03 July 2025

30 years in Zurich hospitals: Giggle Doctors celebrate milestone

Since their first visit on 6 April 1995 at the Children’s Hospital in Zurich, the Giggle Doctors have made a total of 200,000 visits to children in four hospitals in the canton of Zurich. The visits by professional artists also benefit relatives and nursing staff.

24 June 2025

Solidarity Week: Take part and do good

The Theodora Foundation is kicking off a week full of commitment, emotions, and great prizes with its partner companies!

Omar mit Dr. Gili Gili links und Dr. Carusela rechts.

24 June 2025

«Planet of Dreams» provides moments of light-heartedness at the children's hospice

With the introduction of the seventh programme, the Giggle Doctors from the Theodora Foundation are now also visiting Switzerland’s first children’s hospice, allani in Bern.

16 June 2025

The Theodora Foundation makes its mark in Geneva’s parking lots

To support the Theodora Foundation, the PARKGEST Group is providing advertising space in the Mont-Blanc and Villereuse parking facilities in Geneva. This gives the Foundation exceptional visibility in the heart of Calvin’s city.

10 June 2025

Giggle Doctor visits with a world champion

At the end of November, our Giggle Doctors and the children at the Central Swiss Children’s Hospital were treated to some very special company: Paralympic athlete Catherine Debrunner visited the children’s wards together with four Theodora artists. The wheelchair athlete enjoyed an afternoon full of laughter, music, soap bubbles – and even an unforgettable sporting performance.

10 June 2025

The story of a piggy bank like no other

The story behind our beautiful and charitable heart-shaped piggy bank, designed to support our Giggle Doctors and introduce children to the joy of giving. Available now in our online store.

06 June 2025

Through the eyes of a child in the emergency room

During a special workshop at Aarau Cantonal Hospital, the Giggle Doctors swapped their colorful coats for a different role — that of young patients in the pediatric emergency unit. This immersive experience allowed them to deepen their understanding of medical care and strengthen their collaboration with healthcare teams.

02 June 2025

A Year of Presence for Children in Hospitals

With 13 large-format posters in central locations, the Bern-based company Format12 is drawing attention to the important work of the Theodora Foundation.

20 May 2025

10 Years of Partnership – Celebrate with Us!

Helsana and the Theodora Foundation are celebrating their 10th anniversary. Take part in our competition and win great prizes!

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Four times a year, the Theodora Foundation sends a print newsletter to its donors. It reports on the visits of the Giggle Doctors to hospitals and specialist care centres, about original support campaigns, feedback received, interviews with experts and lots of interesting behind-the-scenes information. Currently it is available in German, French and Italian. 

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