Laughter is the Best Medicine: A Benefit for Presbyterian Programs and Services

Since 1997, Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation's Laughter is the Best Medicine has benefitted many Presbyterian Programs and Services, including the following:

• 2009, "Safari Chic" theme, Sinbad kept the audience laughing the entire evening and proceeds benefited the Cancer Center and Critical Needs.  
• 2008, "Victoriana" theme, Howie Mandel was the star entertainer benefiting Diabetes Community Care and Critical Needs
• 2007, "Paris" Theme: Paul Rodriguez was the star entertainer at a benefit for the Heart Center
• 2006, "Asia" Theme featuring Craig Ferguson, benefitting the Children's Medical Center and Critical Needs
• 2005, "1960s" Theme with Lily Tomlin raised money for Presbyterian's Nursing Education and Critical Needs
• 2004, "South Seas" Theme presented Jay Leno in a benefit for the Presbyterian's Children's Center
• 2003, "Mardi Gras" Theme presented Wayne Brady in a benefit for the Children's Program including Rachel's Courtyard
• 2002, Dana Carvey helped raise over $250,000 for the Children's Program and Rachel's Courtyard
• 2001, Rita Rudner and David Brenner performed in a benefit for the Nursing Program
• 1999, Jay Leno helped raise $225,000 for the Women's Program
• 1997, Joan Rivers inaugurated the first Laughter is the Best Medicine to benefit the Presbyterian Children's Program