Dr. Clown Launches Annual Campaign to Bring Joy to Hospitalized Children

⁢ RIGA, Latvia (AP) — Dr. Clown,a Latvian charity,has announced the launch⁢ of its annual fundraising campaign,”Help the Doctor Clown to be where he is waiting!” The initiative aims to support the organization’s work in bringing emotional support and joy to children in⁢ hospitals across ⁣Latvia.

How to Support‍ the Campaign

Individuals can contribute to the Dr. Clown campaign through several ⁤avenues:
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• Making a donation on ‍the ⁤organization’s website, www.drklauns.lv.
• Purchasing a ⁣red clown nose at “Rimi” stores.
• Donating⁢ through⁤ collection boxes at “Rimi” stores.
• diverting “My Rimi” loyalty program ‍funds.

All funds raised will directly support the daily work of Dr. Clown,⁣ enabling them to reach‍ young ⁤patients, their families, and medical staff in hospitals ⁤throughout the country.
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The impact of Dr. Clown

Each⁢ day, countless children face the challenges of illness and hospitalization, experiencing a range of complex emotions.⁢ Dr. ⁣Clowns visit hospitals to provide emotional⁣ support to young patients and their ⁣parents, aiming ⁣to ease the hospital surroundings.

⁤ “I sincerely believe that emotional well-being is ⁤as ‍vital as physical well-being,” saeid Marianna⁤ Milovska, head of Dr. klauns. “Working for several years, we see how a ⁤child and parents in the hospital feel a little better in the presence of a clown, how ⁢stress disappears and how it is indeed easier for the child to endure an unpleasant procedure, and how it also⁢ facilitates the work of doctors and nurses.”

Red Nose Day

⁣ As part of the ⁢charity campaign, Dr. Clown will celebrate Red Nose ‍Day on April 1. Supporters are encouraged to‍ wear a red nose,take a photo,and share it on social media using the hashtag #smaidsradasmaidu (smile begets ⁢smile).

“Rimi” Store Partnership

‍ ⁣ Clown noses will be⁤ available for purchase at “Rimi” stores⁤ throughout Latvia for a donation of 1.99 euros. The full⁣ amount from each nose sold will go directly to supporting Dr. Clown’s work in Latvian hospitals. Donation boxes will also⁢ be available at ⁢”Rimi” ⁤stores from March 28 ⁢to April ⁢30, and “Dr. Klauns” noses will be available until May 31.
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About ⁢Dr. ⁢Clown

‍ ⁢ Dr. Clown has been operating as a public charitable organization as 2012. Its 35 professional medical ⁣clowns visit the Children’s ⁤Clinical University Hospital and other hospitals in Latvia daily, providing psychological support to children and easing their experiences while in medical care.