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My Conversation with Patch Adams!

7/15/2020

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A few weeks ago, we shared that I reached a “career high."

Well, here it is—a conversation with my hero--Patch Adams!!

In 1998, I watched the movie, “Patch Adams” in which Robin Williams
(who lives in my heart forever), played a real-life doctor who brought clowning and joy to those who were suffering the most. It changed my
life and nursing career and I became sillier and funnier and loved to
make people laugh… especially on hard days.

When I began to write my book, we reached out to the Gesundheit Institute which was founded by Patch in 1971 and wondered if I could
get a quote for my book. (It’s always a “no” if you don’t ask, right!) 

I was given the quote, “If you gotta die, why not make it fun?”
I was beyond thrilled.

Since then, I have been studying Patch and all his incredible work.
He is a clown that is a doctor, an activist for care for all people, nature
and so much more. Ironically, this journey started with Patch being beaten up for standing up against racism in the 60's. He did not want
to live in a world with so much violence and injustice. He was suicidal and decided to start a "Love Revolution" instead. Now I have the
privilege of sharing a wonderful conversation that I had with Patch.
A dream come true.

I encourage you to visit his website and learn about his clown trips, Clownvets, and the free hospital he aspires to build. You can read the entire letter shared in the blog here.  Please support his vision in
any way you can. Learn, share and be inspired to help create a better world with heart and humour. Be like Patch!


People hunger for love and
clowning is a trick to get love close

~Patch Adams~
-

 

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16 Comments
Penny link
7/15/2020 10:14:14 pm

That is absolutely spectacular Yvonne! You’re helping to carry
On an incredible legacy.

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Yvonne Heath
7/17/2020 07:52:35 am

Thank you so much, Penny! Shining a light on Patch and his incredible work is an absolute honour!!! :)

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Nancy Juetten link
7/16/2020 01:42:26 am

How thrilling Yvonne. So happy for you!

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Yvonne Heath
7/17/2020 07:53:13 am

Thank you, Nancy! I am thrilled indeed!!! :)

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Wendy McRae
7/16/2020 08:18:31 am

What an amazing interview with two AMAZING human beings. Yvonne and Patch. ❤️❤️

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Yvonne Heath
7/17/2020 07:54:16 am

You're awesome, Wendy!! Thank you. Seeing "Yvonne and Patch" together makes me smile ear to ear!! :)

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Cheryl Pauchuk link
7/16/2020 10:55:58 am

Thank you for sharing Patch with us. You both have so much love and light and I am grateful that you are sharing this with the world. There's nothing better than a HUG. And hasn't Covid brought the value of a hug to the forefront. NEVER underestimate the healing power of a hug! Blessings :) xo

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Yvonne Heath
7/17/2020 07:56:22 am

Thank you, Cheryl. I hope many people re-discover or learn about Patch and his ongoing work. And thank you for your kind words. And we are indeed missing hugs and have no doubt we will not take them for granted once we can give them out freely again. I can't wait!! :)

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Stephen Drury
7/16/2020 12:13:21 pm

Hi, I am sure that Patch, and you, have received, and given, many moments of inspiration in your lives. You are doing valuable work Yvonne.

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Yvonne Heath
7/17/2020 07:57:19 am

Thank you, my lovely friend. I aspire to touch as many lives as Patch Adams has. Will take the rest of my life, and I'm ok with that!! xo

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Julie link
7/16/2020 02:40:06 pm

Could not have lived this heartwarming interview MORE Yvonne! What an amazing man! Thank you for dreaming this and bringing it to reality so that we all could benefit from meeting him in heart and humour xoxo

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Yvonne Heath
7/17/2020 07:59:03 am

Thank you, thank you. He is indeed so amazing and what a privilege to get to share a glimpse and have a chat with my hero. The power of manifestation!!! :)

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Claudette Chartrand
7/23/2020 01:45:02 pm

What a huge and exciting life experience to have the reat and true Patch Adam on your show!
An extrordinary man with a Huge Bright Light in our world!!
❤️❤️❤️

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Yvonne Heath
7/24/2020 11:43:54 am

A great moment in my life. Patch is one of the brightest lights!! xxoo

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Nancy Heath
8/9/2020 08:51:17 pm

Wow

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Yvonne Heath
8/10/2020 09:09:00 am

Kind of says it all, Nancy. Patch really is "Wow!!" :)

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