History of Patch Adams
Monday May 28, 1945 to Present
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Hunter Doherty "Patch" Adams is an American physician, comedian, social activist, clown, and author. He founded the Gesundheit! Institute in 1971. Each year he also organizes volunteers from around the world to travel to various countries where they dress as clowns to bring humor to orphans, patients, and other people.Washington, D.C., U.S. May, 1945 Wakefield High School, 4901 S Chesterfield Rd, Arlington, Virginia 22204, United States 1963 Virginia, United States 1971 Hillsboro, West Virginia, U.S. Feb, 1971 Virginia, United States 1975 Ithaca, New York, United States 1990s Virginia, United States 1997 Ithaca, New York, United States Jan, 2006 IHA launched the Ithaca Free Clinic
Ithaca, New York, United States Jan, 2006 In January 2006 IHA (Ithaca Health Alliance) launched the Ithaca Free Clinic, bringing to life key aspects of Adams's vision. Adams has also given strong praise to Health Democracy, Glover's book written and published the same year.
West Virginia, United States Oct, 2007 Adams made a campaign to raise 1 million dollars
West Virginia, United States Oct, 2007 In October 2007, Adams and the Gesundheit! Board unveiled its campaign to raise $1 million towards building a Teaching Center and Clinic on its land in West Virginia. The Center and Clinic will enable Gesundheit! to see patients and teach health care design.
U.S 2008 Adams became honorary chair of the "IAACM"
U.S 2008 In 2008, Adams agreed to become honorary chair of the "International Association for the Advancement of Creative Maladjustment" or IAACM. MindFreedom International, a nonprofit coalition that Gesundheit! belongs to as a sponsor group, launched the IAACM to support "creative maladjustment" and social change.
Virginia, United States Mar, 2021