Laughter is the Best Medicine

The event

May 13, 2023
Beanfield Centre, Exhibition Place

We’ll leave you in stitches. The good kind.

Michael Garron Hospital Foundation’s gala, Laughter is the Best Medicine, is Canada’s premier fundraising comedy event. Since the inaugural show in 2012, we’ve brought you legendary entertainers like Jerry Seinfeld, Steve Martin, Chris Rock, Michelle Wolf, Howie Mandel and more, raising funds in support of a healthier East Toronto.

Following two years of virtual events, we’re ready for in-person belly laughs and hope that you feel the same! Join us for Laughter is the Best Medicine on May 13, 2023 at Beanfield Centre, Exhibition Place, where you’ll enjoy delicious food and wine, a raucous live auction and hilarious entertainment. We promise that you and your guests will leave with your sides hurting – in the best way. What’s more, you’ll have helped a great cause.

The cause

When it comes to the health of our community, laughter really is the best medicine.

Michael Garron Hospital was founded during the earliest days of the development of East Toronto. We have a nearly 100-year history of providing first-rate health care with humility and kindness.

Construction is underway for the Ken and Marilyn Thomson Patient Care Centre and the renewal of our existing facility. These modern spaces - tailored to the needs of our diverse community - will reflect the excellent care and sense of community that are the hallmarks of our hospital.

By supporting Laughter is the Best Medicine, you’re not only in for a fantastic night: you’re making an investment in the future of every member of our community. And that’s worth smiling about.

Sponsorship

Thank you to our generous group of past sponsors.

Sponsoring the Michael Garron Hospital Foundation Gala: Laughter is the Best Medicine shows your customers and clients that you care about a cause that is important to them: the well-being of their community. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact us.

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Event gallery

Don’t miss out.

Since the first show in 2012, we’ve brought legendary funnymen Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Kevin Nealon, and Jim Gaffigan to Toronto, raising funds in support of a healthier east end. Never been? Check out our photo gallery to see what you’ve been missing.