junior year of high school. Trust me, that is a very long time ago. In 2003 we began the journey of further exploration into the healing powers of laughter, which was inspired by the news of my dear friend Michael Goldberg’s grim prognosis after being diagnosed with brain cancer. One thing I have learned from all the years doing stand-up is how much laughter adds value to life and shifts consciousness. It alleviates depression & gives people hope. My friend Golds shared similar beliefs about humor and he outlived the doctors’ opinions by 15 years! I hope you join our movement, we want to help erase the muck, one yuck at a time.

Laughter is the best medicine, open up & say "Ha-Ha." -Craig Shoemaker

WHAT WE DO

Help those who are infirmed with chronic and/or terminal illness
Partner with LaughMD which provides iPads with comedy-content for those in hospital care
Provide training, assistance and guidance for those dealing with emotional, mental or occupational stresses
Provide "First Responders" with our "Guided Laughitation" programming to reduce job stresses
Laughter guidance for those in Addiction Recovery
Workshops/Training Groups using our Laughter Therapy Program
Creat a "Funcilitator Program" which trains and empowers individuals to further the message of healing through laughter