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*He's the real man behind the hit movie "Patch Adams," starring Robin Williams!

*Patch is a medical doctor, humanitarian clown, and social change activist.

*Patch is the founder of the Gesundheit Institute, a non-profit organization that is working towards building and sustaining the first FREE hospital in the United States.

*Patch Adams' fee is tax deductible, and the money he makes from events goes to the Gesundheit Institute!

*Patch has authored 2 books, Gesundheit! and House Calls. Both books are available for book signing.

*Patch leads 5-7 clown trips per year, taking groups of people to war-torn countries and the poorest of regions to clown around and bring humor and care to the underprivileged.

*Patch has a personal library of over 12,000 books!

*Each summer Patch spends one month at Camp Winnarainbow with Wavy Gravy, teaching kids about creating an environment of love, joy, and care.

*Patch believes that friendship is the best medicine!

*Patch personally supports over 300 orphans worldwide!

*Patch makes over $1 Million per year, and gives it all away!

*In 2010, Gesundheit celebrates their 40th anniversary. Gesundheit has built countless orphanages and medical clinics around the world; educates many on the power of humor, care, and love; and supports countless children who can't afford clean water or adequate food.