Dr Carusela von der Stiftung Theodora und eine kleine Patientin

Give children magical moments

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Give children magical moments

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Discover the latest news from the Theodora Foundation.

02 December 2024

The Theodora Foundation unveils its new advert.

The Theodora Foundation is proud to present its new advertising spot, a work full of emotion and meaning that embodies the Foundation’s essential mission: to bring much more than laughter to children in hospital.

01 October 2024

Surgeries Filled with Dreams

The Giggle Doctors are there to bring comfort and gentleness to young patients, guiding them through the “Operation Dreams” program. Join Dr. Couette on an extraordinary morning where magic and kindness turn fears into laughter and much more.

29 August 2024

Christmas cards 2024/25

Nutzen Sie die Festtage, um Ihre Solidarität gegenüber den Kindern im Spital zu kommunizieren – mit der Wahl unserer Weihnachtskarten. Sie leisten damit einen konkreten Beitrag zur Erleichterung des Alltags von tausenden Kindern im Spital und in spezialisierten Institutionen der Schweiz.

15 November 2024

International Children’s Rights Day

Every child has the right to laugh and dream. Since its establishment in 1993, the Theodora Foundation has pursued this goal by giving children in hospitals and institutions for children with disabilities joy and precious moments of playfulness.

04 October 2024

«The coat is the final touch of the character»

All Giggle Doctors wear a colourful, whimsical, and personalized coat. However, behind each unique costume are the skilled hands and creative minds of Lydia Pfister and her team. Discover the secrets behind creating the beautiful coats for the Giggle Doctors in her words.

02 October 2024

The positive impact of Giggle Doctors

Numerous scientific studies have shown the benefits of laughter and play in healthcare settings. Let’s explore the benefits of Giggle Doctors for hospitalized children.

01 October 2024

«The children are more relaxed when the Giggle Doctors are here »

Durant notre reportage à l’Hôpital Riviera-Chablais, nous nous sommes entretenus avec la Dre Dominique Oestreicher, médecin anesthésiste, sur les bienfaits apportés par la présence des docteurs Rêves lors du pro-gramme « Opération Rêves ».

25 September 2024

Moments of lightness in the first children’s hospice

The allani Children’s Hospice Foundation opened Switzerland’s first children’s hospice in mid-August. Giggle Doctors bring a little light-heartedness to Switzerland’s first children’s hospice

12 August 2024

Doing good Leeds at the Greifenseelauf

On the 21st of September, runners have the opportunity to support the Theodora Foundation. Our partner Helsana is making it possible to bring smiles to children all over Switzerland on this day.

Stiftung Theodora Pathé 20-Jahr-Jubiläum

25 July 2024

Pathé Switzerland and the Theodora Foundation are celebrating their 20-year anniversary

This year, the Theodora Foundation is celebrating its 20-year partnership with Pathé Switzerland! To say thank you, we have created a very special spot for Pathé featuring our Giggle Doctors.

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docteur Kravat' à l'Hôpital de Rennaz lors de l'accompagnement chirurgical d'une petite petite

Operation Dreams

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Emergency Giggles

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Mr and Ms Dream

Specialist care centre

Le Petit Orchestre des Sens à La Castalie, Monthey

Little Orchestra for the Senses

Specialist care centre

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The Theodora Foundation in brief

31 years

68 Artists

58 Weekly visited institutions

100000 Child visits per year

The Giggle Doctors

Their involvement with children in hospital.

Every week, the Theodora Foundation organises and finances visits by the Giggle Doctors to hospitals and specialised institutions.

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Learn more about the opportunities to campaign for the little patients in hospitals and institutions for children with disabilities.

Give children magical moments

Give children magical moments

News

The Theodora Foundation unveils its new advert.

Surgeries Filled with Dreams

Christmas cards 2024/25

International Children’s Rights Day

«The coat is the final touch of the character»

The positive impact of Giggle Doctors

«The children are more relaxed when the Giggle Doctors are here »

Moments of lightness in the first children’s hospice

Doing good Leeds at the Greifenseelauf

Pathé Switzerland and the Theodora Foundation are celebrating their 20-year anniversary

Our programmes

The Giggle Doctors

Operation Dreams

Emergency Giggles

Mr and Ms Dream

Little Orchestra for the Senses

The Lil’ Champs

The Theodora Foundation in brief

The Giggle Doctors

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