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comment that this was the first time that they had CALLING ALL
seen their child smile in days. It was this motivation JUNIOR JOEYS,
that had him continue to go for over 25 years. WE WANT YOU!

Every year he would say to himself. “This is a year March 2024
I retire.” It was hard dealing with the heartbreak of Convention in Orlando
having children not get well. But it’s a needed service is looking for young
and he continued to go. He brought forth efforts to clowns to join our
bring clowns to the children’s hospice care. This is amazing week.
what has earned him my deepest respect because it
was no easy task. Believe it or not, there was a lot of Tips to remember:
opposition to bring in clowns to palliative care for You must be
dying children. That’s a super sad event! Why bring accompanied by
in a clown? It was not easy. an adult. If the
adult wants to
Convincing naysayers that everyone deserves to die attend events, registration
with love all around them and a laugh or smile was is required.
difficult. For these efforts, his influence on the alley,
and always having an open door to clowns wanting $175 for a full convention
to better themselves- I named my friend, my mentor , registration includes all
and my ally member- Bill Gillespie as Humanitarian activities and theme
of the Year. Congratulations and I hope you continue party, luncheon and
to encourage other clowns to be all they can be and to banquet.
volunteer.
Our junior joey
director will be
working with you
on performance to
fill in between acts
on various days.

Contact our Junior Joey Director with
questions: Elinor Blankenship at

elinor.blankenship@gmail.com

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