Patch Adams MD (Advisor to Kenzie's Gift)

Who is he? Patch Adams has joined us in the capacity of advisor and become the public figure of Kenzie’s Gift, stating: “I am honoured to be on the Board of Advisors of Kenzie’s Gift. A strong belief I have, is that health and well being can be vested in a choice to live happy. Kenzie’s Gift fully endorses this idea in its provision and services.”

His Life Patch Adams is a Doctor, social activist, professional clown, performer, and author. Each year he organizes a group of volunteers from around the world to travel to Russia as clowns, to bring hope and joy to orphans, patients, families and people. In 1998 he also visited Bosnia, a country torn apart by war that started after the break-up of Yugoslavia.

His Story

His life was the template for the plot of the movie Patch Adams, starring Robin Williams. Patch once said, “Hope and Healing is not only about prescribing medicines, but working together and sharing in a spirit of joy. Health is based on happiness, finding joy in family and friends.”  Patch’s message resonates with the aims and objectives of Kenzie’s Gift and we have been extremely privileged to have Patch join the team to assist us achieve our vision.

Patch is currently based in Arlington, Virginia where he promotes alternative health care in collaboration with the Gesundheit Institute. Convinced of the powerful connection between environment and wellness, he believes the health of an individual cannot be separated from the health of the family, community, and the world. To find out more about the work Patch does, you can visit him at the Patch Adams official website.