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Give children magical moments

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Give children magical moments

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Discover the latest news from the Theodora Foundation.

30 January 2025

Nine New Giggle Doctors Join the Theodora Foundation

Nine new Giggle Doctors have officially received their Certificate of Advanced Studies. These “Junior Giggle Doctors” now visit hospitals and specialist care centres across Switzerland, bringing moments of joy and escape to children.

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.

15 January 2025

Your opinion counts!

To understand how we can best fulfil our mission with young patients, we need your help. Your opinion matters!

09 January 2025

Discover the “Emergency Giggles” program on video

Discover the “Emergency Giggles” program on video. In this video, follow visits to the emergency ward of Dr Didou at the Pourtalès Hospital (Neuchâtel) and of Dr Pilouface at the Children Hospital of Lausanne.

20 December 2024

Training for new Giggle Doctors

To complete its artistic team, the Theodora Foundation is currently recruiting artists to train to become Giggle Doctors.

20 December 2024

Theodora Wrapped: 2024 an unforgettable year

As the year comes to an end, it’s time to look back at the unforgettable moments that marked 2024 for the Theodora Foundation.

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

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.

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The Giggle Doctors

Hospital

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

Operation Dreams

Hospital

Emergency Giggles

Hospital

Mr and Ms Dream

Specialist care centre

Le Petit Orchestre des Sens à La Castalie, Monthey

Little Orchestra for the Senses

Specialist care centre

The Lil’ Champs

Special program

To our programmes

The Theodora Foundation in brief

32 years

77 artists

61 visited institutions

115000 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.

To the Giggle Doctors

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

Nine New Giggle Doctors Join the Theodora Foundation

The Theodora Foundation unveils its new advert.

Your opinion counts!

Discover the “Emergency Giggles” program on video

Training for new Giggle Doctors

Theodora Wrapped: 2024 an unforgettable year

International Children’s Rights Day

«The coat is the final touch of the character»

The positive impact of Giggle Doctors

Surgeries Filled with Dreams

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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