Beloved entertainer, clown, and founder of the World of Chucko, Chuck Sidlow’s, non-profit “Laughter Unlimited has been the recipient of grants from the Sarasota Kiwanis Foundation and Thomas and Linda McDonald. These grants will help underwrite the cost of providing programming for Pines of Sarasota Rehabilitation and Senior Care Community and The Rogers Garden-Bullock Elementary School. The World of Chucko Inc. team present multifaceted "Laughter Unlimited" programs filled with Humor, Music, Art, Entertainment, and Education! Laughter Unlimited uses "humor therapy" and “music therapy” to reduce stress, decrease pain and have a positive and lasting effect on the immune system, heart, and brain. “We are proud of our intergenerational programs at Pines of Sarasota,” states Mike Ward, its President and CEO. “Our on- campus child care center allows for invaluable interactions among the seniors and children in our care, and the activities provided by Chuck, Noriko and Laughter Unlimited enrich both groups. We are grateful for the generosity of the Sarasota Kiwanis Club for this grant.” The kind gift from Thomas and Linda McDonald of Longboat Key will provide interactive, educational, and entertaining programing to the 6 to11 year old special needs children at Rogers Garden-Bullock Elementary School. Dr. Cynthia Rush a teacher at the elementary school said, “the students and staff are looking forward to this special series of programs. Chucko and Noriko Sidlow bring joy, needed laughter and music therapy to our students.” “The encouragement and support from our donors have allowed us to continue to provide the unselfish gift of love through our unique Senior Care and Special Needs Interactive programming,” explains Sidlow. The "HUMOR-PUTIC" interactive, empowering, and entertaining programs are enjoyed by the residents, their families, staff, and management teams at numerous senior care and special needs facilities. Chuck & Noriko customize programs for community centers, veterans’ organizations, children's activity centers and special events. https://worldofchucko.org. For more information about World of Chucko and its programming, please contact Chuck at 941-928-2246.