Dr Klown has announced that as from September 2016, it will start spreading smiles at the Gozo General Hospital children's ward. Dr. Klown is a non-governmental organisation dedicated to provide clown doctor services.

The management of the Gozo General Hospital welcomed the news and also gave its thanks to Dr Klown for the recent donation of two adult size beds to GGH.

The beds were installed at the Paediatric Ward and will be used by the immediate relatives of children receiving inpatient medical care. This will offer comfort and space to rest for parents or guardians assisting their children.

A number of beds were also presented to the Paediatric Wards at Mater Dei, and these donations in Malta and Gozo were made possible through Project 20-20-20, when Chris Mamo, who is an Anglo/Maltese personal trainer, in collaboration with Dr. Klown, earlier this year ran 20 Marathons on 20 consecutive days to raise money for 20 beds.

As part of their expansion in Gozo, Dr Klown are looking for new clown doctors who live in Gozo! If you're interested, then please message them on their facebook page – Dr Klown and they will provide all the necessary information.

Clown doctors visit children in their beds, or stay with them while they are having treatment. They 'play with the moment' and improvise around each child's situation and interests. Kids are encouraged to join in. Sometimes they just feel like watching. Families and staff are included in the fun.

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